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Rachel--24

By Rachel--24
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Rachel--24
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Well...I'm back at work. This is my second week and everything is going great! :)

I'm not doing my old job that was *right* next to the bakery. Instead I'm doing various jobs throughout the store (I work in a grocery store). They are waiting to see if I stay healthy and if I do they'll figure out what to do with me. I may be moved to another store...which coincidently has no bakery.

I was thinking the whole bakery thing is no longer an issue cuz I've been feeling ok so far. Today I noticed after being in an area very near the bakery for an extended period of time I started getting some symptoms. Pressure in my head and burning eyes mostly and a tiny bit of nausea. This is the second time it happened. The first time I didnt even think of the bakery...I thought I had gotten glutened at home from cross-contamination or something. Now that it happened again today while working in the same area I'm starting to wonder.

Anyways, both times the reactions didnt last long and when I moved to a different area I was better.

Now my question is...if the smell of the bakery stuff is somehow affecting me could it just be an irritation or could there still be some damage occuring inside? Does a gluten reaction *always* mean something is going on inside? Could I be just bothered by the smell or does this mean there is flour in the air and I'm breathing it? They are actively baking breads and donuts and all that yummy stuff at that time of the morning.

I also have to say that its really *hard* not to think about all that I can't eat when its in front of my face ALL day. Cupcakes with halloween decorations and of course now they've started with the pumpkin pie...one of my favorites. I find myself just staring at this stuff sometimes. :ph34r:

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I feel your pain, I really do! I was walking through the grocery store yesterday and I smelled all of the yummy smelling fresh baked goodies and my mouth started drooling... then I got dizzy and light headed and a little nauseas. It passed as soon as I left the store... I don't know why it happens, I just know it does.

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Claire
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Now my question is...if the smell of the bakery stuff is somehow affecting me could it just be an irritation or could there still be some damage occuring inside? Does a gluten reaction *always* mean something is going on inside? Could I be just bothered by the smell or does this mean there is flour in the air and I'm breathing it? They are actively baking breads and donuts and all that yummy stuff at that time of the morning.

I also have to say that its really *hard* not to think about all that I can't eat when its in front of my face ALL day. Cupcakes with halloween decorations and of course now they've started with the pumpkin pie...one of my favorites. I find myself just staring at this stuff sometimes.  :ph34r:

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Here is a pumpkin pie recipe for you:

Pumpkin Pie - No Dairy*

3 Eggs or egg sub

1 can Libby's Solid Pack Pumpkin

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla (optional - I like to add it)

13 ounces coconut milk

1 (9 inch) gluten-free pie shell (unbaked)

Preheat oven to 350degrees F.

Beat the eggs till blended, add the pumpkin and beat; add the brown sugar and beat until smooth. Add the salt, spices and vanilla. Add the coconut milk and blend well. Pour the custard filling into a gluten-free pie shell. Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes or until set, and a toothpick inserted into center of the pie filling comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

I drive on a road that goes buy a huge commercial bakery. The smell makes me queasy and makes my head feel funny. I am in a car with the windows closed so it doesn't seem that I am inhaling particles - just getting 'waves' of the odor. Strange. Claire

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Nicolette
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You can get affected by breathing in or consuming flour products that contain wheat, so yes, it is probably in the air and is making you feel sick. I get my information from Coeliac UK and it states quite clearly that those that suffer from celiac disease or wheat intolerance SHOULD NOT consume or breathe in flour.

Nikki :)

Merika Contributor
Merika
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Here is a pumpkin pie recipe for you:

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thanks!!!

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Kasey'sMom
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I usually shop in the evenings but I went to get groceries the other morning and I thought the smell of cinnamon buns was going to over take the store. I felt a little nausea but I wasn't sure if it was because I was breathing in flour or if I was thinking about how I would feel after eating one!! :lol:

Thanks for sharing the pumpkin pie recipe. My mom & I have been looking for one....:)

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Rachel--24
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I feel your pain, I really do! I was walking through the grocery store yesterday and I smelled all of the yummy smelling fresh baked goodies and my mouth started drooling... then I got dizzy and light headed and a little nauseas. It passed as soon as I left the store... I don't know why it happens, I just know it does.

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Nini,

Do you think we can get these reactions w/out any damage occuring? The reaction is no big deal to me if I know its not hurting me. I'm still in the begining stage and don't want to have a setback everyday. :unsure: I'm still trying to gain my weight back.

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Nini,

Do you think we can get these reactions w/out any damage occuring? The reaction is no big deal to me if I know its not hurting me. I'm still in the begining stage and don't want to have a setback everyday.  :unsure:  I'm still trying to gain my weight back.

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I honestly don't know. I think there is a possibility if a molecule or more of the dust was to get into our mouth and get swallowed then I suppose it could happen... gosh I hope not. Just be careful :)

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