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I'm newly diagnosed as Celiac in the last couple months and I'm, on the most part, getting the hang of the whole thing; even contacted 2 of my favorite companies and found out that "Clean and Clear" is gluten-free as well as the "Healing Garden Mint Therapy" bath and body products is gluten-free (not sure about the rest of their products. I've learned alot by reading all your messages but really need help. What would you recommend for pain relievers since I read Tylenol has gluten and I really need help on shampoo, gel, hairspray etc. I know you say Pantene is gluten-free but does that include the new line with amino acids ( I tried to call the company but the rep I got just fell off the turnip truck and her answer was "If it gives tou a rash then do not use it)? I'm looking for something along the line of the biosilk with the sik protein that I cannot use anymore (due to the darn wheat in it) and need something with volume due to the thinning problem I've had. My nutritionist ( who admitted she knew nothing about Celiac and ended up getting fired by me and my doctor for giving me misinformation on my diet) pointed me in the direction of the "Back to Basics shampoo" but that made my scalp a million times worse. I'm in awe of all of you people on this message board because sometimes I'm so lost in all this I'm just not sure if I will ever get it! :(;)

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hey there! take a deep breath... it does take some time to replace all of our products. there is a lot! go here to read all of the products i use: Open Original Shared Link

i have thin hair with lots of scalp issues... my favorite shampoo is listed (the rosa mosqueta). i swear my hair looks awesome when i use it--tons of body and lift. i was shocked--it works better than anything else i used before.

where did you read tylenol is not gluten-free? because it is gluten-free--you can go ahead and take it. that goes for canada too. just be aware of generic versions. go here to ck it out: Open Original Shared Link (this is a helpful resource)...

eeyor-fan Contributor
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Your a life saver. I can not thank you enough. The tylenol thing I think I read on another site and had some bad times with no tylenol. I assume the ones with the gel caps are off limits wouldn't they be? Someimes I don't think my entire body (5 feet tall) is big enough for all this info I'm learning...LOL :P THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

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Eeyor - I posted a thing on Paul Mitchell Products. If you can't find it, let me know and I will email a copy of what the company sent to me. I am new too so I share in your fears and concerns. :D Jo Ann

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happy to help!!

eeyor-fan Contributor
eeyor-fan
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I found it. Thanks I'll check them out too. My name is Bridget by the way...another user already used my name. :huh:

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I only use Pantene and mine has amino proteins in it and I am fine, also very sensitive--so, I know Pantene is ok. I also take Tylenol--dont know that I have had gel tabs--I do take Advil Gel and they are gluten-free. Deb

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eeyor-fan Contributor
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I only use Pantene and mine has amino proteins in it and I am fine, also very sensitive--so, I know Pantene is ok.  I also take Tylenol--dont know that I have had gel tabs--I do take Advil Gel and they are gluten-free.  Deb

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:D Thanks that helps. I started out in all this with so much misinformation from my former nutrishionist and other uneducated sourced that I ended up so confused and now I'm just trying to sort through it all, forget the wrong stuff, and just get it all straight. I'm really confused and you all could never under stand how deeply I appreciate all your help!

Hugs

Bridget ;)

jenvan Collaborator
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bridget-- if i was you, i would also read 'wheat free, worry free' by danna korn. it will educate you on all the aspects of celiac and living gluten free. i ordered mine from amazon but you could get it in a bookstore too.

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bridget--  if i was you, i would also read 'wheat free, worry free' by danna korn.  it will educate you on all the aspects of celiac and living gluten free.  i ordered mine from amazon but you could get it in a bookstore too.

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Ok I'll check it out at my local Barnes and Noble, I just got my own copy of the "Gluten Free Bible" there. B)

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be cautious of the 'gluten free bible'. there have been quite a few discussions on the boards here about that book. many feel that there is misinformation given in it. i've never heard a complaint about danna's book though...

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be cautious of the 'gluten free bible'.  there have been quite a few discussions on the boards here about that book.  many feel that there is misinformation given in it.  i've never heard a complaint about danna's book though...

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Two other books that I live by are: Gluten-Free 101 by Carol Fenster and Gluten-Free Diet by Shelly Case. Both books describe in layman's terms the disease, what to avoid, what to embrace. Both books are very positive, too. And, for the most part, the information seems very accurate.

Check 'em out.

Helen.

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