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Glutened just from being in McDonalds?


StrongerThanCeliac

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Is it possible to have a reaction from airborne gluten just from being in McDonald’s for like 5 minutes?

 

I was at the cashier and the kitchen is right behind them, they were understaffed so it took a minute for someone to approach me. All I did was grab a drink for someone then left. Was in there probably 5 minutes max. I don’t think McDonalds would have airborne flour? I don’t know but I’m hoping whatever I’m feeling right now is psychosomatic. 
 

thanks 


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I’m not an expert, but I think it’s possible. I’ve been glutened from standing in the path of exhaust from a food truck (you know the air that blows out from the top?) and I’ve been glutened walking into makeup stores. If it was airborne when you were at the register, I would say it’s probably that you “ingested” it. I think particles can be carried into the air from frying or steaming and what not?

knitty kitty Grand Master
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Yes, it's possible.  If you can smell the food in the air, it means airborne particles are being sensed by your nose.  The nose empties down the esophagus (throat) and ends up in your digestive system where antibodies recognize it and start the autoimmune reaction.  

I avoid the bread and bakery aisles at the grocery store.  I also avoid perfume aisles, as perfumes and scents contain Sulfites.  Sulfite Hypersensitivity is fairly common in CeD.  Molybdenum, a trace mineral, helps our bodies process Sulfites.  I take Molybdenum supplements.  

Any more problems with your sheets?  

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Scott Adams Grand Master

I think the chance is very remote, but not impossible. I don't think that 99% of celiacs would need to worry about this.

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