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Camorrison56 Rookie
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I have just been diagnosed with Celiac disease and I have so many questions. 

1. Do I need to separate my plates, drinking glass and silverware from other who are not gluten free?
2. Can I put gluten free food in fridges  with gluten food?


3.  If I cook gluten free meals; do I need to worry about cross contamination while eating with my family?
4. If family bring gluten food in house; how do I stay safe?

5. Two week I had diarrhea after I eat around two or three time; is this a normal healing process?

6. Have gallbladder removed June 20; could this be part of the diarrhea? One doctor said it could take a year

I know you are not doctor but would just see what others have experiences with celiac?
 

Thank you

Carlotta

 


 


 

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Welcome to the forum, @Camorrison56!

The answer to all your questions depends on how careful you and the others in your household are about dishwashing, countertop cleaning, and keeping gluten containing food separated from gluten free food in the pantry and in the fridge. If everyone is thorough and consistent, it shouldn't be a problem. Lots of families pull this off successfully. Are the other people in your household buying in to your need to avoid cross contamination? The biggest area of concern is shared toasters and ovens. 

Yes, gallbladder removal can cause diarrhea. My wife fights this constantly.

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My husband and son doesn’t seem to be cautious because all habits are hard to break. I keep telling my husband you remember how sick I was four weeks ago throwing up all the time to hydrating and I don’t wanna get back to that if it was happened you would be more cautious. Thank you for answering. I appreciate it.

trents Grand Master
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Unfortunately it is often the case that other family members don't buy into a celiac's need to be totally gluten free. Often they are skeptical that that this is really a disease and they certainly don't understand that, if the need to eat gluten free is unheeded, it can cause actual damage to body systems. They don't understand that celiac disease is not a food allergy, it is an autoimmune disorder, triggered by gluten, that causes the body to attack its own tissues. One suggestion I have is to take a magic marker and label Tupperware and other food containers as "gluten free" and put your stuff in them and ask family members not to use them. Also, cordon off an area in the pantry to store any gluten free prepackaged foods you may buy. Consider purchasing a separate toaster or toaster oven for your own use. Patiently remind family members when they slip up. Yes, old habits are hard to change but they can be changed over time. Be patient and don't nag. You might also put together a bulleted education sheet explaining what celiac disease is and how it damages the lining of the small bowel when gluten is not avoided. A picture is worth a 1000 words and there are pictures of damaged small bowel linings from celiac disease on the internet and on this forum.

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This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):

 

 

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38 minutes ago, Scott Adams said:

This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):

 

 

Looks like I’m headed in the right direction. I have my own cookware, cabinet space, plates, utensils, etc. The fridge I have the top two shelf’s  designated as gluten free. I’m having a hard time finding crackers, protein bars and snacks to keep on hand. Any good suggesting that taste good? I like Hidden Valley but I couldn’t see if it was alright for celiac. I’ve finally tried store bought gluten-free bread but it was in the frozen. Any one that’s not frozen? Try making a loaf but was tasty.  I use Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free. Is there any that better? Also I miss cornbread.
At this time haven’t had follow up appointment with my GI doctor. That in October. All I know from biopsy result my was a 6. My primary doctor said he would referral me to a dietitian but doesn’t seem to be in a hurry.

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trents Grand Master
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Krusteaz makes a line of gluten free cornbread mixes. We use the "honey cornbread mix" one by Krusteaz and it's good. Sweeter than homemade, somewhat like a cake, but it's pretty good.

Can you take the frozen gluten free bread home and let it thaw out? They probably keep it in the freezer to keep it from molding as gluten free bread products generally don't contain preservatives. This is especially likely if their stock of gluten-free bread doesn't turn over very fast.

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2 minutes ago, trents said:

Krusteaz makes a line of gluten free cornbread mixes. We use the "honey cornbread mix" one by Krusteaz and it's good. Sweeter than homemade, somewhat like a cake, but it's pretty good.

Can you take the frozen gluten free bread home and let it thaw out? They probably keep it in the freezer to keep it from molding as gluten free bread products generally don't contain preservatives. This is especially likely if their stock of gluten-free bread doesn't turn over very fast.

I tried that one but don’t like sweet cornbread. I guess they have one that not honey added. I look next time I’m shopping. Do you know if I unthaw it how long does it lasted? I don’t eat a lot of bread. I guess plan ahead and unthaw what I eat one day at a time.

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trents Grand Master
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You can break off a few slices of bread at a time from the frozen loaf and put them in a ziplock bag for current use. How long a load lasts before it gets moldy depends on a lot of things. I keep my gluten-free bread loafs in the frig and warm them up in a popup toaster so that the loaf doesn't mold so quick. Sometimes I have gotten them and they were moldy right from the store. They don't keep them in the freezer section around here. But generally, the ones I put in the fridge will hold up 5-7 days.

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I order gfJules all purpose gluten-free flour on line, find it excellent, makes a really good cornbread too, get asked to bring to pot-lucks (by non-gluten-free folks!) Freezing bread and taking out 1 slice at a time works.  Also, there is Franz bread etc. on line, vacuum packed and shelf stable for a month. Best of luck, experiment and you will find a routine that works for you.

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