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New Celiac Disease patient & new to this group-Questions

Kimmy88

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Kimmy88 Newbie
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Hi Everyone,

I was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease and I am also new to this group. I am overwhelmed by thinking of all the products you ingest including prescription medications, and even toothpaste. Do people contact the manufacturer ? What toothpaste is gluten-free?  I was able to find a chewing gum that was gluten-free. Any help or direction would be appreciated. 

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Welcome to the forum, @Kimmy88! Most toothpastes are actually gluten-free. Most meds are gluten free. There are lists available for most prescription meds to determine if they contain gluten as an intentional ingredient. Google. Remember, "gluten free" does not mean "contains no gluten" it just means it contains less than a certain parts per million of gluten, in the USA that's < than 20 ppm for food items. For meds it may not be the same standard. And for generic meds, you would need to contact manufacturers. Pharmacies can give you contact info. Trace amounts from cross contamination may not be an issue unless you are in the subset of super sensitive celiacs.

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Thanks trents. Appreciate it. 

Scott Adams Grand Master
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This article may be helpful:

 

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Thank you very much!! Really helpful! 

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