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Contamination

almostnrn

By almostnrn
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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almostnrn
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Ok I just spent the last 20 minutes giggling at the poo conversation and I think I've finally worked up the nerve to ask some questions about other forms of contamination. I've drawn the line at kids drinking out of my bottle of water/soda etc...but what about other ways my family can contaminate me?! Can I get it from a kiss? Do I need my husband to rinse his mouth with water before he kisses me? Ok and here is the most embarrasing one...If he isn't gluten-free, can it be passed on from "relations". I know it sounds silly and even adolescent but these questions have been driving me crazy and I don't know who to ask, especially since every medical professional I talk to I wind up giving a crash course in Celiac 101. Thanks for any info you can pass on, and thanks to all for the light-heartedness of some of these postings, they really make my day!

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you know, I had the same question and was told that no "relations" couldn't contaminate me, but then why do I seem to react? Hormones?

Anyway, with kissing, as long as he rinses out his mouth or brushes teeth you should be fine

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Hi Amy,

Welcome in :) , and don't ever feel embarassed to ask a question!

This one has been asked before--and for good reason :D If your husband has been eating anything containing gluten, ask him to brush his teeth, maybe use some mouthwash, and rinse well. As far as the "other" bodily fluid--no problem ;)

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Thanks so much for your replies. I have always felt as if I'm getting glutened somehow, although I'm very cautious and my family is extremly supportive. Sometimes my kids are better at picking out questionable things than I am :) . I also noticed far less regular problems last year when he was stationed in Korea. Hee hee, now I guess when I feel romantic instead of lighting candles or such I'll lay a toothbrush on his pillow!!

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Hee hee, now I guess when I feel romantic instead of lighting candles or such I'll lay a toothbrush on his pillow!!

Oh Amy, that is too funny :lol:

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Jestgar
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If you kiss your kids' cheeks a lot you might want to check whatever sort of lotion/cream/glittery lipstick they are using.

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Thanks so much for your replies. I have always felt as if I'm getting glutened somehow, although I'm very cautious and my family is extremly supportive. Sometimes my kids are better at picking out questionable things than I am :) . I also noticed far less regular problems last year when he was stationed in Korea. Hee hee, now I guess when I feel romantic instead of lighting candles or such I'll lay a toothbrush on his pillow!!

Our home is gluten-free because I was not getting better ... the first thing hubby does when he gets home is brush his teeth ... then he's "safe" for the rest of the time here!! ;)

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elye Community Regular
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Boy, this illness certainly takes the spontanaeity out of our relationships, doesn't it? Man, toothbrushes on our pillows...Gone are the days of suddenly throwing my arms around DH and kissing him silly...sigh.... ;):(

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CarlaB
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Boy, this illness certainly takes the spontanaeity out of our relationships, doesn't it? Man, toothbrushes on our pillows...Gone are the days of suddenly throwing my arms around DH and kissing him silly...sigh.... ;):(

That's why my hubby's always gluten-free at home. ;) On dates, too. :rolleyes:

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Yea, but I bet we never thought that the sound of our husbands brushing their teeth would make our minds "turn to thoughts of love..."

:ph34r:

:D

Nancy

almostnrn Explorer
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That is so cute! My husband feels just awful that he could be the source of contamination that has been going on. He really trys so hard as well as our kids. But just when I think I have a good handle on things and we are all feeling pretty "normal"...BLAMO another thing to look out for. This disease can be so frustrating! Thanks to all who replied, it gave me some great answers and things to watch out for as well.

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we are happy you asked...nothing is off limits here!

my husband always brushes his teeth and rinses before we kiss. we don't even kiss on the lips at all until he is safe (because I am extremely sensitive)....but it is something he is happy to do....bc what would make someone feel worse than making the one you love sick?

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