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Hi I'm The New Aussie On The Block

Subhangi

By Subhangi
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Subhangi Newbie
Subhangi
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Hi, I'm Subhangi from Australia. Just thrilled to be part of a forum full of people with the same symptoms as me. Been suffering alone for years. Only eye rolls from all the healthy family and friends whenever I complained. This is a b---- of an illness. Love you all and thanks for the gold mine of info. I guess I am in denial. Just changing my diet has not been enough. I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago, and still suffering everything under the sun....luv :P

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Hi Subhangi,

Going gluten free is certainly not an easy task, though getting easier with a lot of products going gluten free, but its the hidden little things you find gluten in that im finding more of a problem ..

Joining the Coeliac Society, has helped filling me in on products that are safe to eat.

Found out recently that the choc topping on coffee cappicino especially is not always gluten free.. so that was a hidden one for me i didn't even think of... but feel free to email me directly if you like to find out anything.. I have been gluten free for nearly 12 months and my cholestrol and health has improved.. but its a constant battle with food.

My email addy is noreenbriggs@optusnet.com.au if you want to me email me and just vent tis fine..

Good to see another aussie on here...

Thanks .. dreams25

Subhangi Newbie
Subhangi
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Hi Subhangi,

Going gluten free is certainly not an easy task, though getting easier with a lot of products going gluten free, but its the hidden little things you find gluten in that im finding more of a problem ..

Joining the Coeliac Society, has helped filling me in on products that are safe to eat.

Found out recently that the choc topping on coffee cappicino especially is not always gluten free.. so that was a hidden one for me i didn't even think of... but feel free to email me directly if you like to find out anything.. I have been gluten free for nearly 12 months and my cholestrol and health has improved.. but its a constant battle with food.

My email addy is noreenbriggs@optusnet.com.au if you want to me email me and just vent tis fine..

Good to see another aussie on here...

Thanks .. dreams25

Hi Noreen,Nice to talk to u ;)

Yep, seem to get contaminated everytime I turn around. I'm vegetarian anyway should be healthy but just feel like I'm dying constantly because of this disease. It is so incideous(probably spelt wrong but had to use that word as it is appropriate)I'm curious, diet coke is my weakness, anyone heard anything bad about gluten and coke?

Bye, Subhangi xx

Rosewynde Rookie
Rosewynde
Posted

Hello there, sorry your still having relapses. It's definitely not an easy diet but better than feeling awful 100% of the time. I think I prefer having to be on a diet than medicine for life ; D

I read somewhere that all Pepsi and Coke products are ok. Do a forum search on Coke.

mikeanway Newbie
mikeanway
Posted
Hi Noreen,Nice to talk to u ;)

Yep, seem to get contaminated everytime I turn around. I'm vegetarian anyway should be healthy but just feel like I'm dying constantly because of this disease. It is so incideous(probably spelt wrong but had to use that word as it is appropriate)I'm curious, diet coke is my weakness, anyone heard anything bad about gluten and coke?

Bye, Subhangi xx

Hi Subhangi,

I drink Coke a bit and I have no problems. I hate saying that because this disease affects everyone differently,and even if you aren't having symptoms,doesn't mean it's gluten free,you still need to verify. The best thing to do is call the manufacturer. They all have 800 numbers. I know it sounds like a pain,but you would be sure and it would ease your mind.

Here is a link to mainstream products that are gluten free on this site. :D

https://www.celiac.com/st_main.html?p_catid=12

Mike

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