Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Art Projects At Preschool

Guhlia

By Guhlia
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
Posted

For those of you with non-Celiac children and Celiac parents... What do you do when your child brings home an art project that contains gluten? I was emptying my daughter's school bag yesterday and reached right into a lovely macaroni picture. It totally freaked me out because I literally haven't touched gluten in over 2 years. It made my skin crawl. I put a paper envelope in her bag with a note on it for the teachers explaining Celiac and asking them to put future projects in the envelope (so DH can open it). Do you think that's enough?

Also, how do you handle that emotionally? I'd really like to be able to save all her pretty artwork, but I am NOT allowing gluten in the house, not even on a picture. If I had DH spray varnish it would that "seal in" the gluten? I know it seems like I'm being really paranoid, but I'm just not comfortable with the idea of having any gluten at all in the house, even if its just paint or something on artwork that Tori brings home.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Piccolo Apprentice
Piccolo
Posted

Angie,

Why not take a photo of the art work? That is what I did with my son. That way you will still have it and it won't disinegrate.

Susan

scotty Explorer
scotty
Posted

i think you would be ok as long as you don't eat them...i live with the old folks and they are glutenaholics, cookies here, pizza there, pb & j crumbs everywhere, and i have been only free of the stuff for 6 months, so i am real sensitive; and i move around gluten all the time with my hands--out of my way!! but the only time i get reactions is when i eat it somehow. and i know full well was not from the debris; got my own pans and rags and such...i think a real key would be keeping your hands and stuff clean handling. it wouldn't hurt to seal it though somehow i bet

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
Posted

I think the varnish is a good idea.

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
Posted

I think the picture is a good idea . . . because you can't save everything. They just bring home way too much stuff.

Also - if they can tell you ahead of time when they are going to do a macaroni project - you might be able to send in your own gluten-free pasta for your daughter to work with.

kbtoyssni Contributor
kbtoyssni
Posted

I third the picture idea. Pasta art isn't going to last forever anyway so this is the best way to save it "forever".

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
Posted
  • Author

I will definitely take a picture of it. That's a great idea. Do you think spray varnish would work too though? They're making the alphabet and I want to hang them up as a border in Tori's room. M was for macaroni. I would be willing to have the gluten in my house if it were sealed in... I'm just not willing to take the risk otherwise. Think it would work?

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Nikki'smom Apprentice
Nikki'smom
Posted

Very cute idea to hang it up in her room BUt why chance any episodes? I am not sure if you ahve older children but keep in mind they will bring home TONS of art work you will love but you can't keep them all so you ahve to pick and choose and frankly something that can possible make you sick isn't one of them.

I love the picture idea.

I think the note to the school about Celiac is a great idea. Maybe they can even take a picture for you and send it home and this way it doesn't come into your house at all?

confused Community Regular
confused
Posted

i never ever thopught about art work that has gluten, Now im wondering some stuff now. Last week one of my kids brought home stuff made out of animal crackers, and i opened his back pack like i always do and looked at it and put it up. I was sick afterwards but i never thought about the art work. The thing is his teacher is celiac also, so i wonder how she deals with this stuff, I need to talk to her when she gets back.

Thanks for bringing this up, i would have never made an connection. I also just look at any project they do and not think twice about it.

I think im going to start the picture thing, cause i have a pre-k, k, and 1st grade kid and omg we have more art projects then we know what to do with. I get at least 25 papers an day sent home, some with marker, paint, food and what not.

paula

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,855
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Tara M
    Newest Member
    Tara M
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • cristiana
      Ibuprofen

      By cristiana · Posted

      @Colleen H   I am just curious,  when you were tested for coeliac disease, did the doctors find out if you had any deficiencies? Sometimes muscle pain can be caused by certain deficiencies, for example, magnesium, vitamin D, calcium, and potassium.   Might be worth looking into having some more tests.  Pins and needles can be neuropathy, again caused by deficiencies, such as iron and B12,  which can be reversed if these deficiencies are addressed. In the UK where I live we are usually only tested for iron, B12 and vitamin D deficiencies at diagnosis.   I was very iron anemic and supplementation made a big difference.  B12 was low normal, but in other countries the UK's low normal would be considered a deficiency.  My vitamin D was low normal, and I've been supplementing ever since (when I remember to take it!) My pins and needles definitely started to improve when my known deficiencies were addressed.  My nutritionist also gave me a broad spectrum supplement which really helped, because I suspect I wasn't just deficient in what I mention above but in many other vitamins and minerals.  But a word of warning, don't take iron unless blood tests reveal you actually need it, and if you are taking it your levels must be regularly monitored because too much can make you ill.  (And if you are currently taking iron, that might actually be making your stomach sore - it did mine, so my GP changed my iron supplementation to a gentler form, ferrous gluconate). Lastly, have you been trying to take anything to lessen the pain in your gut?  I get a sore stomach periodically, usually when I've had too much rich food, or when I have had to take an aspirin or certain antibiotics, or after glutening.  When this happens, I take for just a few days a small daily dose of OTC omeprazole.  I also follow a reflux or gastritis diet. There are lots online but the common denominators to these diets is you need to cut out caffeine, alcohol, rich, spicy, acidic food etc and eat small regularly spaced meals.   When I get a sore stomach, I also find it helpful to drink lots of water.  I also find hot water with a few slices of ginger very soothing to sip, or camomile tea.  A wedge pillow at night is good for reflux. Also,  best not to eat a meal 2-3 hours before going to bed. If the stomach pain is getting worse, though, it would be wise to see the doctor again. I hope some of this helps. Cristiana    
    • Me,Sue
      Knowing what to do when feeling unwell.

      By Me,Sue · Posted

      I was diagnosed with coeliac disease a couple of years ago [ish]. I love my food and a variety of food, so it's been hard, as it is with everyone. I try and ensure everything I eat doesn't contain gluten, but occasionally I think something must have got through that has gluten in. Mainly I know because I have to dash to the loo, but recently I have noticed that I feel nauseous after possibly being glutened. I think the thing that I have got better at is knowing what to do when I feel wiped out after a gluten 'episode'. I drink loads of water, and have just started drinking peppermint tea. I also have rehydration powders to drink. I don't feel like eating much, but eventually feel like I need to eat. Gluten free flapjacks, or gluten free cereal, or a small gluten free kids meal are my go to. I am retired, so luckily I can rest, sometimes even going to bed when nothing else works. So I feel that I am getting better at knowing how to try and get back on track. I am also trying to stick to a simpler menu and eat mostly at home so that I can be more confident about what I am eating. THANKS TO THOSE WHO REPLIED ABOUT THE NAUSEA .
    • Francis M
      The Happy Tart review

      By Francis M · Posted

      Thanks. Since the back and forth and promises of review and general stalling went on for more than six months, the credit company will no longer investigate. They have a cutoff of maybe six months.
    • Scott Adams
      The Happy Tart review

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Is this the same restaurant? https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyTartFallsChurch/ Is it too late to take this up with your credit card company? Normally you have a few months to do a chargeback with them. It seems very odd that they are taking this approach with someone who is likely to be a regular customer--not a good business-minded way of handling things!
    • Scott Adams
      Stomach burning and neuropathy

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months. Some common food intolerance issues are dairy/casein, eggs, corn, oats, and soy. The good news is that after your gut heals (for most people who are 100% gluten-free this will take several months to two years) you may be able to slowly add some these items back into your diet after the damaged villi heal. This article may be helpful: The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that may lead to testing for the condition include iron, vitamin D, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and magnesium.  Unfortunately many doctors, including my own doctor at the time, don't do extensive follow up testing for a broad range of nutrient deficiencies, nor recommend that those just diagnosed with celiac disease take a broad spectrum vitamin/mineral supplement, which would greatly benefit most, if not all, newly diagnosed celiacs. Because of this it took me decades to overcome a few long-standing issues I had that were associated with gluten ataxia, for example numbness and tingling in my feet, and muscle knots--especially in my shoulders an neck. Only long term extensive supplementation has helped me to resolve these issues.        
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.