I Keep Getting Reactions At Work, Help!

[Tsagamer]

I was diagnosed with Celiac in June on this year and am getting used to a gluten free diet. For me Gluten causes a violent stomach reaction with lots of pain and vomiting. I've gotten things under control at home, but I keep having reactions at work! I very carefully control what I eat there and even avoid eating in the break room or using the communal fridge and microwave. But I work in an airport screening thousands of passengers a day. plus I just found out that the security checkpoints share ventilation with all the restaurants in the food quart. I can't pin point whats causing this and am out of sick days, anyone have any ideas?

[ravenwoodglass]

I was diagnosed with Celiac in June on this year and am getting used to a gluten free diet. For me Gluten causes a violent stomach reaction with lots of pain and vomiting. I've gotten things under control at home, but I keep having reactions at work! I very carefully control what I eat there and even avoid eating in the break room or using the communal fridge and microwave. But I work in an airport screening thousands of passengers a day. plus I just found out that the security checkpoints share ventilation with all the restaurants in the food quart. I can't pin point whats causing this and am out of sick days, anyone have any ideas?

Your biggest danger, IMHO is going to be handling the bag that Mr. Smith just carried while he was eating that doughnut. One thing that might help is to get yourself a package of nonpowdered disposable gloves. They are easiest to find at a drugstore usually by the diabetic supplies. Wear these while at work. Also make sure you have eliminated gluten ingredients from all your toiletries and such and be aware of all the CC issues if you are living in a gluten consuming household. It can take some time to heal and also to get the hang of everything we need to be careful of. I hope you are feeling better soon.