Still Tracking This Down... Tostitos?

[coldnight]

So, I'm waiting for my genetic test. Long story short, been of gluten too long to do anything but gene test, not going back.

Simple question is, I feel quite bad when I eat tostitos bite sized chips. I believe the site said they are gluten free. I'm still not sure if it's JUST gluten, or perhaps resistant starches in general. Does anyone else have a problem with these? Are they truly gluten free? They are supposed to be corn based... maybe that is hard to digest? It's not NEARLY as bad as say, eating pretzels, not even close. But it's kind of weird feeling, so I'm just curious.

I wish the gene test would hurry up and rule it out, or show I have celiac genes... either way I guess I ought to see a dietician, but it would be nice to know whether I have the celiac disease genetic markers or not.

Thanks!

[coldnight]

Sorry, wrong forum. I meant to put this in pre-diagnosis, not post.

[coldnight]

Actually, same day I ate Sushi, with imitation crab. I am now reading that was bad.

Considering my gluten free diet has had me from EXTREME IBS back to normality in short order, and the only deviation I've had from it was chips and sushi, and I am still sick, like 3 days later... I'm thinking gluten. Unless just starch in general can do that? Anyone have any experience on that note?

[Lisa]

When your intestines are damaged, most food will bother you until some healing can take place. I would stick to foods that are easy on your tummy at first.

Imitation crab meat is a no-no.

Some here have other intolerances. It might be too soon to tell. Get the gluten out, and then you might know about other issues.

[DarkIvy]

Actually, same day I ate Sushi, with imitation crab. I am now reading that was bad.

Considering my gluten free diet has had me from EXTREME IBS back to normality in short order, and the only deviation I've had from it was chips and sushi, and I am still sick, like 3 days later... I'm thinking gluten. Unless just starch in general can do that? Anyone have any experience on that note?

Bingo!

It's probably the imitation crab. That stuff makes me SO sick. Years before I knew anything about celiac I knew fake crab made me feel queasy, so I stopped eating it. That stuff is nasty. A lot of it does have gluten as well, and I learned the hard way to ALWAYS ask the sushi chef whether the "crab" is real or imitation. Once or twice I've been to places where "crab" was actually a mixture of real and imitation. Especially at slightly upscale restaurants. They use a mixture to cut costs, and they can still call it "crab" without the k, haha. If it's called "krab" you ALWAYS know to avoid it.

Another thing to watch out for in sushi bars are the miso soups. Sometimes they are gluten free, but you need to double check that it wasn't started on barely, and that the miso is just soy.

Finally, always have the sushi chef wash his hands and put your food on a separate plate from everyone elses. They use a lot of ingredients (such as fake crab) and if other people at your table order stuff like that, and then they don't wash their hands a second time to prepare your food, you could get some serious CC issues. A lot of fancier rolls also contain tempura, soy based sauces, and Japanese mayo (which sometimes does have gluten), so if the chef doesn't wash his hands between that stuff and your stuff.... You get the idea.

If I'm in a large group, I'll just ask for a separate sheet of paper to order my stuff on and give them pretty specific instructions about how to handle my food. It's the easiest way to go at sushi bar, so that they can treat it as a completely different order.

[coldnight]

Thanks a lot for the info, I appreciate it. I think I'll take both of your advice and just stick to the things I know don't make me sick for now.

I'm glad this forum is here, I have no clue whether I have celiac or a sensitivity or anything, but after almost 10 years of being sick every day, this gluten free diet has had a more drastic effect than all the medicines I have taken. And just a few months ago I was taking a LOT of medicine, the doctor asked me how I even functioned, said he would be passed out... heh, now I'm almost down to no medicine, and when I can stick to the rules, I feel almost normal, I think if I didn't keep re-subjecting myself to gluten by not checking things, I would be even better.

Thank you for your help!