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mr. moore

By mr. moore
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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mr. moore
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i was on a gluten free diet a few days ago when i started but remembered i was takng this (get ready to lol) colon cleanser. besides a bunch of crazy herbs and stuff, i noticed it had licorice and oat flour. i was like " ah HA! caught ya!" my question is: stuff with gluten is everywhere. so i avoid said thing. but i need to get my vitamins and stuff, so i take vitamins, but THEY could have gluten! so could shampoo, and every little thing. how much is enough to set someone off?

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kbtoyssni
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Anything you eat with gluten as an ingredient is probably going to make you sick. Things like personal care products are more of a possible risk of ingestion. If you just started the gluten-free diet you may not feel sick though since your immune system is so suppressed from eating gluten. As you go gluten-free you may become more sensitive or you may become less sensitive; depends on the person. Some here react to less than 20ppm gluten, some don't feel anything at 200ppm. You never know.

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ang1e0251
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Each person reacts differently so welcome to the rollercoaster! I have found this past year that I need to be carefull about all those things. As time goes on, the more sensitive I am. You'll find hidden gluten in things as you go. Just eliminate everything you can knowingly research.

If you ask on the forum and say what supplements you like, there are many here who can direct you to gluten-free sources.

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Mother of Jibril
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I've been ordering my supplements from this company:

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They're good about labeling for allergens... gluten, dairy, soy, corn, etc... For people who have a hard time swallowing they even show you how big the tablets are.

mr. moore Explorer
mr. moore
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what does ppm mean? and my symptoms are mostly mental, im very hyper active, anxious, and my visions blurred, plus very sleepy/fatigued. so if i eat peanuts and on the bag it says "manufactured in a plant tha produces wheat/soy/dairy products" should i be worried about a crumb thats like almost invisible? should i be constantly worried about what i eat? and that brown cow stuff on the side: isn't all milk products gluten free? or have i been lied to all my life?

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Mother of Jibril
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and that brown cow stuff on the side: isn't all milk products gluten free?

For some reason I can't understand... some of the yogurt manufacturers (even Stonyfield and Brown Cow) have started making yogurt blended with cereal. Ugh.

Try not to be paranoid, but you really do need to check EVERY label. You wouldn't believe how many products have wheat, barley, rye, oats, or some kind of derivative. It will get easier as you figure out your safe foods.

mr. moore Explorer
mr. moore
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For some reason I can't understand... some of the yogurt manufacturers (even Stonyfield and Brown Cow) have started making yogurt blended with cereal. Ugh.

Try not to be paranoid, but you really do need to check EVERY label. You wouldn't believe how many products have wheat, barley, rye, oats, or some kind of derivative. It will get easier as you figure out your safe foods.

howdo i know if yogurt as cereal? i look in my meijer yogurt ingredients an it says natural flavors and starch. should i just buy that plain stuff made from just milk? i don't want to screw this up its only my second day.

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If it says "starch" without specifying the source, it's probably because they use different starches (wheat, corn, barley, etc...) based on whatever is cheapest. Manufacturers are required to list wheat, but not the other gluten grains. So... you could either avoid it or you could call the company each time you buy it. "Natural flavors" are a gamble too. <_< You might not react now, but as you get better about the gluten-free diet and your body starts to heal it's possible that smaller and smaller amounts will affect you.

Better to look for brands that don't have any of these things! In fact, if you want to make it really easy on yourself, limit the amount of processed foods in your diet. Eat mostly meat, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, rice, etc... I know it's easier said than done, but this is the quickest way to heal your digestive system.

ang1e0251 Contributor
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Yes, you do have to worry about a crumb so small you can't see it. If you can read "Living Gluten Free for Dummies". It really explained all those issues to me in plain language that made sense to me. I had my library send for it.

Some folks are very sensitive and even breathing flour in the air can set off a reaction. Until you've been on this diet awhile you probably won't know just what all can effect you. Until you sort it out, look for yogurt with clear ingredients listed, ditto for any other foods. The other poster gave you the best advice, simple whole foods are best during the intense healing time. Your gut will thank you!!

kbtoyssni Contributor
kbtoyssni
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what does ppm mean? and my symptoms are mostly mental, im very hyper active, anxious, and my visions blurred, plus very sleepy/fatigued. so if i eat peanuts and on the bag it says "manufactured in a plant tha produces wheat/soy/dairy products" should i be worried about a crumb thats like almost invisible? should i be constantly worried about what i eat? and that brown cow stuff on the side: isn't all milk products gluten free? or have i been lied to all my life?

ppm = parts per million

Whether or not you eat products that are manufactured in the same plant as wheat/soy/dairy products is a very personal decision and usually depends on the manufacturer and your and others' past experiences with the product. Do some searches here for specific foods - you'll find lots of info to help you make your decision. Yes, all plain milk should be gluten-free. Some of the chocolate milks may not be.

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