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How Careful Is Neccessary?

ligeia

By ligeia
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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ligeia Apprentice
ligeia
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When I find a product that is gluten free but the label says something like "processed in a facility that also processes wheat," how often is this actually a problem for celiacs? Should I also avoid these products? Who out there still eats these things?

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When I find a product that is gluten free but the label says something like "processed in a facility that also processes wheat," how often is this actually a problem for celiacs? Should I also avoid these products? Who out there still eats these things?

That's pretty much a personal choice based on experience.

If I have other options, that would not be my choice, but otherwise I would consume a product with a shared facility. I am also not sensitive to trace amounts of gluten.

ligeia Apprentice
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Ok. So basically it just depends on how sensitive an individual is? It may or may not bother me, I just have to figure that out for myself? I'm sorry, I'm new to this and I just want to make sure I know my stuff.

Lisa Mentor
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If you are just beginning the diet, I would stay away from any possible gluten exposure. Here is some information that might be helpful to you:

Beginners Guide:

Open Original Shared Link

Listing of companies who will clearly list ALL forms of gluten:

Open Original Shared Link

And things to make you feel better ;) :

Open Original Shared Link

Eat simply. Watch out for your scratched pots and pans, wooden cutting boards, plastic spoons because they can hide hidden gluten.

Check your meds, shampoos, vitamins, lotions, lipsticks/balm or anything that can get into your mouth.

This is a great site and welcome!

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