Still Getting Glutened Why?

[angelinpeaches]

I've been on a very strict gluten-free free diet I don't eat anything I'm not 100% sure of and I make most of my own meals. But I'm still being Glutened!! Is it possible to get glutened from sharing pots, pans, utensils and dishes used for non-gluten meals even if they been washed thoroughly? Using the same dishwasher? Or what about just preparing and cooking a non-gluten free meal for someone else? Could any of these things be the continuance of my symptoms?

[ang1e0251]

Is it possible to get glutened from sharing pots, pans, utensils and dishes used for non-gluten meals even if they been washed thoroughly?

Normally, no. But if your container isn't stainless steel and maybe has a scratched surface like teflon, it is possible for it to hold gluten residue. It would be better for you not to eat from dishes like that. I haven't had any trouble with cutting boards or wooden spoons but some folks do. I would sure replace mine if I did.

Using the same dishwasher?

Are you sharing your dishwasher with gluten dishes with residue on them? Then it's possible the dishes are sharing. Make sure the gluten dishes are rinsed of all residue first.

Or what about just preparing and cooking a non-gluten free meal for someone else?

There you could be contaminating yourself. Handling flour or breathing it in can cause glutening. Handling then touching your eye or mouth or nose can send gluten into your intestinal tract. If, for exampe, you handle bread and do not wash your hands you could possibly transfer crumbs. Or if you use the same utensils for gluten food then they go into your gluten-free food. What about pet food? Is it something you handle? You must wash your hands afterward.

Could any of these things be the continuance of my symptoms?

Yes, they could be. There are other possiblilities like sharing mayonnaise, peanut butter or butter. Sounds obvious but I was doing it without thinking until I reacted. Sharing a toaster or toaster oven too.

[chatycady]

I've been on a very strict gluten-free free diet I don't eat anything I'm not 100% sure of and I make most of my own meals. But I'm still being Glutened!! Is it possible to get glutened from sharing pots, pans, utensils and dishes used for non-gluten meals even if they been washed thoroughly? Using the same dishwasher? Or what about just preparing and cooking a non-gluten free meal for someone else? Could any of these things be the continuance of my symptoms?

It's possible that gluten isn't the only problem you have. It is possible your intestine is so damaged that other foods are not being digested properly and causing your symptoms to continue. It will take some detective work on your part to figure out what foods are the problems. Dairy, sugar, other grains, some fruits, etc. etc. Maybe you already have an idea of what it may be.