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sweetpea
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Hi!

I'm new to the boards, although not new to Celiac. I was diagnosed by biopsy and blood test in April 2008. I figured it was about time to join the forum here. I've been using recipes and info from the website since I was diagnosed. :)

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Hi sweetpea. Glad you have decided to come clean and admit that you have joined us :D We look forward to your contributions!

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Hi sweet P! Welcome!

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Hello! Welcome to the forum! Jump right on in. Ask any questions you have, share any great finds you've got, and feel free to explore the older posts for lots of wisdom and help.

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Thanks so much guys! It is finally time for me to come clean! ;) I've decided to join, and not just stalk.

The only great finds I really have would be some awesome gluten free vitamins and supplements. I hate how OTC meds don't tell you everything that is in them, so to have a company assure me that the product is gluten free is just awesome to me!

And gluten free mixes are a lot cheaper at commissaries, although I know limited people will have access to those.

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Thanks so much guys! It is finally time for me to come clean! ;) I've decided to join, and not just stalk.

The only great finds I really have would be some awesome gluten free vitamins and supplements. I hate how OTC meds don't tell you everything that is in them, so to have a company assure me that the product is gluten free is just awesome to me!

And gluten free mixes are a lot cheaper at commissaries, although I know limited people will have access to those.

Would you mind sharing what brand of vitamins you have found that are gluten free? I have been reading lables for hours and some in the same brand contain gluten and others do not. I would like to find a brand that is reliable and consistently gluten free. I shop at Akins but would definitely special order if I have to. this is so important to me...I hate feeling glutened and I have terrible bone pain from the long term malabsorption. Just wwondering and thank you.

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