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  1. katecopsey
    If you are dealing with an organic, well respected herb/spice company they are probably dealing just with that product and therefore no gluten is involved. Now generic - I have no idea. Of course you could just email them - for a great selection though got to Penzey's . They are a great company with lots of varieties.
  2. katecopsey
    Not sure that this is going to help you but first of all take a good snack with you so that if you have to sit at the table, you can pick at the food only. Turkey without gravy should be ok, so should mashed potatoes unless they come from a packet (which I have idea if they are gluten-free). Some turkeys can be infused with 'stock/moisturizers' or something...
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    plain potato chips are on the top of my pitstop snack list. Take some chex too. For the conference take the chex out of the package to make them smaller and put in your suitcase! I use them for early morning snacks or when dinner was lettuce leaves. gluten-free rolls are ok too - grab some butter and preserves from the breakfast table area. A tip for the...
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    [My foster mother offered me her breadmaker it has been used very little. Will it be ok for me to use as long as I clean it out? I'm suppose to pick it up later today.] I know many folks here will say don't do it, but I would. Wash the thing well and go ahead. One caution - the bread is really no better than without!!! LOL I have a breadmaker and...
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    Well now, I can tell you that it is not always us that is antisocial - its the world that sometimes misses the point. The last time I had a reaction was on an overnight flight to Europe (USA-UK). The airline, which once did gluten free has stopped, provided me with a meal that was vegetarian, rather than low sodium (they have no sauce). One fork full of...
  6. katecopsey
    I was also very mineral (both irons, calcium and others) deprived when they found I was celiac. They did not do a blood transfusion but it was close - instead they stuffed me full of so many tablets I swear I rattled!!! Its not the gluten free that makes you tired its the lack of nutrients that your body let through when you were ingesting the gluten -...
  7. katecopsey
    Chinese takaway and Indian traditionally do not use wheat to thicken. But, as mentioned the cheap soy sauces now may contain wheat. I have rarely had reactions and those that I had were more realted to MSG perhaps (spaced out, nausea etc). As the wheat in the soy is only a minor component and the soy only a small part of the sauce, or maybe I have been...
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    Can't say that I have had quite that reaction, but I can sympathize. Tuesday morning was a morning where everything was off. I was still sluggish from 2 wks with a multivitamin that had 'gluten' stuck at the end of the ingredients (missed it). It was also one of the rare mornings when I have to go out directly after taking #4 child to school. I didn...
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    It's been a month now that I've been 99% gluten-free, except for the late evening cookies and the accidental glutening on the cruise ship. Congrats on the 99%! I am confused about the late evening cookies though. Ditch the cookies. Accidents and oopsies are one thing, but keeping tempting cookies is not compliant with the diet. Low gluten, almost...
  10. katecopsey
    i am not able to comment on the medical stuff itself, but do not blame everything on gluten. Perhaps the feeling is a reaction to the medical treatment itself. They used to say in England that wine was gluten free but hangovers caused very similar reactions to gluten - so don't blame your hangover on gluten! Talk to the doctor. From what I have read gluten...
  11. katecopsey
    No - I didn't get too sick - more irratated than anything. It must have been a really low amount because I was not miserable or spitting at the world (someone would have told me that one!) just felt alittle off/bloated and tired. Kate
  12. katecopsey
    'Hi everyone, I think I may have experienced my first glutening. It was terrible but I am not sure if it was a glutening or just a cold? 5 Days ago I had a few sips of hot chocolate' I don't know about the rest of this crowd - but 5 days seems too long. I get a reaction within hours, sometimes even before the end of a meal (do NOT wear close fitting...
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    'Any advice on how to order gluten-free in a restaurant without making a big stir?' First off, be grateful for the Atkins Diet that made it quite acceptable to order a burger without the bun! My personal way of dealing with this is to look at the menu and figure out what looks reasonable, then ask the server to check with the chef. This really depends...
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    From there he said that as long as a strict gluten free diet is followed "it's OK to cheat once in a while". I was really shocked to hear this I am probably going to looked on as a pyraha here but I personally think while cheating once is a while is not acceptable - don't get too paranoid about the odd mistake. We all make them (see my classic oops)....
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    Ok after close to 40 yrs on this celiac thing, I should know better right??? I am at that wonderful age when the dear doctors worry about bone lose and osteoporis etc, so I started taking a multi vitamin with calcium. No problem. The posh named brand ran out and I picked up the generic - just checked briefly for 'wheat'. This last week or two I have...
  16. katecopsey
    It is great that your son had such a comfortable time - it gets really tough for kids to keep explaining why they cannot eat this or that. As for the autistic child, look for somewhere that deals with autism/aspergers. Many parents of autistic children have them on the gluten free/cassien free diet. We are currently experimenting with it, with our youngest...
  17. katecopsey
    Not sure about the foul bit, but if the child were older you would look for 'floaties'. The celiac bowel movements contain lots of fat (I think thats right) and they tend to de difficult to flush. OF course any gastro upset that causes wind etc will smell 'off' to say the least.
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    I agree with the idea to make your own baby food. Whatever you eat (assuming you are cooking gluten-free) will be fine for him. Blend the meat with potatoes and mushable veggies like carrots and peas. Add alittle gluten-free stock if needed. I used to freeze the food in ice cube trays so that I could take one or two out at a time. Although none of my...
  19. katecopsey
    I don't think anyone can say yes or no to this, but I can say that after over 30 yrs as a celiac and four kids I have made cookies, brownies ,pizza etc etc for them with no ill effects. I admit to being a lousy baker so these items all come from Betty Crocker or whatever, but when you are a mother of boys and the schools says they need whatever for the school...
  20. katecopsey
    I went to my doctor, got a couple of blood tests and was prescribed a gluten-free diet for life. Saying that to a baker is like telling a musician they can never step foot in a concert again! Take heart, you will have to learn how to cook gluten free (a real challenge) but with your knowledge and talent you may well be able to help us all find decent...
  21. katecopsey
    I will second the idea of speaking to the preschool director and teacher. They will have a list of parents who will provide the snack and can easily whip a letter off to all the parents that your child cannot eat gluten (and some examples). It is perhaps unrealistic to expect the parents to bring a special snack for your child, so providing one beforehand...
  22. katecopsey
    Got an email from a doctor today about the diagnosis of celiac condition. I know the blood test is used and is generally regarded as good, but that biopsy is also the definitive. I don't know if the biopsy part has changed over the years, but when they diagnosed me they stuck a tube with, metal thing on the end, down my throat and threaded it into the instestine...
  23. katecopsey
    Having found you, I thought I would introduce myself, before I pepper the board with comments! I was diagnosed, the traditional way, as celiac in the 60's when not much was available in England. We moved to the states in the early 80's to find even less over here! I was very active in the Celiac Sprue Association in the early days, and mentored local...
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