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  1. Gemini
    I don't think you will need any lists as the UK is pretty gluten-free friendly and food is available in most grocery stores there. There is a new Whole Foods Market in London that is amazing and has a huge selection of gluten-free stuff. I can recommend a bread that is the best I have ever had....Genius gluten-free bread. I wish it were available here in...
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    Unless you ingest these 2 products, it wouldn't matter if they were gluten-free or not. However, the use of these is not recommended for those with autoimmune problems so I would not advise using them at all. I asked a plastic surgeon about the Restylene as a wrinkle filler and he told me he would never, ever inject these into anyone with any kind of autoimmune...
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    Open Original Shared Link I hope this link helps! Boston is full of gluten-free places to eat but I am not so well versed with breakfast....sorry. As far as Starbuck's is concerned, I would contact them for information. I don't drink anything but soy latte's and cappuccino's so can't be of any help there. Enjoy your visit! If you need recommendations...
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    If you do not bite your nails, then it's highly unlikely that the nail polish is causing a problem. You are correct, gluten cannot be absorbed topically. One thing that most doctors seem to overlook is that a repeatedly high tTg can signify another autoimmune issue going on, as tTg can be a marker for other diseases besides Celiac so why they never go there...
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    I have found that the vast majority of the gluten-free prepared food mixes like these are horribly salty and just not very good tasting. I make everything from scratch because, having Sjogren's Syndrome, it's sheer torture if I ingest too much salt. The effect on dry mouth is as bad as being glutened. It amazes me that they dump so much of it into processed...
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    I never, ever assume anything. To this date, I always read every label of anything which goes into my mouth. However, for the above mentioned items, it's fairly easy to come to a conclusion on whether it contains wheat, barley or rye. I really understand how difficult being a new Celiac can be, especially for those who aren't used to cooking or knowing what...
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    It sounds like you have shingles and not DH as shingles will definitely be on one side only. I had one bout of shingles last year, which has not recurred. Shingles generally only happens when you become run down or the immune system is compromised...which Celiac Disease is not. However, Celiac Disease can cause you to become run down and then you could pop...
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    It may have zero to do with CC,as everyone always seems to fall back on, but you may have collagenous colitis. This is extremely common in Celiacs and has only recently been discovered and added to the AMA repertoire. I know a few Celiacs who had the same problem...always followed the diet to a T and just had ongoing bowel problems that never went away totally...
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    I am also insanely sensitive, along with many Celiacs, and there are products that I just don't worry about and have never had a problem with. I have also been doing this for almost 6 years so have a pretty good understanding of what you need to be careful with and what you don't. Food, for the most part, is safe, except for anything that would naturally...
  10. Gemini
    It's been 5 1/2 years since I was diagnosed with Celiac and it took about 3 of those years for all my symptoms and weird side issues to resolve. It can be very different with everyone. However, once I recovered from Celiac and the gut started absorbing well again, I cut my thyroid dose almost in half. Went from 150 mcg to 90. I don't think my thyroid miraculously...
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    I am not sure why you are so confused over the previous posts.....I thought both were explained fairly well. As I stated, I am not an expert on the newer tests as I was diagnosed almost 6 years ago but the AGA IgA/IgG were never used singly as a diagnostic tool and are still extremely useful in testing for dietary compliance. The newer tests may be more...
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    Relax and take a few deep breaths...you're going to be fine! I also have Hashi's thyroid and, while some damage is permanent, it isn't anything to fret over. I went 20+ years without a diagnosis, all the while my thyroid kept getting worse and worse. Once I nailed the Celiac diagnosis and went gluten-free, things began to improve and now, 5 years later,...
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    The deamidated gliadin test is the newer version of the older, AGA/IgA and AGA/IgG tests. The older tests are still very useful to test for dietary compliance and were not used exclusively for diagnostic purposes. It was part of a panel of 5 tests used for diagnosis of Celiac Disease. The newer version is supposedly more accurate but I do not know much more...
  14. Gemini
    1.) Female 2.) 51 3.) April of 2005 4.) Yes, but they are deep into denial and refuse to be tested. 5.) Extremely...I was close to having a feeding tube at time of diagnosis. 6.) No, not usually. 7.) Yes, but good luck with that. Doctors seem unwillingly to diagnose a food related issue and many people are so resistant to change that they reject this...
  15. Gemini
    I never said that oats cause no problem for Celiacs, only that the reaction may not be from the protein in oats or the oats are not contaminated, which would be expected from certified, batch tested oats. I am sure there is a very small percentage of people who cannot tolerate them, as there are very small percentages of people who cannot tolerate other grains...
  16. Gemini
    If the oats were certified, then they are gluten free. Certified foods are generally batch tested to prove there gluten-free status. It may not be a Celiac related reaction at all but could be from the very high fiber content of oats. I am an extremely sensitive Celiac who does not eat food from shared lines yet I have no issues with oatmeal at all. I...
  17. Gemini
    Cahill...we have the exact same problem regarding hips and spine. I am 51 years old. There is no way in hell I am taking that bone med because they do not work as advertised. They deposit bone on the outside of the bone and do little to re-build the matrix....which is the real issue. I also, like many here, have dental issues with on going "road-work" being...
  18. Gemini
    I agree and I make the best pumpkin pie ever with this crust. No one knew it was gluten-free until I cut a slice for myself and then they nearly died when I ate a piece. I love doing that to people! It comes out just as good whether you pre-bake it or not....this crust does not get gummy. My non-gluten-free husband absolutely loved it!
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    Many times when people do not do as well on the gluten-free diet as they should is because of the very high incidence of other food intolerances. It's not always about gluten. I also tested in the ridiculous range as far as my blood work was concerned but I am doing fantastic now, after 5 1/2 years gluten-free. It may take longer than you think to recover...
  20. Gemini
    I eat the no salt one and have never had a problem. However, the herbs used by Whole Foods are pure and of good quality and I highly doubt they contain any gluten. You can always ask at the store and they will check it out for you...really thoroughly too!
  21. Gemini
    I frequent the ones in Marlborough and Westborough, Massachusetts. On one occasion I went to pick up take-out food, the manager was assisting with the orders as it was busy. My husband always likes to get the rolls as he is not Celiac. As the girl was starting to bag my order, the manager looked up and said, "...and don't you dare put those rolls in the...
  22. Gemini
    I drink Earl Grey all the time and have never been even remotely glutened by it. Your statement about Earl Grey being tea scraps with flavoring is not quite true. It all depends on what brand of tea you buy....the better the brand, the better the tea quality. The vast majority of Earl Grey tea is whole leaf tea unless you buy some cheaper, generic tea. You...
  23. Gemini
    The one and only reason I see for doing a re-test would be to have concrete proof on paper that your son has Celiac so when he gets older, he will not doubt the diagnosis and start eating gluten again. However, even with his in-your-face symptoms, he may still test negative on the antibody test, even if he has Celiac, so you'll be back to were you are now...
  24. Gemini
    I am an extremely super sensitive Celiac and have no issue with dish soap or any perceived residue on them. Again, if this were truly a problem for Celiacs, it would be mentioned and written about in publications and books pertaining to this disease. It isn't, at least not in any reputable publication I have read and I have read many in order to follow this...
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