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  1. Gemini
    I do not screen topical products, except for anything that goes on my lips, for gluten and have had zero problems. I am very careful about what I ingest. So far, my blood work to check for dietary compliance has been exemplary so I know I am not making mistakes. It all depends on your habits and if you're the type to put non-food items in your mouth, like...
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    Are you used to getting much fiber in your diet? Sometimes people just have a reaction because they are not used to fiber and oats are a powerhouse of fiber. That alone could cause your symptoms. Also, going heavy on all those baked goods might cause what you described. Not because of CC but gluten-free baked goods are high calorie, high fat and all that...
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    I don't eat ice cream, either, Jason, but do have sorbet from time to time and have never had any issues with it. I think if you tell them you are dairy intolerant and ask them to make sure they use a clean scooper, there shouldn't be a problem. I highly doubt an ice cream shop would CC the sorbet scoop with ice cream. Dairy intolerance is much more publicized...
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    We must be really close to each other! I am in Mass, near Framingham. I shop at the Bellingham Whole Foods market every week. Check out my post on the "Restaurants" thread.......For New England Celiacs. It has a great listing, by state, where you can get gluten-free food. As mentioned in another post, you should try Woodman's in Essex, Ma. for fried...
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    Open Original Shared Link This may be helpful, to those living in New England, to find a good gluten-free restaurant. I've eaten at many of these establishments and haven't had a bad experience yet!
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    Alice's is still there and open. I live about 45 minutes away from there and to be honest, have not made the trek to have breakfast. I hate to say this but after 4 1/2 years gluten-free, I do not crave waffles or pancakes so wouldn't go out of my way to eat there. If I were traveling in the area, I would definitely go but cannot give you a review on their...
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    I am about as super sensitive a Celiac as you can get and was near to a feeding tube at time of diagnosis so I really do not think this issue is related to how sensitive a person is. I totally agree that some people cannot tolerate grains in general or have a problem with other foods like soy and dairy but that is a separate issue of multiple intolerances...
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    Don't sweat it....you'll learn. If something doesn't appeal to me, I don't eat it. I haven't had too many things that haven't agreed with me. It will take awhile before you would start gaining anyway, if that's what you need to do. But I have found that some of the gluten-free baked goods are so yummy, yet have a million calories! I have gained 15 pounds...
  9. Gemini
    This sentence alone got my attention.....for 20 years and then some, this was the biggest symptom for me. I felt as if I were trying to digest broken glass. I had to lie down because I couldn't even stand up straight, the pain was so bad. However, I never had the Big D until a couple of months before I was diagnosed so the doctors always blew me off and told...
  10. Gemini
    I agree....Burton's is amazing and has one of the BEST gluten-free menu's I have ever seen. Ditto for Woodman's...their clams are simply the best. I drive an hour and 15 minutes to get there so that goes to show how good the place is. I think the main difference is that both of these places have Celiacs in the family and that makes all the difference!
  11. Gemini
    There is absolutely no reason why you cannot have the gluten-free versions of food you like, unless you do have additional food allergies/intolerances with the ingredients in these products. You would know that anyway because you would still continue to be sick. The idea that you shouldn't falls into the same category as not using topical products which contain...
  12. Gemini
    No, you are correct...I do not think wheat has to be declared on non-food items. Like I said, the vast majority of US manufacturers do not use wheat in non-food products. I think they have been paying attention and from what I have learned, corn is the grain of choice. I think corn is cheaper than wheat anyway but I'm not 100% sure on that one.
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    Technically you may be correct, Richard, but any manufacturer in the US who sells a gluten free labeled product tests to 20 ppm...or at least that is what I was told when contacting manufacturers. If they didn't do that, there would be no way of knowing how much gluten, if any, are in their products. They would also be incredibly stupid to market something...
  14. Gemini
    I completely understand, Jason, because I rely on WF to survive also. I work long hours and rely on some already prepped foods from their stores for meals on some nights when there is no time to cook. I will say I tend to stay away from the hot bar foods because it's a free for all and anyone can double dip using the tongs there. I make the employee's use...
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    That could very well be the problem. There are no controls over foreign made products so the odds of a random glutening happening go way up if anything is ingested which doesn't fall under American standards. Even foreign made gluten-free foods can be different from their American counterparts. They allow a higher gluten content than we do. I think it's all...
  16. Gemini
    Jason...this is the typical response you would get from any reputable company who are protecting themselves from lawsuits. It does not mean their food is NOT gluten-free. They do not have a dedicated facility for their prepped on site foods so they have to say this. I'll tell you my experience......I eat their prepped foods every week and have never had...
  17. Gemini
    Checking a person's tTg level is not the correct test for compliance to the gluten-free diet. I cannot believe so many doctors use this test for it and then try to tell someone they are still ingesting gluten in their diet. It's not a bad thing to re-test to see BUT they should also do the following tests....... The correct testing for dietary compliance...
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    Yup....I pretty much thought that would happen. It has nothing to do with discrimination and everything to do with getting sued if you become ill...which you would have if you had to eat their food. No one in their right mind will go there today. Pat yourself on the back for pushing back and have a great semester! We need more people like you today and...
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    No, relax, you will not get sick! According to every book and referenced article I have ever read on envelopes and gluten, it's another myth that wheat is used in the glue. Corn is the grain of choice these days for many items and I believe that is what is used in envelopes. You may want to buy a few books on Celiac Disease and read up on things like this...
  20. Gemini
    Since 80% of your immune system function happens in the intestinal tract (it's where IgA is produced), anytime there is continual allergy related problems or infection that just won't go away like sinusitis, look to the intestinal tract. Trust me, most of the body's imbalances can be traced back to the GI tract and what people eat. Sinusitis is a common problem...
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    LOL!!!! I couldn't agree with you more! You know why this young woman did what she did? Because people tolerate the behavior and now you've trained them how to treat you. It all depends upon the circumstances but it sounds like the step-daughter needs a kick in the pants and a lesson in respecting other people's gluten free space!
  22. Gemini
    And people here in the US think socialized medicine is a good thing? Your TSH is 85?!?!? That is just plain malpractice! I am glad you are able to get what you need but the doctor telling you that small amounts of gluten are acceptable is totally ignorant and gave you life threateningly bad advice. Is he aware that thyroid meds need to be taken EVERYDAY...
  23. Gemini
    Whole Foods market sells chestnut flour and they also have some cake mixes which use chestnut flour as the main flour ingredient. They are the Dowd and Rogers brand. Once you have chestnut flour, it's hard to go back to the rice flour based recipes, which I was never crazy about. Chestnut flour adds some density and real flavor to baking and I highly recommend...
  24. Gemini
    Good luck to you....it sounds like you are well on your way to the gluten-free lifestyle! If gluten is your problem, you will be amazed at all the little and large problems that may actually go away just by eliminating gluten from your diet. It can be life changing! If you need any help with the food aspect of it, just ask here. You'll get better idea's...
  25. Gemini
    Yup....this was my experience also only I never did go to see a rheumatologist because I have 4 autoimmune diseases, which all present with inflammation. I am a believer that having Celiac alone can affect blood work and keep it that way, even if all your Celiac related blood work goes back to normal. Celiac is the mother of all inflammatory diseases because...
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