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    Gemini replied to mfarrell's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I live outside of Boston and you will not need to worry so much about finding safe food here. This is an extremely Celiac savvy area of the country and many of the higher end restaurants can provide you with a safe meal. Legal Seafood has a stellar gluten-free menu, have good protocols in place for ensuring a safe meal, and, I believe, have a dedicated...
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    I am so happy to hear that! Yeah....Woodman's is deadly and I am glad I do not live too near to it or I would weigh about 500 pounds. Best fried seafood anywhere and, as a New Englander, I know my seafood. I am happy you told me all the places you ate because I have not been to a few of those and now I know they are safe to eat at. Always good to...
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    Yes, I have 3 other AI diseases on top of Celiac but all of mine have either stabilized or my symptoms were greatly reduced by following a strict gluten-free diet.....which is very good because I am not a fan of doctors and would rather manage my AI problems by diet and exercise. I have been gluten-free for 10 years and I am not the same person I was pre...
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    Well....I'm right behind you on that train!
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    You know, barty.....you must be an old soul because you have such wonderful knowledge and give such great advice. The forum is lucky to have you here!
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    Oh, my! Isn't it the truth that we are actually owned by our cats?
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    With a panel like that, you have celiac disease! It still irks me to no end that a doctor could look at a lab report like that and think you may not have it. I also have Sjogren's Syndrome and there is a blood test for it, besides the ANA. They check for antibodies called SS-A and SS-B, also known as anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies. The ANA test is...
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    This was my experience also and it sounds like you have what I have.....classic Celiac Disease. This was how most people presented years ago but that has changed. I am female and am 5' 4" tall. I went from 105 to 97 pounds in 5 days and after that, it was 1 pound per day until I figured it out and requested the blood panel. Doctors had failed me repeatedly...
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    Keeping in mind that everyone is different, I will add that when the rare glutening happens to me, I no longer suffer for days. In fact, having been gluten-free for 10 years now, my gut is the lesser of the reaction now and that is a huge change because I used to have extreme gut reactions. Neuro symptoms like anxiety come into play and more minor, manageable...
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    I am so sorry, bartie. Been there, done that with 2 previous kitties I have had and there will be another time for me with the present kitty, but not for a long while as Sophie is not all that old. I think it is a gift when we can be with them in their last hours and although hard to go through, it is still a comfort emotionally to be there for them....
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    You really need to have proper Celiac testing done because Hashi's happens very often with Celiac (I have Hashi's) and also lupus. If you have undiagnosed Celiac, it will be nearly impossible to get your thyroid under control and lower your antibodies. That TSH is high and indicative of a need to change thyroid meds. Many people with Hashi's find they...
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    I think the only answers you like are your own. No one is getting into a pissing match with you, just stating the truth. Maybe that's what you are having a problem with?
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    This is what I am talking about........the envelope glue and paper towel glue do not contain gluten.......but I can only speak for those living in the US and I would suspect, Canada. They use glue, not gluten. Lip balm may contain gluten but many do not. You have to learn to read a label correctly or yes, call the manufacturer. There are also many flavorings...
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    Kareng is right.....there is so much misinformation on the internet about Celiac Disease, this is where the confusion comes from. Celiac is not a confusing disease by itself. There are many great books out there, written by medical professionals who have a background in nutrition and the human body, with all you need to know about how to manage this disease...
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    icelandgirl.........after 10 years gluten-free, I present with dairy the same way. I am good with a little but once I go over a certain amount, which usually means multiple servings in a day, I feel like crap. I have healed well so do not suffer from diarrhea but too much dairy acts like a laxative on me and I go to the bathroom a LOT for a day or so. ...
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    Ha, Ha, Ha!!!!!!! I am pretty good with sweets, as far as not eating too much at one sitting. But it's hard to resist the chocolate-peanut butter combination.......or toffee. God, I love toffee! The English have this dessert called Sticky Toffee Pudding, which is like a gingerbread cake with toffee sauce and sometimes they even give you cream to pour over...
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    Good to know! Maybe I will stop by the place this week-end and check them out. I am sure there are places that can do this the right way but like I said, I am not sure if that is a good thing. Like I need an easy place to buy good cookies and brownies......
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    Which thyroid hormone brand are you using? I use Nature-throid as I really need a T3/T4 combo and have never had any troubles from it. Glad to hear you are feeling GREAT again!
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    Yeah, I thought the separate oven was not necessary as mixed batter is not something that flies around. Maybe they do that as an extra measure to appease those who think it might be necessary in order to ensure a decent business for the effort they put into making a gluten free line. I would assume that they use parchment paper for easier clean-up anyway...
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    I wanted opinions from my expert Celiac friends here on whether or not you would try a product with this information on their gluten free line of treats. It is a shared facility and I usually never eat a bakery product unless it is from a dedicated facility but this place is near to my home and the cookies and brownies look so damn good.......would you or...
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    That sounds like the tTg IgA antibody test, which looks for intestinal damage. The EMA is usually reported back as a titer or just a positive or negative. Either way, the positive result may be the answer to your daughter's stomach pain. It would have been helpful if the doctor had done a full panel but I would wait to hear what he/she has to say. The...
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    That's a good point. I think this is just another case of being overly worried about a non-issue. They test the product in at 5 ppm's and that is not an amount that is going to cause damage in the vast majority of Celiac's. For those who love beer, they should not fear trying the product. If it doesn't agree with you, then don't drink it again. It really...
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    The article stated that they will treat this gluten-free barley like gluten-free oats.......processing, storage and transportation will be separate from gluten containing grains. That should take care of that problem. 5ppm's of gluten is considered gluten free by most standards and the number of people who would react to such low levels would most likely...
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    There may not be a link established between Gardasil and Celiac but vaccines affect the immune system so it is possible that having a vaccine that can cause some nasty side effects could possibly trigger an AI disease. You will never see the AMA doing studies on this either because that could open them up to liability. I am not against vaccines, either...
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    No problem....always glad to help a fellow Celiac find good and safe food. Woodman's is not really a restaurant but a New England clam shack with indoor and outdoor seating. They serve beer and wine but if you want to have a drink, you have to sit indoors. Because of those damned liquor laws, you cannot take any alcohol outside. They have plates...
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