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    Additional circumstances could cause your doctor to have differing targets for your case but according to WebMD, the normal range is 0.4
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    They had it at the Whole Foods in Springfield, VA (near DC) last week. I didn't try it though.
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    Regarding wheat being okay: There might have been some confusion because there are things with the word wheat in the name that doesn't contain the wheat protein and might be okay for a celiac but not okay for other intolerances. Buckwheat is one example of something that has wheat in the title but is not wheat in the celiac sense. Wheat starch is a...
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    With a lot of diets, there are coincidental benefits that have nothing to do with the marketed product. My sister-in-law is now doing the blood-type diet but a few years ago she was on a diet that selected food based on color. I don't know the details of that but hypotheically most of us on this board would benefit from not eating anything that is "brown...
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    Are there any raw meats that aren't gluten-free? Sorry - I'm probably just missing the point.
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    Most of the roux directions that I've seen only say "flour". I have made a roux with gluten-free flour. Its really no different than a substitute for wheat flour used as a thickener in gravy, etc.
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    Starting planning a little early but I'm considering a trip to Niagara Falls for a 25th anniversary trip (Sep 07). It will be the first major trip since my diagnosis. Initial websearches suggest I should stay on the Canadian side. I'm looking for suggestions for restaurants mostly but would welcome tips on hotels, side trips etc. Our tenative plan...
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    There was no retailer in my zip code. Does anyone know if it did an area search or do I have to manually enter/seach each zip code in the DC metro area?
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    Just one more alternative view: One son was two years, the other two months when my mom died. All during their childhood, I was in the Army and they saw grandparents for a week about once a year or so. I don't know the exact dynamics you are dealing with but would have tolerated a lot of annoyance for my sons to have known their grandmother.
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    With the Whole Foods, was it their store brand Gluten-Free Bakehouse? Stock might vary from store to store but the local one for me carries several varietys of this brand. I like the one that is just labeled "sandwich bread". If you like stuff like sunflower seeds, etc in your bread, try the Prarie Bread.
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    Thanks for the alternate viewpoint Richard. My experience is similar to yours. Responses in these threads aren't just for the active participants, they are as important (if not more important) for the lurkers who are stuggling to deal with these issues.
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    I have only been on this board and diagnosed about three months but I haven't heard on any support group in the area. There are a few people from Northern Va on the board. I live in Burke. There is a support group for parents with celiac kids down in Prince William county.
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    Earlier today I got in the car and heard just the last part of a report/interview. Not sure how relevent it is since I didn't hear the whole thing. The question was why allergies seem to be increasing. The theory provided was that our immune systems were evolved to keep us alive is a relatively bacteria rich environment. Over the last half century or...
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    When it comes to statistical tests, I'd avoid saying always or never. With that caveat, I'd be extremely surprised if there was a medical test that didn't have some false results - both negative and positive.
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    Is there any possibility that celiac is actually increasing in frequency due to efforts to grow wheat varieties with higher protein content? Since we don't know what the trigger is, could it be that 30-50 years ago, the wheat consumed didn't have the protein content to reach a threshold to trigger celiac? Just a little speculation to try to tie these...
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    For me this is a fine line. The CYA statements are necessary due to the general tendancy to sue in the US. We all have to figure out what level of risk is acceptable to us. When a product is making an effort to be supportive of the gluten-free community but protects themself with the CYA statement, that seems fair. If the standard becomes no wheat...
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    If you live in the Northeast US, the Wegmans store brand of organic corn flakes are gluten free. They have dried strawberries mixed which might be an issue for some people.
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    I made gluten-free cornbread (from a mix) and used that along with cooked rice as the main ingredients. Seasonings, onion, celery, etc. could be pretty much anything you want. I looked at several recipes and then just made it up as I went - probably couldn't duplicate it. I used a gluten free pre-made chicken stock (Pacific Foods I think).
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    Rice cookers have a sensor and turn off when the water has boiled out. They don't necessarily cook rice quicker than a pot on a stove but because they turn off they are not supposed to scorch the rice. I bought a mid-range Rival rice cooker and found it does great as long as you unplug it when it stops cooking. If you let it sit with the "keep warm"...
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    I'm a little hesitant to answer because there are so many factors. But since there was a fever (possible flu) and since a large quantity was consumed, combined with wanting an easier diet for school, I'd try a really small quantity of something. By something, I'd go with a food that has as few other ingredients as possible so you can really narrow down...
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    I knew person who had been on a vegitarian diet for years and when she decided to eat a steak, she got sick. I doubt that she was allergic or intolerant by any medical definition, it was just something she wasn't used to. I was in the military for 20 years and that meant frequent moves. Almost everywhere we moved, we had family members have initial problems...
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    Not having something in your diet and then putting it in your diet, especially in large quantities, can cause a reaction. In some cases, being off of a item you are allergic to for a long time can cause the body to "forget" that it is supposed to fight that particular substance and you won't have a reaction. I think the key is to recognize how your...
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    With regards to the support group, it does seem a little strange that they would worry that much about the distinctions. I don't care what someone calls themselves, even if they are clearly wrong. Life is to short to worry about other people's ignorance. I have some mild concerns about the distinctions when it comes to advice. On that whole gamut...
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    Doesn't some of the confusion come from the fact that you can outgrow an allergy and a wheat allergy could have very similar outward symptoms to celiac?
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    Being a little skeptical, I would wonder how something that is stuck on a dish/pan to the point that you can't scrub it out is going to come off that same dish/pan onto food that is cooked/served on it?
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