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    Do you remember where you heard this? My understanding has always been that the major casein in goat's milk is dissimilar to the one in cow's milk, at least dissimilar enough that some who can't tolerate the latter can tolerate the former. I know we've had this discussion before on this board. Some people react to any kind of milk; some don't. I've never...
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    Well, tofu is soy. So why would you think you might not react to it? The only things I've heard of folks not reacting to is soy lecithin and perhaps soybean oil, in that these usually don't contain the offending soy protein.
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    There are some doctors who feel that without particular genes there cannot be celiac and that celiac is the only gluten intolerance there is.
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    Unfortunately, I have to disagree. Flavors can contain gluten. I discovered this when someone mentioned two teas I like as not being gluten free (this information coming from the company itself). There was no warning on the packages. I guess I should have known better. Lists of unsafe foods DO say that both natural & artificial flavors can contain...
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    I get something akin to a gall bladder attack if I eat eggs. Perhaps it IS a gall bladder attack Two doctors over the years checked me out and never saw any gall stones (although now I realize that such testing is not conclusive and there can be problems other than stones). That pain is in the side -- is that where you get your pain? Accompanying...
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    I've heard of rice intolerances going away once someone's gut heals. I'm not so sure about corn, because its protein seems to be more problematic (it is gluelike and more difficult to digest, I've read). Meanwhile, you may want to look into Breads from Anna, which makes some mixes which are gluten, dairy, corn & rice free: Open Original Shared Link...
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    It is a gene variant that many of us with gluten intolerance seem to have, but it isn't one that is considered a "celiac gene." It has been found in those with neurological manifestations of gluten problems, in addition to the regular celiac genes of DQ2 and DQ8: Open Original Shared Link I don't know that I accept the idea of there not being a gastrointestinal...
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    I think it usually takes much longer than 2 months to heal, at least judging from this board and others. Did you notice no changes at all after eliminating gluten? One confusion you have is that there is a difference between gluten intolerance and celiac. Celiac is a subset of the former. Enterolab only diagnoses gluten intolerance, which can arise...
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    Yes, the government has done its best to protect the MSG and food industries. It is rare that MSG needs to be disclosed. If an ingredient is not 100% MSG, then the label doesn't have to say MSG. If the MSG is an ingredient of any ingredient (tricky, huh?), it does not need to be disclosed. Here is a good chart of what definitely or might contain MSG...
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    After dairy, the third most common problem seems to be soy. Corn also bothers some people, or legumes other than soy. If that doesn't do the trick, you may need to go on an elimination diet to try to isolate any other food intolerances. I don't understand how it couldn't be celiac, though, if you had positive biopsies. You are feeling better, so I...
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    Is there any other test available for gluten intolerance that hasn't reached the level of villi damage or that affects other parts of the body and which is accepted by the majority of the medical profession? No. The problem is that the medical community is divided. I read an article about it once. (I wish I had kept a link.) They don't even agree...
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    If you feel better from being gluten-free, plus remember being told you had a problem with wheat when you were young, I certainly cannot recommend going back on it just for an official diagnosis. What does that give you? The treatment is to not eat gluten. Even if your test comes out negative (which it might for various reasons), it wouldn't mean you don...
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    I've gone through menopause (had the 1 year anniversary of my last period in September). I'm still getting bad night sweats and some hot flashes during the day. I was hopeful it was a function of inflammatory responses to food intolerances. I'd read that estrogen acts as an antiinflammatory; once it goes away, the body relies on a difference chemical which...
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    There seemed to be a steady stream of people at Lilit's. We went early because I was hungry. Tables weren't free for long. There aren't too many tables, so I don't know if things got tight later. They do have carryout. I would be interested in a review of Rustico's pizza (and whether they still have a problem with ever running out of the crust -- I...
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    Look on the bright side. At least we all have an excuse for brain freeze other than simple aging The other day I was reminding my daughter to pack her camera, but I couldn't remember the word. I made the motion of taking a couple pictures and my husband said, "Oh, the click click." Nobody will let me forget this What's irksome is when I have...
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    What purpose does the flax seed meal serve in the recipe? If it is to sub for eggs, I have a link for different egg substitutes. Open Original Shared Link
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    It may take more than nine months for your gut to heal. If you are having problems digesting something, I don't think it is going to get better if you just continue eating the thing giving you problems. That is your body giving you a clue that something is wrong. It could be you are sensitive to fat or your gut isn't up to dealing with it yet. Do...
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    It definitely could be celiac. You are wise to get tested. Bear in mind, though, that there are a substantial number of false negatives. There are also people who are just as sensitive to gluten, but it doesn't take the form of villi damage, or the villi haven't been damaged ... yet. So, if there is a negative test, I think it would be still be worthwhile...
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    The simple answer is that you don't have to go through this. You could bag the idea of having traditional testing done for celiac and just go with continuing the diet that has had such a positive impact on you. Imagine negative test results now. Would this make you start eating gluten? If not, what is the point of making yourself sick to take the test...
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    Yeah, cruises can be tough. The one I was on actually had a chef who went out and got gluten-free pasta and made gluten-free bread (probably because there were so many of us to try to placate). The pasta was nearly always with sauces I couldn't have, unfortunately. And the bread ... well, I fed some to some ducks that were tracking the ship. The poor things...
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    Yes, my understanding is that the tax deduction would be for the cost of food above what you would spend if you didn't have whatever medical problem you have. So you have to keep track of what you spend and what you would have spent otherwise. Also, remember your medical deduction is for the amount spent over a certain percentage of your adjusted gross...
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    Oh dear, I went on a cruise this last summer & had all sort of problems too. And this was with (at least) six celiacs among the 100 plus passengers. (I don't know how many there were for sure; just six of us found each other and tried to help each other out, or at least we ranted to one another.) One of them told me that Norwegian Cruise Line is very...
  23. hathor
    Did any of you try the pizza last night? I was rather disappointed in the crust. Since I ordered the veggie pizza without cheese, a lot depended on the crust. I think next time I will ask for extra sauce & veggies, and red pepper flakes if they have them. But they are trying. He was surprised at finding someone ordering cheeseless pizza. I explained...
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    I do sympathize. I hate feeling so high maintenance. It is one thing to deal with one or two intolerances. You string them together and the wait staff rolls their eyes, the kitchen messes up, or the restaurant says it can't accommodate you. (I'm vegetarian, with no gluten, casein, egg, or soy. I'm considering whether I should eliminate corn & see...
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    It is possible to find studies on both sides of whether soy is OK or not. Here is one listing. The conclusion here is that small amounts are OK, but shouldn't be more than a condiment or something to be consumed as a delicacy in small amounts on special occasions. Notice that he also says that isolated soy protein is not good for you and should be avoided...
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