JennyC

Thank you.

I too would go down there demand a copy, and tell the receptionist that if he won't see you, then you will make another appointment with another doctor to explain the results to you.

1. How often does your child get glutened?

2. How long do symptoms usually last?

3. Can you always identify where the gluten came from?

4. How do you help them through a glutening?

5. How long has your child been gluten-free?

1. Slightly every few weeks??? He's never gotten any gluten food, but I suspect cross contamination from mainstream processed foods. I am working to cut that stuff out of his diet.

2. Usually he has D a couple times the next day, occasionally into the next day. Until that passes his tummy is also upset. His symptoms are pretty mild compared to many others.

3. It is often hard to identify, since it is a cross contamination issue.

4. I give him lots of water and tummy-friendly gluten free food. I also give him plenty of sympathy.

5. He has been gluten free since mid March 2007.

So far Kinnikinnick crusts are the only one that my family has liked. They are chewy, and they are a little sweet since they are made with sweet rice flour. To make mine crisp, I rub some olive oil on the pan before I pre-bake it. (I did not care for Gluten Free Pantry crust either.)

Please share any pizza tips you may have!

Yoplait is a general mills company, they will always list all gluten on the label.

I was confused about why some containers say gluten free and others do not, so I called them. I was told that Yoplait will continue to list all gluten in the ingredients, they are General Mills company, and that some of the yogurts just don't have the "gluten free" label yet. According to them, even if the container does not have the gluten free label and there are no gluten sources in the ingredients, then it is still gluten free.

I saw on a post that Lactaid is not gluten free, but they say that there is no detectable amount of gluten in their product. This statement seems to indicate that perhaps they don't check up on each outside ingredient, but they test their product? Even if that is the case, I think that the fact that they test their product makes it just as safe as many mainstream products that many people consume. I just don't see the harm in using Lactaid. Could people please share your thoughts and experiences. Thanks!

I like to use amaranth flour instead of rice flour. It is more nutritious than rice flour, and it does not have a strong taste. I actually like the taste it does have. I'm not sure about corn flour, but you should be able to replace it with just about anything.

Funny, I've been thinking a lot about Thanksgiving lately. So much so, that I bought a small turkey and I'm cooking it today! I'm going to try making the famous gluten free flax bread recipe into rolls. I'm going to let my bread machine make the dough and maybe let it rise a bit, then quickly make the dough into balls, brush with come butter, put in my oven to rise a bit more, and then bake. I'll let you know how it goes.

Update:

The rolls turned out good. Of course, they tasted just like the bread. The rolls were a little dense, but if I had more time to let them rise after I formed the rolls it would have turned out better. They were still good though. I will make them for Thanksgiving.

Funny, I've been thinking a lot about Thanksgiving lately. So much so, that I bought a small turkey and I'm cooking it today! I'm going to try making the famous gluten free flax bread recipe into rolls. I'm going to let my bread machine make the dough and maybe let it rise a bit, then quickly make the dough into balls, brush with come butter, put in my oven to rise a bit more, and then bake. I'll let you know how it goes.

All Crayola products, except Playdough, are gluten free. So all the clays are gluten free. You can also buy gluten free playdough that comes in colors here:

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I bought some really nice pans at The Home Store. Also saw them at TJ Maxx. There were two brands that looked exactly alike. One was Calphalon and I cant remember the name of the other one. They were 5.99, 7.99 and 9.99 for the largest cookie sheet sized one. They were grayish silver colored, very heavy and easy to clean. I went back and got a 9x9 one. I love them.

I have one Calphalon pot and I love it! I bought one for me and one for my son's daycare provider when he first went gluten free. I don't remember how much I paid exactly, but I think it was $20+ for a little pot. Those pans are great, if you find them at a discount store buy all you can! (unless you live in Portland Oregon. )

We live in SE Portland, and my son was diagnosed with celiac disease 6 months ago. We do not attend any meetings, although I am strongly considering joining a ROCK group. There is a blog devoted to gluten free living in the Portland metro area. I will post a link below. The page contains tons of useful information and also event information. We have not ventured out to restaurants yet, but I plan to go to the Hawthorn Fish House soon. The two shopping places that I cannot live without is Bob's Red Mill in Milwaukie and Whole Foods. Bob's Red Mill carries just about every imaginable gluten free flour in bulk. They also carry Kinnikinnick products, Tinkyada pasta, and some other gluten free goodies. Whole Foods carries Bell & Evans chicken nuggets and that alone makes it a necessary shopping destination. They have a large selection of frozen gluten free foods and also lots of pasta options. They also have some gluten free bake house products in the bakery section. I went to Low Carb nation once. It was small, but they carried things that are impossible to find in most health food stores, like Glutino products. There are many resources in Portland, we are very lucky to live here.

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When my son was first diagnosed I bought the most expensive Clan Thompson list available. I never use it. I learned a couple of things from the lists in the beginning, but nothing that I could not have learned from making a few phone calls. The best way to shop for mainstream foods is to buy from good manufacturers that will disclose gluten on their labels. I will post a link to those companies below.

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I would get your oldest blood tested right away before you take her off of gluten, and if you want to biopsy her then she will have to continue to eat gluten untill the procedure is complete. My son was a gluten junkie before he was diagnosed. He lived on crackers, cereal and pasta. Before diagnosis he would only eat the pasta or bread at dinner, and now he only really eats the meat. Your youngest is too young for accurate testing. I believe that children should be atleast 24 months old before blood tested. That is a very long time, so you may want to consider trying the diet with him as well. You could also get genetic tests done. That would tell you if he has a predisposition to develop celiac disease. I know this is a lot to deal with, but you will get through it. It gets so much easier as time goes on.

Please make sure the milk is very fresh. It is true that pasteurization kills good bacteria, but it also kills bad bacteria as well. Milk is a very desirable home for bacteria. They can flourish in it. Just make sure you know the source and the age of the milk.

Sounds great. I love the crust recipe!

All General Mills products, like Betty Crocker, will clearly disclose any form of gluten. As of 5/14/07 the only Duncan Hines frostings that are NOT gluten free are all the whipped varieties (the tall cans) and the regular/home style flavors butter cream and coconut pecan.

We use Lactaid all the time. My son does have D some times that I could not explain. On the other hand, my son does eat quite a bit of processed foods. What am I supposed to do? Never give my son dairy? He eats dairy very often and he absolutely loves it. Yogurt and cheese are some of the few healthy snacks my son will eat. Maybe there's a store brand that will claim gluten free.

Great. We use Palmolive. I thought that I read somewhere a long time ago that it was gluten free. I will be switching. I do use All laundry detergent. Thanks for the information. I don't know what I'd do without you guys.

Thanks for posting, but I really feel that the Kroger list is a joke. They only put things on there that are obviously gluten free. Like the list I had under popcorn, they only listed the kernels. They have so many more gluten free products than what they list. It's ridiculous. I refuse to buy Kroger brand products, even though I shop there all the time because they are right down the street from my house.

You will need your own non-stick pans, if you use that kind, toaster, strainer, or anything wooden or plastic, including cutting board. When I cook for my son I basically act like there is poison everywhere. I do not put any food directly on any surface in my kitchen. I also do not put any gluten free kitchen utensils that I am cooking with or that my son will eat with on any surface. I put a clean kitchen rag or a paper towel under them. I bought everything new. I admit I may be a little paranoid.

Barley, rye and oats can hide in ingredients as mentioned above. There are a number of companies that will not hide their gluten. My favorite mainstream companies are General Mills and Kraft. If there are products you like and you suspect they might be gluten free, then you should call the company.

Here's a list of mainstream companies that will not hide their gluten:

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I make sure that I use gluten free body and hair products--just in case. Dove is a pretty popular gluten free shampoo & conditioner brand.

I too am sceptic. Much of the background that they provided is correct. Lactose intolerance is a gene expression issue. As we age, evolutionary history "tells" our bodies that we don't need the enzyme lactase because we should not be drinking milk any longer. So many of us produce less lactase and develop lactose intolerance. Many people simply replace the enzyme that we lack with Lactaid. It is possible, in some people, to induce some level of lactase production after they have developed intolerance. The key to this is taking in small amounts of dairy routinely without Lactaid. Lactase is an enzyme that is only expressed when it is needed, which is why people often become lactose intolerant after they quit eating dairy for a period of time. If you consume small amounts of dairy the lactose signals to your body that you need to ramp up lactase production. Your body may refuse to increase lactase, but most likely you will increase production a little but not enough to gorge on dairy without any side effects. I don't see how that medication would increase lactase production with the minerals it claims to contain. The only way I know how to stimulate lactase production is with lactose. That is how lactase is stimulated in all situations, even infants.

Could she be getting gluten from toiletries, yours, hers or from grandparents. My son was getting glutened from his Zooth/Oral-B toothpaste. (They make a lot of the character toothpastes.) Are the soaps gluten free? What about every one's lotions and haircare products?

I like to shop at Linens and Things because they are moderately priced. I bought Farberware baking pans and sheets and I like them. They are much heavier in weight than cheap pans, but they are not really expensive. Linens and Things also have sales often. I got my bake ware buy one get one free!