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I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. I needed to get closer to my food and up my cooking game so I enrolled in the Chef’s training program at George Brown College and started my website to help others with celiac to navigate this complicated gluten free life. www.naturallygluten-free.com
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis Help Please
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis Help Please
patty-maguire replied to Caroline S's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
I have celiac disease and suffered with dermatitis herpetiformis for years. The itchy rash is one of the first symptoms if I accidentally consume gluten. I'm a big fan of Dr. Alessio Fasano, he is the Director the the Celiac Disease Research and Treatment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital and wrote a great book called Gluten Freedom. His recommendation... -
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Recently had my esophagus dilated
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Working in a gluten environment with coeliacs
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Newly Diagnosed Celiac and DH
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Celiac Genes and gluten free
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Newly Diagnosed Celiac and DH
patty-maguire replied to MaddieLoges's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
It may take a little time for the rash to go away but it's hard to really say how long. Until then all you can do is try not to scratch and treat the symptoms. A corticosteroid cream can help. See your doctor for a prescription. Also something to help with itching like Lanacane. If it's really driving you nuts, ice can help to cool the burning itch. -
CAN'T FIND FOOD-JUST TREATS
patty-maguire replied to Nitsa's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
We all do it. We are told we have to eat gluten free and we go to the store and buy everything on the self with a gluten free label, come home, try it and conclude that life sucks. The best approach to the gluten free diet is to focus mostly on naturally gluten free whole foods. Fruits, vegetable, whole fresh cuts of meat, eggs, dairy if tolerated. Special... -
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BRAIN FOG
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This whole thing is hard to navigate at first, but you'll get it. It does get easier, I promise. Most people with celiac can handle up to 20ppm of gluten or about 10mg per day. For food to be labelled gluten-free it needs to test below 20ppm. I would guess the gluten you got from a stain on a plate would be much less than this. If you didn't get...
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Dirty plate from dishwasher. Help
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Yes, you need to be consuming gluten to get accurate test results. As for what to do, it's really a personal choice and you need to weigh the pros and cons. Some of the pros of receiving a formal diagnosis are: 1. Follow up care. If you have celiac disease you should be monitored for things like nutrient deficiencies, bone density and have...
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traveling on a school trip on a tour of europe
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traveling on a school trip on a tour of europe
patty-maguire replied to lucy power's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
Wow! Sounds like an amazing trip! Enjoy! I've travelled in Italy, France and UK. Italy is amazing for gluten-free. France and UK are very good too. Others mentioned printing off dining cards. Definitely do that. On overseas flights you can usually order a gluten-free meal. Check the airline's website. I always bring food on the plane... -
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Coeliac screen - did I eat enough gluten?
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Autoimmune diseases tend to travel together as you may already know. The fact that you and your sister already have autoimmune conditions may increase the likelihood that you have celiac. There is documented correlation between celiac and Hashimoto's. Anecdotally I've heard quite a few people with celiac say they also have rheumatoid arthritis though I...
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Hi Whaleroad. Welcome to the community! Trents answered your question about having eaten enough gluten, however, I wanted to address your comment about not believing you have celiac disease. I was there too! So many people have trouble getting their gp to test them for celiac. I was the opposite. After years of mysterious symptoms I was sent...
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Gluten-Free OTC Cold Medications/Pain Relievers
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Cigarette Smoke in Small Apartment
patty-maguire replied to StrongerThanCeliac's topic in Super Sensitive People
There is no gluten in cigarette smoke, but second hand smoke can certainly make you feel awful. If you feel like you've been glutened, it may have been something you ate or drank. Not all alcoholic beverages are gluten free, so that's something we need to be careful of. Regarding second hand smoke getting on, or in your stuff, anything in a sealed... -
Some products are higher risk for cross contamination than others. For example: oats, lentils, flax, hemp should always carry a gluten free label because they often come in contact with wheat. Pharmaceuticals need to be manufactured in a very controlled and clean environment, so the risk is very low. If the item doesn't have gluten in the ingredients...
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Cosmetic products
patty-maguire replied to KGarcia's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi and welcome! Gluten is not absorbed through the skin. In order to have a gluten reaction, the gluten must be ingested. You may have read that you need to choose gluten-free skin products because they can get into your mouth and be ingested. Even the small amount you might get from lip gloss or toothpaste is not enough to cause a reaction.... -
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Pain Relief
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Dental Crown
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I take Ibuprofen (Advil) or Naproxen (Aleve) mostly. If you're looking to avoid NSAIDs then Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a good choice. If you react to these I'd be very surprised if its a gluten reaction. There are no gluten ingredients and sanitation protocols in pharmaceutical manufacturing have to be very stringent. Here is a listing of gluten free...
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Dole Bananas
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Cross Contamination, Food Sharing
patty-maguire replied to Rogol72's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Wow, I'm so sorry you experienced this. Yes the dinner conversations get tiresome and awkward. Especially the "so what happens if you eat gluten" question. Really? Over dinner? I usually just say "it's not dinner conversation", laugh and change the subject. -
Dole Bananas
patty-maguire replied to StrongerThanCeliac's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and it seems this business of cross-reactivity is one of those things. This article from Gluten Free Watchdog may help to clear this up. "Bottom line: At this time there is no scientific basis for eliminating non gluten-containing foods from the gluten-free diet due to supposed cross-reactivity with gliadin... -
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Dole Bananas
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Dental Crown
patty-maguire replied to StrongerThanCeliac's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I spend a lot of time in gluten free forums and such, and have never heard anyone report that their crowns were causing problems. I know there is some stuff on the internet about the MMA resin but I would say the risk is extremely low. Remember 20ppm or 10mg per day of gluten is considered safe for celiac so unless you are extremely sensitive I doubt your...