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This is kind of a followup to a thread I posted two days ago. I am kinda just wanting to gather info before contacting my doctor. How many people here have issues with chronically swollen lymph nodes, not tied to any cancerous cause? I have been panicking ever since I read that swollen lymph nodes and having celiac is considered a serious concern...
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Thank you. It's difficult because I'm in a shared gluten/gluten free house, as well as having multiple pets who eat gluten containing kibbles, so it's extremely nervewracking worrying about contamination. I have been taking the Glidian-X supplement with family meals, but I'm considering taking it with every major meal that requires dishes/utensils... -
I have not had an endoscope/biopsy, as I haven't been able to find a dr. I feel is genuinely versed in Celiac. I was planning on speaking to my endocrinologist at my next appointment (Nov), to see if she has any good GI doctors she recommends for her celiac diagnosed patients. I have been at lose ends, really, because I don't know how strict I need to...
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So I've had swollen lymph nodes in my head and neck for years, in fact getting scared about it and having an ultrasound to check them last year is what resulted in discovering I had Hoshimotos & thyroid cancer. The endocrinologist who now monitors my thyroid replacement following surgery is the reason I found out about my celiac, as she ran the blood...
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Coffee confirmations.
RDLiberty replied to RDLiberty's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Okay, that makes me feel better. I've been struggling to know where to turn. I haven't found any brands that are specifically gluten free, except for some odd brands containing mushrooms of all things. 🤨 Thanks for the help! -
I know this has been discussed here previously, but could not find any current topics about it specifically. Coffee, I know, in it's pure form, is safe. I drink five cups of coffee per day, minimum. I am not willing to give it up, period. That said, I would like to confirm what brands are truly safe. I've been drinking Folgers, but hate the taste, plus...
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Lipstick question.
RDLiberty replied to RDLiberty's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Thank you so much. I was having a hard time finding that info on the lipstick tube itself. Really appreciate it. I've been trying to switch to dedicated gluten free products in most cases, but it's just hard to find the exact color I wanted, so I'm glad that I can keep using this product. -
Which Alcoholic Seltzers are Gluten-Free?
RDLiberty commented on Scott Adams's article in Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages
Yeah, I heard about this too. Funny enough, of the various seltzer brands, the Budlight isn't even my favorite. I emailed them anyway to be sure. I already got a response from Truly and though they didn't answer my question about the beer word being on the label, they confirmed that they are gluten free, so I guess there's no concern there. I still can... -
Which Alcoholic Seltzers are Gluten-Free?
RDLiberty commented on Scott Adams's article in Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages
I haven't been able to find Red Bridge, but Utah is famous for being difficult when it comes to any type of alcohol, so it's difficult to find a lot of specialty items. That's why I've been drinking hard seltzers, but what confuses me is the 'beer' line that you see on hard seltzer cans, even those labeled gluten free and made from fermented sugar or malted... -
Which Alcoholic Seltzers are Gluten-Free?
RDLiberty commented on Scott Adams's article in Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages
Yes. I'm assuming the Karbach Ranch Water in all flavors must be safe because the original flavor is listed as okay on this site's Ranch Water article. I read on the can of the Ranch Water Hard Seltzer Agave Prickly Pear that it's gluten free and made with Cold Fermented Cane Sugar, and the last ingredient is Malted Rice. I have to wonder though, is... -
Which Alcoholic Seltzers are Gluten-Free?
RDLiberty commented on Scott Adams's article in Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages
What about Karbach Ranch Water? I've been buying it and it says gluten free on the box. It contains malt, but I believe it's a rice malt. Same with other flavors of Budlite and Truly, they are all labeled gluten free, I thought I was safe just checking labels? Edit: checking labels, everything I buy is labeled gluten free, I see no ingredients... -
Is Maybelline Superstay Vinyl Liquid lipstick safe? The only ingredient of concern on the label is tocopherols, but when I asked the company I got the typical CYA statement regarding their careful allergen practices and such and talking to a doctor. I know tocopherols are usually from soy, but it doesn't identify the source for sure and it doesn't even...
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So, is this an old wives tale or actually something worth considering. Can't seem to get a straight answer online elsewhere. Are plastics made with gluten? If so, is there actually any danger of the leeching of gluten from said plastics into food or drink? I use all glass and stainless steel at this point with the exception of my dish drainer...
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Thank you! I looked and looked and it didn't give me the option for ingredients on the site I was on. Either I missed it or was on the wrong site. Again, thank you so much.
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So, been trying to convince if the four pharmaceutical medications I take contain gluten. I have already spoken with my pharmacist and she gave me the DailyMed website, but I haven't been able to pull any ingredient lists from that site. Been doing research online. FDA doesn't help much, though they did say that there are few medications that they know...
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Thank you so much! Been in the process of this past week. Got new stainless steel cookware (all my old stuff was nonstick) and have replaced plastics and such. Still have to get new cast iron and a new pizza stone. I'm also taking the GlidianX supplement with all possibly contaminated meals, just in case. My kitchen isn't yet cleared yet, so...
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Gluten free perfume?
RDLiberty replied to RDLiberty's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Thanks for the info, both of you. I've actually started mixing my own using essential oils, food grade extracts, and base oil. I'm still playing around with scent mixtures, but I like it so far. I'm still in the process of researching the fragrance sprays I have. I'm not seeing anything on the label that jumps out, but I'm going to attempt to confirm... -
Gluten free perfume?
RDLiberty replied to RDLiberty's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Exactly. I've never seen anything gluten related on an ingredient list of any fragrance, but my only concern would be any of the stuff that's either unlisted or even something you wouldn't think contains it. That said, as long as you're not inhaling it when you spray it, I don't know why there would be an issue anyway. Thank you! I'm just having a hard... -
Gluten free perfume?
RDLiberty replied to RDLiberty's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I was reading various bits talking about how they don't have to list the ingredients in the fragrances used in perfume. I'm not sure how gluten would be present in the base, since it's usually an alcohol base, but was unsure if there could be in the oils used to make the scent? I've been researching and researching and cannot confirm it one way or another... -
Gluten free perfume?
RDLiberty posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Wasn't even aware this was a thing, and is it necessary? I've been looking into natural perfumes anyway, but it seems that if you specifically select gluten free in the search, it really narrows the options and it's quite expensive what is offered. Is it necessary? If I read the label and don't see anything blatantly gluten containing, do I really need to... -
Thank you. I've already begun replacing woods and plastics, but it's nice to know I can keep my other dishes safely, saving a lot of money there! Just gotta get scrubbing.
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What Brands of Makeup and Cosmetics are Gluten-Free?
RDLiberty commented on Jefferson Adams's article in Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages
Anyone have any experience with Mom's Secret or Honeybee Gardens makeups? According to Honeybee Gardens all their stuff is gluten free and what I've seen of the Mom's Secret, it is as well. I did get some of the Mom's Secret Lip Gloss and it seems to be pretty good, but their eyeshadow is too expensive for my taste, so that's why I've been looking... -
I'm having a hard time finding info on what cooking ware has to be replaced and what doesn't. I know that all plastics, woods, and scratched non-stick products have to be replaced because of their ability to hold in gluten contaminates. But, how about Stoneware? I have an old stoneware crockpot (very well used), as well as many coffee (and I don...
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Thank you for that. That makes me feel better. It's so hard to find articles that are clear on such things. I haven't been able to find this anywhere, but what happens if you also have issues with corn, rice, sorghum, etc? Does it have the same affect as what gluten does to your small intestine, or is that not an issue as long as you don't feel any physically...
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In this process of learning of my celiac, I'm struggling to know what to think in many cases. I have the silent type celiac disease, so no known symptoms to go by. How do I know if I'm truly gluten free? How do I know if ingredients that are accepted as being safe for gluten free diets, actually aren't safe for me? Is routine blood testing my only option...
