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  1. Carriefaith
    They don't always itch. Some seem to itch when they first break out and then the itching seems to go away.
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    I never had a skin reaction to gluten until after I started the diet and got glutened. If I have the slightest amount of gluten, I will get skin break-outs. They are mosquito/chicken pox like bumps which are usually itchy and they sometimes form a rash. I'm not sure if it is DH which is celiac related or if it is a wheat allergy reaction. Thankfully I've...
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    I have a source that says their fresh turkey's are gluten-free but their gravy is not. I am annoyed at butterball, I e-mailed them to see if their turkey hotdogs are gluten free and they never e-mailed me back
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    Yeah, you definately don't want to get it if you are allergic. There are other things you can do to help prevent getting the flu such as, frequent hand washing, not touching your face, using papertowel or toilet paper to turn of taps in public washrooms.
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    That is the best description yet! I can so relate. lol.
  6. Carriefaith
    When I have brain fog I feel impaired, like I am being partially sedated or something. I also get really stupid and forgetful. And I feel like I am in "LaLa land". Hopefully someone can relate to that
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    I also think it important to get one every year as well I hate getting the flu anyway, but it would be even worse if I had a gluten reaction and the flu at the same time. However, I think that this year is especially important to get a flu shot because of the threat of avain flu. Although the flu shot would not protect against the avian flu, it should stop...
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    That's a good question I would like to know that as well.
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    I would guess that this means that a fungal disease is infecting the wheat and that researchers have to continually "upgrade" the pesticides or in this case make another genetically modified strain to prevent fungal resistance. Fungal pathogens and insects can evolve to resist pesticides and I'm assuming they can do the same for genetically modified plants...
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    The anti gliadin IGA seems high if the normal range is low. Celiac disease is genetic so if her grandmother had it then she could have passed it on. The best blood test for celiac in my opinion is the Tissue Transglutamase Test (tTg). However, it does not work well in individuals with an IGA deficiency. Getting multiple biopsies of the small intestine is...
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    I'm getting mine on Monday. I think that it's really important to get the flu shot this year.
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    I'm with you on that one! I don't trust myself to drive when I get brain fog.
  13. Carriefaith
    Here are some interesting articles to look into if you like this topic: Frontal cortical perfusion abnormalities related to gluten intake and associated autoimmune disease in adult coeliac disease: 99mTc-ECD brain SPECT study • ARTICLE Digestive and Liver Disease, Volume 36, Issue 8, August 2004, Pages 513-518 P. Usai, A. Serra, B. Marini, S. Mariotti, ...
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    I struggled with fatigue for a very long time, about 1 year into the gluten free diet. I am doing much better now though. Vitamins should help and try getting them from natural sources or in liquid form. Also, try to avoid caffeine.
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    How about, "The effects of gluten on the brain". I think this would be a very interesting topic.
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    Was he tested for celiac disease while he was on the gluten free diet? Being on the gluten free diet can result in false negative results on tests. Yes, a very small amount of gluten can trigger symptoms.
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    I eat Old El Paso Corn Tortillas with no problems. I have a really good recipe for soft tacos but these are made with bean flour.
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    Everyone is different and some people may feel better within a few weeks and others may not feel better until 1-2 years. I think feeling better depends on the extent of the damage done in the intestione. I did not start to feel somewhat better on the gluten free diet until 5-6 months into the diet. And all my symptoms started clearing up after 1 year on the...
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    Thanks
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    Thanks for the information That makes sense to me now. All those studies done with pure/uncontaminated oats where some people have intestinal damage and others don't. That's very interesting...
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    You must go 100% gluten free. Your body won't heal until all the gluten is gone, even the crumbs. Your more than usual hair loss will stop and you will gain weight once you eliminate all gluten. I was having hair loss and weight loss problems before I started the gluten-free diet, but within a few months all this cleared up. I suggest not eating out if...
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    Thanks! I've been trying to find gluten free/dairy free chocoate. It's almost imposible. I hope we have Enjoy Life products here.
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    Thank you George, this is a very interesting topic. Do you have any more information on this?
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    Here is a good stuffing recipe: Stuffing * 4 shallots, minced * 2 onions, diced * 5 celery ribs, diced * 5 carrots, diced * 2-3 TB butter (I use soybean butter) * 2 tbl dry sage * 2 tbl dry thyme * 2 tbl dry summer savory * dash of pepper * 1 cup white wine * 1 loaf gluten-free bread, cubed (I use Kinnikinnick Italian white tapioca, thawed...
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    Here are some of my favorite recipes with brand names to get you started. I got some ideas from Tiffany actually (smoothie, putting tuna salad in a taco), so thank-you Tiffany! *Please double check ingredient lists on the products that I suggested if you do not live in Canada* Blueberry Smoothie 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 ½ cups Vanilla So Good Soy ...
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