Rosey

Hi Andrew! It sounds like a great trip! I'm in France and there isn't a lot of public awareness about gluten intolerance here. You can't get gluten-free food in the supermarkets as far as I know, but you can in health food stores. I buy mine at La Vie Claire, which has a good selection. You can also order on Internet (parallerg.com, rizen-sans-gluten...

Hi Theresa! Thanks for the reply. You did very well indeed, if you couldn't speak French! People here don't seem to be very well-informed about Celiac disease at all, but at least companies are starting to indicate the presence of gluten on labels now! Take care and enjoy those restaurants !! Rosey

Thanks for the encouragement Belinda! I didn't know you could find Paris in so many different places!! Take care!

Hi! I am quite new to the board and to Celiac disease, but not new to France (well, to Paris to be more precise!)! I was just wondering if there are any other people over here in a similiar situation. If so, I'd love to hear from you! Take care, Rosey

Hi Di-Gluten-Free! Sounds like you've really had a tough time of it. When I had the choking problem (it's really frightening when you just can't breathe anymore, isn't it? I went to see a specialist and he said "Don't worry- if you're just swallowing the wrong way you won't lose consciousness". Now that was a great help ) I was already on acid blockers...

Hi Sheryll! I'll go for the liquid then! Thanks a lot for all your help! Rosey

Thanks Ravenwoodglass - I'll try and check. It seems gluten can be hidden in just about anything! I wouldn't have suspected the vinegar though! I hope I will be able to find the Braggs during my vacation. Take care!

Thank you all for all this information! I've already got some organic cider vinegar and will try to use your doses to see how it works. I had actually tried once before a long time ago, but I stopped because it seemed to cause nasty bouts of D . I guess I took too much too quickly, or maybe it was just the wrong time to try. If it happens again I'll try...

Hi everyone! I wanted to thank you all so much for your replies - finding them has really made my day!!! Jestgar, I don't think I can go down to one pill a week because I still have trouble getting through the day with just one (I often have to take a couple of Rennie as well). I'm going to try to take one every two days to see if my body will adapt...

Hi Ravenwoodglass! Thanks so much for your reply. It's really nice to know one is not alone! I eat really slowly and am still afraid of eating with people other than family members in case I have another choking fit although it hasn't happened for some time, thank goodness! How much cider vinegar would you recommend? Take care! Rosey

Hi everyone! I'm new here and have been trying to screw up the courage to post something for a couple of months. Here goes! I have suffered from digestive problems for over twenty years now and have always been told that I have IBS and must grin and bear it! I found out about Celiac in May and after having done a useless blood test (they only tested for...

Hi Deb! I'm so glad you are feeling better! How did the colonoscopy go? For your sake, I hope you'll get some positive results! I have left you a message and would be happy to chat whenever you like! Take care, Rosey

Hi! I'm new here too, but I've already found tons of useful information on the board (thanks so much everyone!!!!!) and I hope you will as well! I can really relate to what you are saying. I've been having problems (pain, bloating, alternating C and D, GERD...) for over 20 years without knowing the cause. The bloating and gas started to get really bad...