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why do you get upset when someone says "well what did you eat?" ?? it is possible to have other food intolerances & allergies... or it may be a food you're normally ok with- but maybe it points to one of your organs not working properly. im always asking people what they ate- im just trying to help them solve their puzzle

I get upset because my uneducated friends and family ask me that ANY time I'm sick....not just stomach issues..even allergies or the flu. I get annoyed because ever since I got diagnosed its always something I ate, in their mind...which isn't the case. So in this case, when they ask, my symptoms typically have nothing to do with a celiac symptom...hence the being annoyed.

Sure, its possible to have other intolerances and allergies, but I do not. I've been tested and I do not...therefore, its not currently a possibility for me.

Everyone appreciates people caring and trying to help them solve their puzzle for sure...I just do my best to educate those who surround me (physically in my life, not on this message board) to let them know that its not ALWAYS related to my disease.

I too am one of the first people to say that it could be something non-gluten related causing a sickness, nothing has frustrated me more in my close to 7 years as a celiac than someone saying "well what did you eat" when I say I don't feel well. Its' not always about gluten...which is why I never claimed Udi's wasn't gluten free...just that something about the combination of ingredients causes me to get ill. I can't use those little crystal light packets you put in water bottles either without having that reaction but can drink other juices with the same exact ingredients with no reaction. I believe my body is just odd. Perhaps I was abrupt in my reply, but people do tend to bombard you on occasion telling you that there must be something else wrong with you, when sometimes...its just not something that can be explained. I believe I should no longer try to respond while sitting in traffic on my blackberry...

The odd thing about my reaction with this latest Udi's is that my boyfriend, who I live with, ate the remainder of my order and the days he ate the products, he too had stomach issues. He's a heavy gluten eater, so I immediately believe that maybe its just something else all together.

I apologize for upsetting you, but there's no need to get mad about a post...never on here have I ever seen anyone intentionally try to stir up anger, usually its the responses to other posts that bring out the rudeness and inappropriate comments. Tone is a killer in email and on this board!

I like to make taco soup, buffalo chicken baked potatoes, steak, rotisserie chickens and stir fry all the time! I also love breakfast for dinner I think its easy to sneak by those gluten eaters...at least, I know it is for my gluten eater because I do all the cooking

oh man. I'm definitely trying this slice of chocolate cake thing tonight!! Thanks so much for posting these! I did read in a recent headline on here something about flax not being safe for pregnant woman...does anyone know the truth to that?

I'm not sure that I'd eat McDonald's fries after all the debate that has gone on with them about whether they are or aren't safe for celiacs. Depsite them testing with no levels of gluten, they're typically made in shared fryers. I know that all Chick-Fil-A's have dedicated fryers but depending on where you are in the country, it might be tough to track them down. When I'm in airports, I tend to stick to cashews, candy (terrible I know) or a bag of chips if I have to eat. I always try to keep some glutino crackers or pretzels or a granola bar in my bag for travel purposes too!

I had exactly the same thing happen to me with Betty Crocker's gluten-free Devil's Food Cake mix. I made cakes about 10 times and had no problem then out of the blue I started having the same reaction you did with the bagels! I thought it was bad eggs or rancid butter maybe. It was awful. Major stomach pain, nausea (while driving I pulled over a couple of times, but never vomited). It happened with 3 batches of the cake so I gave up making the cake. I have no idea what it could have been. I have no other intolerances or allergies either. And I made the cakes myself in a dedicated pan, yaddi yah. No cross contamination. Icing was definitely gluten-free and I 've eaten the icing alone since then with no problems.

It hasn't happened with other similar products since then either. So, who knows what it could have been!

Looks like we can be special little snowflakes together

Wow. First off, I was not being negative. I was responding on my blackberry and was just trying to say my piece. No need to read into tones on the internet, it can really get you into a bit of a pickle, I've learned my lesson on that. I wasn't knocking anyone that has other intolerences just merely stating that it would come up, multiple times on this board that other intolerences would be questioned.

As for insulting me and calling me a "special snowflake" and implying that I'm closed minded,I'm not quite sure that's an appropriate response. Perhaps I am, given that I've never had adverse reactions to any other gluten free product other than Udi's. Maybe I react to the combination of all of the ingrediants, maybe its too much xanathan gum for my stomach. I couldn't really explain that to you with exception of it gives me severe stomach problems, so I choose to avoid it. Trust me, I'm insanely open minded about being a celiac and give plenty of companies the benefit of the doubt. I simply stated that I have to avoid them "despite being a company that I love".

If I insulted anyone, that was obviously not my intention, so I apologize for your reading into a tone that wasn't there and do apologize for upsetting you. However, to go out of your way to insult someone who didn't knock a company and was just offering their two cents...I just find that inappropriate.

So I LOVE LOVE LOVE Against the Grain products...the baquettes, bagels and rolls are fantastic (in my opinion) but I've gotten the pizza crust twice now and both times its' seemed a little soggy after cooking. Has anyone had a similar experience? Advice?

There is a thread on here that discusses this. You're not alone. You will, however, get bombarded by people on this thread telling you that you have to have another intolerence aside from gluten. I don't have any other intolerances and am just convinced that despite Udi's being a trusted gluten free company that I love...I cannot handle their products.

I went to college in Lynchburg many moons ago and it was pretty brutal. Its where I was when I first got diagnosed. They now have a Chick-Fil-A and a Buffalo Wild Wings. Kroger tends to have some decent items for a grocery store but aside from that I'm not sure! Its a shame, there are some great restaurants in that area but I'd be hesitant to recommend any from when I was there! Hopefully you'll find one place suitable for your night!

MSG is not necessarily a red flag in regards to gluten, just fyi!

I agree. I find them to taste remarkable like sticks and twigs....however, if I have them, I can't seem to stop eating them even with a grossed out face, I think I like the crunch.

Mine was triggered after double surgery 6 1/2 years ago when I was a junior in college. I was always told its a genetic dormant gene in your body that is triggered by birth or a traumatic event to your body, but I do know that something as small as an infection could start the process.

It's so very odd but heck....aren't we all a little odd anyway?

I'm sensitive as well but I eat these with no issue.....actually eating them right now.

Wouldn't you rather they be honest then attempt to help you out and you get sick from it? I know that I would!

I've had different experiences at Outback...one time it'll be great and the next I'll be sick. It might just be a case where you have to be extra cautious and communicate to the staff, in a polite friendly way.

The last time that I was in a restaurant that offered a gluten free menu, there was a family sitting behind us that was also ordering gluten free. They were SO rude to the waiter for being confused and he was really trying to assist them, he was just a waiter in training (it said on his nametag). He brought out their meal and they didn't trust it and all but threw it back onto his tray and demanded a new meal. This really REALLY made me angry. By acting like that, do you think the meal is going to be safe the second time around?? If anything, it might be even more contaminated..who knows how people react to that. I understand the need to be cautious and informed whe you're eating out but there is a way of doing it with grace and respect. I've found that the nicer you are to people...the more willing they are to help you. I'm just afraid that some of the folks who are rude will ruin the experience for the rest of us, down the road.

Sorry...that's my outburst of the day. The angry family didn't even tip the poor guy...so I left $20 bucks for him at the front on my way out. I just felt so bad because he really was trying to help them.

I've been diagnosed for 6 1/2 years....which is when it was "triggered" but I can tell you that even before that, I've never had poisin ivy or posisin oak and not for lack of trying, haha. When I was little my mom used to be terrifed because I rolled around in the stuff without knowing, never got it. I had boyfriends in high school who had it all over and I never got it. That was all pre-celiac but I haven't had it since I've been celiac either. I don't know if the two are related but I think its safe to say that I'm immune.

When I was first diagnosed and still not healed, I'd have a reaction within 20 minutes...but I also wasn't technically "officially" dianosed and it was long enough ago that we all still thought Rice Krispie treats were safe (they are not!) so it's not too soon. Now a reaction for me, depending on how much I injest is pretty slow.

ok so whats the deal with Trix. I brought up that they were gluten free in another posting and got attacked by some folks claiming that NEVER had they heard that they were gluten free.....based on this post alebit an older comment, they at one point at least were gluten free.

what's the consensus now?

I eat Chex and Kix with no issues.

I've always been led to believe that Cheesecake Factorys were not safe for any celiac because they refused to offer up any gluten free items. Your husband is much more daring then I ever have been in my 6 1/2 years as a Celiac...especially if I know that I have something important to do that week..you wouldn't catch me eating out anywhere! It's nice that they are considering a gluten free menu but until they do a complete overhaul of their kitchen and how it operates, I doubt I'll try it.

Just because it says that there is risk of cross contamination does not make something NOT gluten free. The ingrediants listed in Amy's allow them to claim gluten free per the FDA regulations. I do know however that many people, myself included, get sick from Amy's. I haven't eaten their products in years but they are, by nature, gluten free.

Just because they're made in a facility that also processes wheat does not mean they're not gluten free by nature due to their ingrediants. Growing up in a snackfood town, I know for a fact that there is a lengthy cleaning process for the belts when they're switching products. Does that mean there isn't room for cross contamination? No way...but let's not give them the big scarlet letter yet! I've never gotten ill off of tostitos, I eat them regularly and am extremely sensitive. It's really for each of us to decide what works best for ourselves...no reason to condemn someone who actually does attempt to give us something we can have!

Heck, I had a known love for soft pretzels, hoagies and pastries before I was diagnosed. Remember, its not always something that's been detected for your whole life, especially if you're a bit older. It really didn't start to get diagnosed more frequently until about 5 or 6 years ago!

My advice to you is to let it all get out of your system!! Avoid any immodium or anything because then it just lets it build in your system and its best to get that junk out!! I sip sprite and eat plain rice sometimes when my stomach is bothering me. I also use a heating pad to help ease my stomach pain.

I hope it passes soon for you!!