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Thanks for the responses. I checked out the websites that several people listed and they are good. It is also helpful to know that there is some general disagreement as to what is and is not allowed on the diet, that clears up that confusion. I'm still not sure which of the supplements I need to be taking, if any. I take my probiotic daily (currently...

I have been reading the candida thread and trying to figure out what I need to cut out my diet to cope with my current yeast problems. I have been on 3 different antibiotics and a week of steroids over the past month and a half (trying to get rid of a sinus infection that will not go away but does get better while I am on an antibiotic). I will be taking...

It is my understanding that almost all citric acid used in the US is derived from corn. This was my last holdout in relation to going corn free and I am about to give it up to see if it improves my current problems (which do seem to be very suspiciously like the reaction I had to corn on my elimination diet). I would suggest browsing in the Delphi Avoiding...

I have been wondering how badly I react to corn. I thought I was as corn free as I needed to be, but I have been considering trying to give up the last few corn related things I eat. I think that it is mostly citric acid. I have also heard that caramel coloring is a problem (I only get this in my caffeine free diet coke that I am ADDICTED to). I also...

I just wanted to add that my son's allergist told me that the skin testing was only about 85% accurate and that it is seldom done on children under 2 because it is even less accurate for kids that young. My son was skin prick tested at the age of about 15 months for food allergies and came up clear. He is now just over 2 1/2 and was tested again using the...

I'm so glad you posted this. While I have never heard of sub-clinical gluten intolerance, I had the same test results. I had normal/negative blood tests and when they did the biopsy they found chronic inflammation of the intestinal lining but did not find the blunted villi that would diagnose celiac disease. I have gone gluten-free at the recommendation...

I know no one has responded yet. but I just got back from the Dr and he suggested that (based on my son's history and my improvement since going gluten free) that I do a trial gluten-free diet. He did not order any lab work and the test my son had almost a year ago only tested for tTG IgA and immunoglobulin A Serum and both came back in the normal/negative...

I have a 2 1/2 year old son who recently tested allergic to soy. He also came down with hives from dairy products in November and his allergist has ordered that we eliminate dairy despite the skin prick test not showing an allergy. So he is currently soy and dairy free and him mood improved greatly. He also had horrible dry, itchy skin (excema) that has...

Thanks, I was taking the Renew Life because it was the only one at my local health food store that seemed remotely safe. The 15 billion strenght adult formula (yellow box) specifically lists that it is dairy free. However, I just went to look and the 50 billion strenght that I bought to take with my antibiotic does not say it is dairy free! It never occurred...

I know I should try a Neti pot but I'm a wimp and I hate the feeling of getting water up my nose, which is what I assume that it would feel like. Also, I know dairy aggravates sinus problems (and I am dairy free) but I haven't really heard of sugar being directly related to sinus problems. I have a huge sweet tooth. Are there any websites with info...

Wow, thanks for all the responses. This is such a huge help. I'm just going to respond to try everyone in this one post. I guess I just assumed that chips that were labeled gluten free would be (silly me ) I don't think I can eat the Lay's stacks (I don't remember why but I think they either have corn, soy or dairy in them) but I will look again...

I think my potato chips are safe. I have stuck to Utts who label that they are gluten free and Cape Cod. My nutritionist has celiac disease and she said Cape Cod brand was safe. Anyone have problems with these or know someone who has? As for the processed foods I eat, there aren't many since there are so many foods I can't have. I have recently tried...

Thanks for the response, I think I will try to at least eliminate potatoes and see what happens. Fortunately, the Namaste mixes that I already use are potato free, so at least I won't have to give those up unless I find some other intolerance to something in them. The problem I have now is what to keep eating and what to give up. I know I need to test...

Hi, I've posted here before but it has been a few months. I started having horrible problems around this time last year that eventually led me to do an elimination diet. I have now cut gluten, soy, dairy, corn, yeast, and coconut out of my diet. I had the bloodwork for celiac disease and it came back in normal ranges. I had been gluten free on...

When I was vegan and yeast free I used to buy very good quality olive oil and add my own spices and use just enough to get the leaves a little damp. It wasn't the same as dressing, but it worked and I didn't have to give up my salads. I also found that getting really juicy tomatoes helped. I'm sure that you could do something to add more liquid with...