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    I was thinking - it was really hard for my office to adjust to my gluten intolerance. But my boss was very considerate, as yours seems to be, and at first it was a novelty but after about 6 months they started to "get it" and suddenly they'd bring in fruit with the bagels and donuts, or salad with the pizza. Then I'd be consulted about where to go to lunch...
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    Did your MIL see how sick you were? I'm lucky because I get nauseous and throw up right away, so anyone who cooked for me with gluten gets the full effect of their mistake within 10 minutes. If she sees your physical reaction to the food, it may help support your decision to bring your own food or lead into a serious conversation about Celiac and you can...
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    You've lost something. There is a grieving period you'll go through. In fact, it took me a long time to go through my grieving period - I'd think it was over, and then whamo, It'd rear it's ugly head when my office would throw a pizza party and I'd be thrown into a cycle of crying and anger all over again. Just accept that what you are going through is normal...
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    Many restaurants are sensitive to Celiacs. I would definitely call ahead and tell your hosts about your gluten intolerance. They may not understand. I usually use the word "allergy." Suggest that you can eat at most restaurants with American food, but need to stay away from ethnic food restaurants (Italian has pasta, Mexican has flour tortillas, pizza has...
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    Thank you for this post. I'm really struggling with the diet, although I haven't felt so good in years and years! I just can't find enough to eat and I've lost quite a bit of weight. I'm not dangerously low, but I can't afford to lose any more. It's good that I've found my allergies to strawberries, Parmesan cheese, pineapple, nuts, and other foods while...
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    I've been following your posts with interest. My allergies have been popping up since starting my elimination diet in May. For example, I started getting itchy hands that were out-of-control and ended up at the derm. Atopic eczema all over both my hands. Yikes. I was prescribed a bunch of creams and lotions, but some days it was unbearable. Then I looked...
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    What a great story. We avoid sandwich shops - my motto is that sandwich joints have "bread flying all over the place." No place for a Celiac. But it looks like you were with a group so you had no choice. Would you go back, or do you think it's too risky?
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    I was having continual problems even after 2.5 years gluten-free. My doctor encouraged me to eliminate dairy, soy, and corn and reintroduce them one at a time. She's sure that I have a secondary intolerance. I went on an extreme elimination diet and haven't added any of those back yet, but I feel worlds better! I haven't had this much energy in years. Before...
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    I don't think it's fair to say that most restaurants don't get cc correct. I also think you are scaring people when you say that. I've had a lot of luck at restaurants. There have been a couple of occurrences when I was glutened, but very few. Mostly, you need common sense, and to know that the server understands what you're telling them. If it doesn't look...
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    Ahhh. The price we pay for education. It'll be worth it in the end. I heard this story a while back: Open Original Shared Link Persevere! You sound like a wonderful, smart woman who can take care of herself (and a dog, if one should come around).
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    When I first started, I bought bright, 1"x3" neon labels from the office supply store and wrote in black magic marker "gluten free". Then I went around the kitchen and marked everything that I could eat with the labels. This not only helped me, but the people I lived with. They knew that they could fix dinner with anything with the labels. They knew to keep...
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    Good for you! I've heard that it's tough to find gluten-free food on campus. I work for a university and I always bring my own food when we have events. I can't trust our food people. For some reason they think gluten free is the same as vegetarian. ??? I'm glad you have a supportive dad. I lived with my dad, too.
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    Tonight it's chili in the crock pot: hamburger, onions, green pepper, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper. I'll add some cheese on top. Green salad with homemade salad dressing: lemon juice, shallots, mint, mustard, salt, olive oil. That's me on my gluten free/specific carb diet. 6 months on the SCD diet, 6 to go! I can't wait to have chocolate...
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    When I first read this I couldn't help laughing. I can't imagine a dog going with you to the grocery store to read the labels on soup to see which ones were gluten-free. Isn't that what we, as Celiacs, are doing most of the time? We pick up something in the grocery store and immediately flip it over. A dog could never do that! As I thought more about...
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    I've taken my own food many times. I'll ask the waiter for a plate, and discretely put my own food on the plate when everyone else's food has arrived. Most people never notice that it's my own food. My suggestion is that you warn the waiter that you're going to do this and why. Most places are cool about it, but you don't want to make a scene when a manager...
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    Be careful about meat. It's often marinated in gluten. Ask about this.
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    This is what I do in a situation like yours. I hang back when the party is seated. I talk to the hostess/host and ask if they have a gluten-free menu. If yes- yippee! If not, go to the table and when the waiter is taking drink orders and comes to you, tell him, "Oh, and when you're done with the drinks I need to talk to you about my food allergies." Very...
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    Oh yes, I meant to say "higher" not "high". But I'll have to respectfully disagree about the research.
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    I had colic and was diagnosed when I was 37. My son had colic and does not have Celiac (he's 18 now).
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    Yes. I had osteoporosis and since I went gluten-free, my bones have gotten better!
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    I think it's important to distinguish gluten from a germ. Disinfecting will not "kill" gluten because gluten is not a germ. Gluten must be removed from the scene-of-the-crime in order for you to be safe. Of course, it's always nice to have a disinfected kitchen because god only knows what's been in there. :-) I get grossed out when people make chicken and...
  23. jenngolightly
    Not scolding, but here's the reality... No, there are not different levels of intolerances for people with Celiac Disease. If you have Celiac, you have an autoimmune disease. You may or may not have observable reactions to food, but your body is damaged from gluten. No matter how much gluten you ingest, your body is falling apart inside. Risk of cancer...
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    Depends on the kinds of pots and pans you own. Are they non-stick? Then yes, you need separate pots and pans. Non-stick coated pots get scratches that allow gluten to cling to them. My recommendation is to think like a little gluten particle. You want to cling to things. You don't want to slide off of them. Now think of everything in your kitchen that you...
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    I could never do this. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because I LOVE the food and seeing my family. It's just like Christmas but without the pressure of gifts. :-) We always go to my sister's house and she's careful about the Turkey. It has a special place in the kitchen away from all other food. I have learned to take care of my own food for sides...
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