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  1. GFinDC
    Well, it could be that your system is just generally out of whack, digestion wise. In celiac your intestines can get damaged and be inflamed / irritated on an almost constant basis. So, foods that wouldn't bother you from having gluten in them may still cause a reaction due to the already existing inflamation and sensitivity in your gut. It's like rubbing...
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    Sorry, I know this isn't a direct answer to your question about reactions, but I thought it might be interesting anyway. I avoid soy because of the thyroid effects. I don't think there is any doubt about the negative effect of soy on the thyroid. But there are other negative aspects too. For instance, did you know it is not good for rats? Here is an...
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    Hang in there Whitball! I fell and broke my left elbow 5 years ago. twisted the arm clean around backwards. I really wasn't sure I'd be able to use my left hand after that one. Nerve damage and such. And it did take quite a while after the therapy ended to get it loosened up. It's not the same of course, but it works pretty good now. In my case a good...
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    P F Chang's chinese and Outback Steak house are 2 chains with gluten-free options. Although I wouldn't trust the fortune cookies or condiments that PF Changs gives out with the gluten-free options.
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    Amazing. If your son has a genetic disease, where did the doc think it came from? Cracker jacks? Kissing too soon on a first date? Did he even suggest testing for your husband or other family members? Well, it pays to think for yourself, as you obviously are doing. Doctors schmockters, that's just ridiculous!
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    Hi FredB, I am cutting out all wine now, due to my feet and ankles swelling. I think I have a reaction to the yeast in the wine. I ate some peanuts with added yeast and had symptoms from that. I usually get the plain peanuts but got the dry roasted Planters for a change and they have yeast added. Anyway, here is a link to an article about Crohn's...
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    Hi Mirabella, Yep, it probably was the salad dressing. I made that mistake a few weeks ago, myself. I am trying a yeast free diet now and see if that helps the swelling. So far it seems to be helping me. Lets see, gluten free, dairy free yeast free, GFCFYF. Maybe that's the ticket? Here's a link to an article about baker's yeast antibodies showing...
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    This page has some lists of things to avoid that might help, pretty far down the page. Natural flavorings, modified food starch, spices, HVP, malt, are often listed on ingredients. They can contain gluten from rye, or barley and it wouldn't need to be listed on the allergy contains statement. Open Original Shared Link
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    I kind of felt that way for a while, but came to realize it was not worth spending time feeling that way! I had a blood test that was negative, but a gene test that showed one of the genes for celiac. But, I had gone gluten-free 4 months prior to my doctors appointment for testing/blood work. I had to wait 3 months for my appointment. I went in the first...
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    GFinDC replied to Sugarfunk's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Going off on a tangent here... I saw this story not long ago about researchers identifying 22 more genes that are thought to be involved in Crohn's Disease. Previously the known number of Crohn's related genes was 11. The point being that we may not have all the answers yet about exactly what genes are involved in celiac disease. Sorry, a bit off topic...
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    Hi Will, I'm an old fart as they say by comparison to you, but I can sympathize. I have a couple ideas you can consider. It may help to look around your area for other people who have celiac. There are quite a few of us lurking out there (2 million or so), and there are probably some celiacs in your age group around. If you can link up with a local...
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    Well, anemia is a symptom of celiac. Malnourishment, or malabsorbtion of nutrients is also. Those nubbies in your small intestine are supposed to be little finger like projections that absorb nutrition for you. They not worky so well when reduced to little nubbins! Secondary diseases are thought to be caused when the gluten proteins get through...
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    I have heard that sometimes some places will put pancake batter in eggs. So that would be a possible source of gluten in scrambled eggs.. Heck, I used to do that myself at home. Mix pancake batter (Bixquick) in the eggs adn they fluff up much more when cooking omelettes. Interesting info about the kidneys there. Thanks for that!
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    Soy is also a goitrogen. Soy interferes with the work of the thyroid gland. So if you are a celiac with thyroid issues, as some are (like me), soy is a good thing to eliminate for that reason. Open Original Shared Link Goitrogens are substances that suppress the function of the thyroid gland by interfering with iodine uptake which can, as a result,...
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    Maybe you aren't a fruit and eggs person eh? Just kidding. Well, nausea might be caused by gas. At times I have started eating and after a bite or 2 couldn't even swallow anymore, due to stomach gas going crazy. Sometimes I thought my stomach would explode or something equally gross and spectacular. Head popping off and shooting into space or something...
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    Congrats to your daughter and you Tammy! Thanks for the recipe too!
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    I don't consider myself a long timer but will spew my thots on you anyway. Well, there is a really big range of symptoms with celiac. Some people don't even have GI symptoms the way I understand it. They find out they have celiac after developing some related autoimmune disease and being tested for that disease. In fact it seems that is one of the...
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    Hi ppeterin, This article on the forum might help answer your questions about testing. https://www.celiac.com/articles/57/1/Interp...ults/Page1.html I suggest you ask your doctor to do the blood test first, and a gene test. You can start reading up on G.F. eating and diet in the meanwhile.
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    Good going getting rid of the spelt wheat. It is wheat, but has a lower amount of gluten in it than the modern varieties. If she is just getting off it though, it could take a while for her intestines to heal up. Sounds like the school may need some education about her situation. I think the allergic reaction can happen with very small amounts of wheat...
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    Stupid flimsy keys! Well, it sure sounds like you had a reaction to something you ate. I used to have constant problems with digestion, before going gluten free. They say the blood tests need to be done prior to going off the gluten, or the results may be wrong. They can do a gene test for it also, although that only shows the possibility of having...
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    Hi Bink, Snow problem on the spelling changes. The site does some automatic spelling changes and replacements. It never seems to auto correct my spleeing misteaks though, dang it. And oh yah, beano - meano! I was surprised by that too. All those years taking beano thinking it would help me and it was making the problem worse. It really is...
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    From what I have read so far it seems bentonite clay is pretty commonly used for the fining/clarifying. But there is no way to know what each vinyard uses unless they reveal it. Clay doesn't sound like a bad deal at all. Seems they have a lot of options for what to use.
  23. GFinDC
    I also wake up sweaty. I have a thyroid condition related to celiac called Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I sometimes get sweaty after eating also. Anyway, you might want to ask your doc to do a thyroid panel..
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    I have read that swollen ankles / feet can be due to an allergic reaction to something. I have that problem often and especially if I have had gluten in something. A doctor once told me that it can be a sign of heart disease, due to poor circulation.. I think in my case it is allergic reactions/symptoms.
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    I have been thinking about getting one of these tests myself lately. I found this article on IGG allergy testing that sounds kind of negative though. As in the results may not be reliable depending on the materials used for the testing. I can't say I understand all of what she said, but it sounds like the doctor found some holes in the process some labs...
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