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  1. GFinDC
    Hi Forgeinlady, I live in a shared home with gluten eaters for several years. I get along fine. I have a small dorm size refrig that I keep my food in. I also keep a set of gluten-free only pots and pans to use. I keep some silverware and utensils in a container just for me to use. I also have my own toaster. I rinse dishes off with water before...
  2. GFinDC
    Right, soy is naturally gluten-free. But it is often used in soy sauce which usually has gluten in it. So you have to check ingredient labels. The other possible issue with soy is that it is a top 8 allergen in the USA. So lots of people have reactions to it.
  3. GFinDC
    Hi HeatherDawn, Welcome to the forum! :-) I think you should have yourself tested for celiac disease. There is a genetic aspect of celiac disease that also makes it more likely to have some other AI (auto-immune) conditions. T-1 diabetes and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis are associated conditions to celiac disease. Another possible link is your hives...
  4. GFinDC
    Hi Katie, I get blood and mucus from eating dairy. So it is possible to develop other food reactions besides gluten. Another thing to consider, are the medicines you are taking gluten-free? Most of the time medicines are gluten-free, but it doesn't hurt to verify.
  5. GFinDC
    Hi ForgeinLady, Welcome to the forum! You asked about the seriousness of gluten cross contamination. First thing to know, a random glutening will not kill a celiac. A glutening does lead to the immune system mounting a defense by making antibodies to the gut lining. The antibody defense (or attack) can last for weeks or months, and the severity...
  6. GFinDC
    I used to buy the Udis' millet chia bread also. I don't like the new Udi's bread recipe though. So I tried Sam's Choice gluten-free bread from Walmart. It's cheaper and better IMHO. Not sure if I'll ever try Udi's again. The first loaf I got of their new recipe the slices were not baked all the way through and were wet in the center. So not a great...
  7. GFinDC
    Gluten (in the celiac world) is a protein found in the grains wheat, rye, and barley. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten
  8. GFinDC
    Hi VMCV, It took me a good 5 years to feel fairly well after going gluten-free. Maybe most people feel better after just a couple years, but ti can take longer. One of the problems IK had was I developed other food intolerances that I wasn't aware of for quite a while. I ended up doing food elimination diets to find my other food intolerances. So...
  9. GFinDC
    Hi Fern, Yes, you can get celiac disease at any age. Some people get it at a young age, but others get it later in life. Many people carry the gene for celiac but never develop the condition. It seems the immune reaction can be triggered by some stress, such as disease or other things and then celiac can appear. That can happen at any age. Welcome...
  10. GFinDC
    Hi, The foods we need to avoid as celiacs are wheat, rye, barley, and oats (possibly). Only a small percentage of celiacs react to oats. But oats are often cross contaminated so that's a good reason to avoid them for a few months anyway. You should also avoid dairy for a few months.
  11. GFinDC
    Hi Kurasz, How's it going? Any change for the amazingly better? Or slightly better? If not, hang in there, and keep praying! :)
  12. GFinDC
    Hmm, I wouldn't know...
  13. GFinDC
    Hi, DH (dermatitis herpetiformis) is an itchy rash caused by celiac disease.You should keep eating gluten until all celiac testing is completed. Usually testing is a blood antibodies test first, followed by an endoscopy later.
  14. GFinDC
    There is a test called Biocard available in Canada. It is a home test kit. Should be cheaper than $125. Biocard is NOT a genetic test though. Genetic tests are of limited usefulness.
  15. GFinDC
    Ravenwood may be on to something there. Check out the Mayo clinic link for more info on Raynauds syndrome. Raynaud's Syndrome is another autoimmune condition as is celiac disease. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/raynauds-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20363571 Raynaud's (ray-NOHZ) disease causes some areas of your body — such as y...
  16. GFinDC
    Hi Nikkster, They often call the celiac testing a celiac panel. There is also a celiac screening test they sometimes do first, the ttg. You want to get the full celiac panel if possible. Not everyone shows up on just the screening test.
  17. GFinDC
    Maybe get your vitamin D levels checked. And take some K-2. K-2 is supposed to help vitamin D absorb into bones. Oh, and skip the Dominos next time! We all make mistakes at times,.
  18. GFinDC
    Hi Niza, Try to eat lots of protein. Meats, peanut butter, avocadoes, things like that. Try to avoid processed (pre-made) foods like frozen pizza, cereals, pot pies, cookies etc. There gluten-free versions of many of these foods, but they are best saved for later on like 6 months after going gluten-free. If you are just starting out gluten-free...
  19. GFinDC
    Hi Isabel, Your body needs nutrients to grow. Nutrients not absorbed well when we have celiac disease damage in our guts. But, if you do a good job of avoiding gluten, the gut damage should heal and you will be able to absorb nutrients again. The thing to remember is celiac disease is an immune system reaction. Immune reactions are very sensitive...
  20. GFinDC
    Yes, you can eat bananas but only on Sunday. Kidding. Peter has it right. Most fruits, veggies and meats are naturally gluten-free. The problem for celiacs are grains including wheat, rye, barley, and oats (only some celiacs react to oats). Any food though can be contaminated with those grains. An example could be a bakery that sells fruit. The...
  21. GFinDC
    Hi lex, I haven't tested anything with NIMA myself, since I don't have one. I did find some honey sites that claim they have gluten-free honey. This is just a couple I found in a quick search. It seems to me honey is made from nectar of flowers. The nectar is a precursor to the seed. So the seed isn't formed until the flower is fertilized...
  22. GFinDC
    Hi Katie, Welcome to the forum! :) You've got some good advice already. You are catching your celiac disease at a young age, so that helps. You can avoid a lot of problems some others developed from years of eating gluten before finding out we have celiac disease. I think the first 6 months of eating gluten-free are very important. It's...
  23. GFinDC
    I know someone who lost a lot of hair when they were low on iron for quite a while. Maybe a low amount of red meat in your diet is causing an iron deficiency? Just guessing.
  24. GFinDC
    Geez Matt, you didn't have to post such a depressing study did you? That really is an eye opening review of dairy in chocolate and inaccurate package labels. Per the industry rep, some of the problem seems to be cross contamination due to shared equipment that is used for making milk chocolate. They didn't study gluten contamination. But it seems...
  25. GFinDC
    Lots of water and charcoal tablets. Some Me + My Gluten Assist from CVS might help a bit. Pepto Bismol perhaps. Peppermint tea can help get gas out.
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