samcarter

So I never thought I was this sensitive to gluten. I knew that if i actually ate something with gluten, I would start getting the symptoms--headache, sometimes a bad stomach, most often neuropathy. I had been avoiding even stuff with wheat starch (like Pringles). Because I knew that would cause the same symptoms. Then I went to Trader Joe's yesterday...

I never assume others understand what celiac disease or gluten intolerance is. At our homeschooling group a few weeks ago, the kids were making cat and dog treats, and catnip pillows, for the local humane society. The mom in charge asked me to help the kids with the treats; I asked to see the recipe, and it called for flour. I told her I had celiac disease...

I take NatureMade, the label states gluten free and I have never had problems with them.

I am leery of Juice Plus. I went to a demonstration, with my kids, and i felt like I was being indoctrinated into a cult or something! I asked the distributor, how exactly do they dehydrate all these fruits and vegetables, with heat? Because wouldn't that cause vitamin and enzyme loss? She said, no, they didn't use heat. Well, then how? She paused, and...

I, too, used to think i didn't need to worry about my shampoos and other personal care products. But then I realized that I've had a scabby, red, painful rash on my forehead, right around my hairline, ever since I started using a JASON brand shampoo that has wheat protein. I didn't check the label, was just using it because it's sulfate-free (i avoid SLS...

I was one of those who thought I didn't have to worry if my shampoo or conditioner had gluten in it. I honestly did figure, "I don't get it in my mouth, so what's the big deal?" Well, nearly two years into my gluten-free life, I developed a very annoying rash on my forehead. Red, spotty, with little flakes and "scabs". Painful, too. I thought it was...

I've had dark circles all my life, my mother has them as well. (I suspect she has silent celiac; she has rheumatoid arthritis, and her mother died of colon cancer). My mother's have always been very bad, and until recently mine were bad. They are getting better; i can go without concealer under my eyes some days. But then i've only been gluten free a...

I went gluten free without a definitive diagnosis. My blood test--my GP would only do the EMA test, which can be negative in up to 20% of celiacs--came back negative, but I already knew that avoiding gluten was helping. It came down to, what am I going to believe, my own body or a lab test done by strangers, prone to human error anyway?

Yeah. I was dumb; we were in the middle of nowhere with my in laws, stopped at KFC and what with the three kids we were ordering for and trying to get food for everyone, I just went ahead and had the grilled chicken. I didn't seem to have any gluten issues. And it tasted great. So without checking the website, I had some again on Tuesday for my...

Contrary to popular opinion, it is not uncommon for celiac patients or those with gluten intolerance to be gaining weight. If your intestines can't absorb nutrients (due to damage of the villi), then your body will react by holding onto calories, since it thinks it's starving. I never had the stereotypical thinness that is associated with celiac. But when...

I made this broccoli slaw for a party and it was a huge hit. If you can find mayonnaise that is not made with soybean oil, you're good to go. Make it the day before. 2 heads broccoli, florets separated, stems peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks 1/2 small red onion, minced very fine 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds ...

I had a negative EMA test. It was the only test my doctor would agree to do . I read a paper once that stated about 20% of celiacs can be negative for EMA, they are referred to as "sero negative" celiacs. It could also be that the intestinal damage just isn't incredibly severe yet. All I know is i had a VERY positive response to a gluten free diet...

Long story short: when my third son was born, they did the typical newborn screenings, with a new test added recently in our state: Carnitine levels. Apparently a low level of carnitine can indicate an inborn error of metabolism. My son's level was extremely low, and immediately the assumption was that he had a metabolic disorder. However, then they...

Yep, i've been gluten free for nearly a year, but only recently dairy free. I noticed that my sense of smell has suddenly gotten keener. And foods are more flavorful. Things like pineapple are almost TOO sweet or flavorful.

I used to get a headache whenever I drank coffee with cream. I tried soy creamer, still had the same effect. It was a headache right above my nose, between my eyes, and very annoying. Felt like a sinus headache. So I switched to black tea, and my allergies got worse. Then I learned that mold can be present in black teas. Now i drink iced coffee with...