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    After going gluten free, I noticed that my period was worse when I had eaten dairy the week prior. I tested my theory; I cut dairy out of my diet during one cycle and i had a cramp-free period. The next cycle I ate some dairy the day or two before my period, and it was horrible. If you haven't cut out dairy yet, you might try it--I think those of us with...
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    I'm allergic to both apples and green beans. So that shoots that theory. Also bananas. But I ate them for years, even after an allergy test showed I had a "low" reaction to them. It wasn't until going off gluten and dairy that those foods started to really bother me. Green bean plants (growing in the garden) give me hives if i even brush against them...
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    This may sound simplistic, but have you been tested for rotavirus or any other virus or bacteria that commonly causes diarrhea? It could be an illness, not related to the celiac sprue.
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    Does anybody else have multiple food allergies along with gluten intolerance? About six years ago I had anaphylaxis, and while they couldn't definitely say what caused it, I tested high for allergies to dust, mold and cats and dogs, and "Mild" reactions to bananas, apples and green beans. The doctor didn't indicate that he thought the food allergies were...
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    I thought it was complicated at first as well, but then I realized the cookbooks I was looking at were trying to duplicate complicated casseroles (requiring a white sauce, pasta, et cetera), cookies, and cakes. All of those require special flours and things like xanthan gum. I was stymied by not only the complicated recipes but the cost of the alternative...
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    Believe me, I'm not trying to downplay the seriousness of a new strain of flu. We are taking it seriously here. My kids are homeschooled, so already our exposure is limited. We will not be taking them to the library or other places with lots of people. We do go to the grocery store, I don't see that changing soon. I've told my kids they need to eat their...
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    About 7 years ago, I had an anaphylactic reaction, but the doctors couldn't pinpoint what caused it. I went in for allergy testing and was found to be highly allergic to dust, mold and cats, but the only food allergies they found were bananas, green beans and apples--and they said those were all very mild reactions. Since i could still eat those foods...
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    Whoa! Black teas have aspergillus? I am allergic to mold--aspergillus specifically---so that may explain some lingering allergy symptoms I've been having. I drink black tea every morning. I gave up coffee because it was causing me problems, and switched to black tea. But green tea is okay, and white tea? I like both of those. Dangit, one more...
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    I agree with Gemini. Remember bird flu? How people freaked out about that? Hmmm...no pandemic then, either. My husband has lived in Mexico and remembers that the general health of the population is much poorer than that in the United States and Canada. Workers don't have sick leave; they go in to work sick. They get more rundown. Children don't have...
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    Since his diet is not completely dairy free, as he eats cheese occasionally, I would first work to make sure is diet is completely dairy free. Read labels for "casein" and "whey" (both from milk). Give his body a few weeks to make sure the dairy clears out of his body, and keep an eye on his symptoms. If he doesn't see any relief, then eliminate gluten...
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    I don't buy it. My husband is type O and has no apparent issues with gluten. I'm type B and can't have gluten, dairy or oranges (if I drink orange juice or eat an orange, my psoriasis flares). I think our bodies are a tad more complicated than to be easily explained by blood type.
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    Yep, it's easy to think, "Oh, I already feel gross...why not?" I did this today. I ate a piece of cheese from my son's plate without thinking, and feel gross, and so I ended up eating some Pringles (the wheat starch always gets me). So I'll have that lovely effect to look forward to. I can't believe I was so dumb.
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    Does Zyrtec work better than Claritin? I've been taking generic Claritin for years now for my allergies, but recently it doesn't seem to be working. I've been pondering trying Zytrec. To the OP, if your son is taking an antihistamine, it's worth it to maybe try a different one to see if it works better.
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    Even occasional dairy can exacerbate mucous production, as I have found. Also, you need to make sure any soy cheese or substitute dairy foods do not have casein in them--the protein in dairy. A lot of soy cheese pizzas, for instance, have casein in the soy "cheese". I have just given up all fake cheese substitutes, except for homemade ones. Regarding...
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    I've been gluten free since 8/08, but relied heavily on cheese and yogurt to fill the "comfort food" gap. Recently I've been having the same symptoms plus some new ones, that I've linked to dairy: --Brain fog --Tiredness, lethargy --Joint pain (shoulders, mostly) --Tingling in feet --Muscle spasm These seem to lessen and disappear in some cases...
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    I eat gluten- and dairy-free. Breakfast is sometimes scrambled or fried eggs, with some sauteed veggies or a fruit smoothie (frozen fruit, a banana, fresh spinach, coconut milk and water to blend). Sometimes I have Rice Chex, with soy milk, but i don't do soy very often. Lunch is sometimes whatever leftover meat and veggies I can find. Or i do...
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    How do you tell if the Vitamin E in products is derived from wheat or soy? I noticed that my Organix shampoo (I have to use shampoos free of sulfates, or my forehead breaks out badly) and the Suave clarifying I use once in a while both have tocopherol (Vitamin E). I know it can be derived from either wheat or soy. If it is derived from wheat, is there any...
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    At first, when I cut out gluten, the fatigue was much, much better. I could wake up at a reasonable time in the morning, rather than sleeping in until my husband woke me before going to work. You know, so somebody would be awake with the kids and all. Then I noticed I'd get drowsy now and then, the fatigue would hit me before the kids' bedtime. I...
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    I also can't do this diet as a vegetarian. I'm sensitive to dairy, so if i took out meat, I would have gluten free grains, vegetables and fruits. Oh, and nuts and seeds, I suppose. I have found articles about low carnitine levels in celiac patients (carnitine is a substance mostly found in red meat) reflect my own medical history perfectly. I feel much...
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    Strict gluten free diet means just that. No gluten in anything. Gluten isn't just in wheat, but wheat is the most obvious source of gluten usually. Gluten is in barley, rye and oats as well as spelt. And because it's in barley, it can hide in seasonings (barley malt) and flavorings. If you know for sure you have a bad reaction to dairy (and many...
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    Yep, it's hard. Hard to accept that a food that so many others can eat without difficulty (seemingly) can cause us so much difficulty. Remember that not only are you causing yourself immediate pain and discomfort when you eat gluten, but you may also be damaging your body in ways you can't see. Your fingernails and fatigue point to vitamin deficiencies...
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    I found this topic through a Google search, and I find it interesting. After my third son was born, he was found to have an extremely low level of carnitine (they screen babies now for metabolic disorders by testing their carnitine levels). They tested me, and my level was basically 1. The doctors said they'd never seen anybody walking around with such...
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    One of the main reasons I decided to not pursue further testing for celiac was the insurance. We have good insurance now, but you never know, down the road, when you might have to apply for new health insurance. I once got turned down because I was honest about having been diagnosed with depression and an eating disorder. If I were you, I would try...
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    I'd almost bet money that they used soy sauce to flavor the meat. I have never heard of "loose meat" sandwiches before, but soy sauce is used in a lot of meat dishes. Or the worcestershire sauce they used, if they used it, might not have been gluten free. Or it was cross-contamination. But, yeah, you have learned why it's best to bring your own food...
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    Honestly, you can't be held responsible for others' irresponsibility to their health. First focus on getting yourself healthy. Why does your mom do all the cooking? Whenever I hear that, I suspect it's either because the mom won't let anybody in the kitchen OR the other family members refuses to cook. Can you cook your own food? If so, then put items...
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