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  1. sbj

    ARCHIVED Intolerent To Gluten

    sbj replied to rvp's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

    I agree with the medical person! There are many medical professionals and celiac 'experts' who feel that there are three separate conditions: celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and wheat allergy. Both celiac disease and wheat allergy can be diagnosed but there is no universally accepted way to diagnose gluten intolerance. The impact on the body for each...
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    Not to be a downer but my partner and I tried the gluten free pizza at Zpizza in Foothill Ranch, CA and were sorely disappointed. I tried the mozarella with sausage and he had the soy cheese with pepperoni. Not very good, expensive, small. (Only available personal size.) I rather preferred the frozen Glutino brand spinach/feta (I believe) - cheaper, better...
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    Why are you sick all of the time? Please note that the Cornish Rex cat is not really hypo-allergenic. It's the cat saliva people are typically allergic to - not the fur/hair: Despite some belief to the contrary, the Cornish Rex's short hair does not make it non- or hypo-allergenic. Allergic reactions from cats are not the result of hair length, the...
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    Maybe you got food poisoning from something you had for breakfast? What did you eat for the previous meals - the ones before dinner? Also, perhaps you had a lactose/dairy issue with one of the cheeses? Three different cheeses (goat, cheddar, and port wine!) is quite a bit even for someone with a strong tummy . . . combine that with the acids from the wine...
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    IMO, you can bring a pizza into the kitchen and you can cook pancakes in the garage. There are many here who share a kitchen without problems. My partner was never advised that he must eat gluten free in my presence because I have celiac disease. I'd suggest you both visit a dietitian (well-versed in celiac and cross-contamination issues) together to speak...
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    I had the genetic testing done through my HMO via Prometheus. It was the last step in my diagnosis: first endoscopy, then celiac blood panel, and lastly genetic test. The genetic test was done only to confirm my doctors' suspicion; it cannot diagnose celiac in and of itself. I personally would not bother with this testing as I don't think it really tells...
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    An interesting theory but I don't think it has relevance to the immune system; it has more to do with rats and stored grains. Stored grain tends to attract rats. Rats harbor fleas that transmit a certain bacteria. That bacteria causes the plague. So, it tends to reason, if celiacs in ancient times realized that grain was the cause of their intestinal problems...
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    And isn't it funny that there are two sides to this issue? Some folks feel that doctors order too many tests - just because they are out to make a buck (or fear malpractice lawsuits). Other folks feel that doctors refuse to order tests because they think their patients are hypochondriacs (or because they receive bonuses from the HMOs when they save them...
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    You do realize, don't you, that you just urged all of us to ignore you? Let's face it, IMO, tallgirl is the one who is being attacked. She is respectfully disagreeing with some opinions here that aren't based on fact (AKA peer-reviewed scientific studies) and she is being repeatedly told that she is 'attacking' people for her simple disagreement. I...
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    Pre-packaged lettuce has been known to have problems with e-coli. "results of our search for brown, gooey leaves might make you say
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    Hi Anthony: I hope you start to feel better soon. 2 1/2 months is not really that long to expect results. You are going to have to be more patient and wait for at least 6 months if not longer. I also notice that you have never been diagnosed with celiac disease . . . perhaps you don't have celiac disease and that is why going gluten free hasn't helped?
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    I agree with the previous poster - if you think it might be celiac then get to your doctor and have him/her run the celiac panel. That would be your starting point. But just a quick thought or two . . . the headaches, dry skin, joint pain, even fatigue could all be due to lack of proper hydration so be sure to drink the correct amount of water each day...
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    For the record, that is not a Dr. Green quote. However, he does address the issue in his famous book.
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    Thanks so much, Tallforagirl, for the information. I agree that newcomers need to also hear a voice of reason. I'm reminded of the purported link between deodorants and breast cancer. I hope that you do not become the victim of abuse here! I recall that some folks on this forum were very upset that some others were asking for proof and links and such. Now...
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    ARCHIVED Need Recipe

    sbj replied to Wenmin's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I haven't made any gumbos but I've had great success with sweet rice flour for gravies and white/cream sauces. Seems that for a gumbo you'd heat some margarine and oil in a heavy bottom pan, sprinkle the rice flour over and let it sit for a minute. I think about 1 heaping tablespoon for two+ cups liquid). After a bit I whisk the flour in with the oil/margarine...
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    I get excessive flushing/blushing (embarrassing, isn't it?) But it is not a symptom of celiac disease for me because I still have it even after going gluten free. In my case I believe it is due to hyperhidrosis but it's also typical of rosacea. You might research both and see if either applies to you.
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    Here's hoping it continues to work for you - (I'm always a bit leery of shareware that is free) . . . I forgot to download it myself last nite to see if it would work for my household. It's always easy to search the 'net for recipes but I forget something - I swear - every single time - I go to the grocery store. And my successful recipes, since I sort of...
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    I can't recommend the below site, or vouch for the software, or say that there are no viruses or other gotchas - so beware . . . But the link purports to offer for free what you are after (click on Download in left column): Open Original Shared Link Try at your own risk and let us know if it works! "1) Electronic Cookbook - Simply tell Cook'n what...
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    In general, I believe that loud digestive noises indicate a healthy digestive system. It's normal. In some cases it may be caused by a tumor. I have also read that it may be caused by bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine. If that was the case, you might also have increased flatulence and abdominal bloating. One possible fix? "Fortunately...
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    By Jove I think you're correct! It should be milligrams and not micrograms. I cheerfully stand corrected. BTW, per Wikipedia, "The abbreviation μg is often used in scientific literature, but JCAHO recommends that hospitals do not use this abbreviation in handwritten orders due to the risk that the Greek letter μ could be mistaken for an m, resulting i...
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    You claimed that The Vitamin D Council was not selling anything. They are. They have partnered with another company to sell vitamin d test kits. I think you are confusing 'advertisers' on a website, with 'sponsors' of a website. In the case of the former, the advertisers pay to advertise their services or products on a site that is maintained by someone...
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    Are they cooking over charcoal in a BBQ or over an open fire? BBQ chicken, scrambled eggs, chili. Off the top of my head - and I just went camping this weekend - we had BBQ chicken on the grill, with tortilla chips for the starch, and boil-in-the-bag vegetables. Added some raw carrots, applesauce, and pudding cups for dessert (you could try soy pudding...
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    The Vitamin D Council itself may not be selling anything but they are sponsored by Bio-Tech Pharmacal and that company sells vitamin D. The 'Vitamin D Council' is merely "a group of concerned citizens [including Dr. Cannell] that believe many humans are needlessly suffering and dying from Vitamin D Deficiency." One needs to be careful because we don...
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    I don't think any of that is necessarily true - some of it is true but it's all relative to your personal situation. For instance, some people gain weight because their intestines are finally functioning normally. This might not be the case for you. Some people start to gain weight because they begin to eat more corn and potatoes and other starches in...
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    Rachel: Please get your butt over to a meeting of Overeaters Anonymous. Open Original Shared Link One hour is not asking too much - please give it a try!
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