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Hi! I'm Ashley. Newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Went gluten-free but still suffering a lot of hearings, plus strange symptoms that are cognitive in nature plus a persistent, constant ringing in the ears and SEVERE fatigue. Also have rheumatoid arthritis which is in remission. I'm 25 and live in Pittsburgh. I am a HUGE Steeler fan and a PITT alumni. I am currently a graduate student earning my Master's Degree in Elementary Ed, and I currently work as a school secretary at a private Catholic school. In my free time I am a writer and I love spending time with my boyfriend. I am very close with my friends and family, too, and am a dog-lover. I have a dog named LucyLoo who is a pug mix, and my spoiled little princess :)

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    Yeah, that's one thing I've def done -- got my OWN toaster Why risk it, ya know?? ALSO --- does anyone know if PREDNISONE is gluten-free? A steroid? I take it on occasion for Arthritis flare-up and the Walgreen's pharmacy said they believe it contains gluten but I've found many websites of manufacturers, etc. that say otherwise! So foncufsed!!
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    OMG thank you -- it is nice to see the phrase "be real people" -- and to find someone who agrees with me. That's what I've been thinking all along. Cross contamination, I understand. Lipstick/lipgloss I understand...even toothpaste. But the shampoo/beauty product thing and dog thing? Come on! I agree, no "official" source has said anything to the effect that...
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    Thanks....I talked to one of my best friends who owns a salon (and never would lie to try to get me to spend money lol) who says that she has a Celiac client who always uses the same products as me and has never been "glutened" by it. She also asked a GI who she services who said the same thing -- most shampoos are fine unless you swallow it...which I probably...
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    Outback, EatNPark. PF Chang's & Uno Grille are all gluten-friendly
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    Hi Laura I am newly diagnosed, 25, and from the South Hills also
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    Hi!! I am a PITT graduate & IUP grad student...live in the South Hills area. Get in touch if you'd like
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    Hmmm what about the brands they sell at the salons? The more expensive shampoos? Do most of those brands have gluten? I will have to check out the product websites. I guess going back to Fructis or Pantene would save me some money at least! hehehe
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    I don't **think** I'm getting glutened, but, I DO think it is going to take me some time to feel better, as I just started the gluten-free diet about a month ago. I just don't think I've started feeling the positive side effects yet. Haha and yeah, I think my bf likes taking care of me, too. It just makes me feel bad!! But that's my own issue, I guess...
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    I have to admit, about 2 weeks ago, I broke down SOBBING because I wanted pizza! No lie! I also stormed out of a local restaurant because there was literally nothing I could eat there. LOL...I'll adjust (one should hope!)
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    Well, I am a weirdo b/c I shower with my back to the water...leaning my head back, so I rarely if ever get shampoo in my mouth I guess I'm lucky in that sense! I don't play chew my hair, either. Do MOST "mainstream" shampoos have gluten in them? I buy Paul Mitchell all-natural Special Green Tea Tree Oil Shamppoo/Conditioner. The only product I use for...
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    Aww thank you so much. You are totally correct in all of that. I guess I knew all of it but it does help to hear it from someone else who has dealt with the same issue. Yes, my bf IS a keeper, that's for sure. And as others said, if the roles were reversed, I'd def be there for him, too. You are so right in that he DOES get annoyed w/ my guilt/apologies....
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    Thank you so much! You ALL are right!! I guess deep down inside I already knew all of this, but it is quite helpful to hear it from other people!!! Thanks again!
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    Hmm, I guess it's hard for me due to contradictory things. My doctor told me that I should not worry about beauty products, kissing, toothpaste, and I also found the following off of a Celiac Info website.... CELIAC MYTHS: Myth: Gluten can be absorbed through the skin. Fact: Gluten molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin. If...
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    PS: I am glad to see I am not alone or crazy in experiencing the types of symptoms that I have been, considering they are not "typical" .. ya know? So thanks for sharing And feel better :)
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    Thanks, yeah, my physical fibromyalgia symptoms stopped bothering me awhile ago, as my arthritis went into remission. (The muscle aches and tenderness and weakness, etc.) I also take a ton of vitamins and probitotics. Trust me, I've been doing this for years now. I take good natural vitamins, too, not overly processed manmade crap. They just dont' seem to...
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