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  1. Pegleg84
    Cross contamination is a constant battle. In order to be 100% gluten-free, you should have our own toaster, cutting board, collander, anything that could be contaminated with gluten. Even a crumb can cause a reaction, and for some of us even tiny traces can be an issue. Of course, if your elimination diet is helping, then it's quite possible that you have...
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    I also have trouble with brown rice, usually just whole brown rice (too much fibre for my poor gut to handle, likely). Usually in flour form its fine, but it does bother me on occasion. White rice is no problem as long as I don't eat too much at once. I don't have a know allergy or intolerance, it's just something my body doesn't always like to process. ...
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    Glutenberg is amazing! Brassieurs Sans Gluten is an exclusively gluten-free brewery in Montreal, and they are doing wonderful wonderful things. They're starting to export to the US and all over the world, though you still can't get it in the main liquor store here in Ontario. Thankfully my local bar has it in stock. You can probably find out where its available...
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    re: names. I always figured my name-rememebering-deficiency was hereditary, and since Celiac runs in both my families it probably is. A common passtime with my parents/grandparents is the "oh, you know, what's his name, they're married to so and so...". When I meet someone new, I usually tell the point blank that I'm going to forget their name in 5 minutes...
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    Also, digestive enzymes. It can help process the stuff you are eating. I found they made a huge difference in my, er, consistency. I was having more trouble with C than with D, but they should help with either. And a rotation diet is probably a good idea. Also a food journal. Good luck!
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    It's funny, it seems that when I travel I stock up on all kinds of stuff: more Larabars than I'll need, instant oatmeal (GlutenFrida is my saviour! I even pack a little jar with sugar/almonds/cinnamon that I put in it. Just add boiling water), nuts, chocolate, fruit if I'm travelling domestically, etc. I always bring my own meal on the plane, etc etc. ...
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    Yup, no more casually accepting offered food. Ask: What is it? what's in it? where's the package? I need to read the label. If you can't find out what's in it, don't eat it! It's a learning curve, definitely. we've all messed up, and feel horrible, then get better, then mess up again, but you get better at it, and eventually it'll become second nature. ...
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    If you're inhaling the hairspray when sprayed, then yes, there's definitely a possibility. However, if it's already dried on her hair, and has no contact with your mouth, then it's probably fine. If it this only happens when you dye her hair, maybe you're sensitive to something in the dye? Ammonia? other chemicals? I doubt there's any gluten in the hair...
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    For American gluten-free beers, New Planet Pale Ale hands down for a nice easy drinking and tasty beer. Green's comes in next for something a little heavier (and stronger!) Their amber is amazing, and the blonde is delicious but at 8% or so totally kicked my arse! There's also a brewery that does a strawberry beer that 's really nice (I can't remember the...
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    Hi Kerry I'm hoping you've looked at other parts of the forum (see Post-diagnosis, or Coping With) for more specifics of adjusting to the gluten-free diet and what to expect when you first start. To answer your question, everyone is different, but it takes an average of 6 months for your gut to heal completely, sometimes longer, but you'll probably...
  11. Pegleg84
    I'm kind of bad at remembering to replentish my emergency food supply. Larabars. They have saved me many a time. Chocolate. as in a piece or two off a good dark chocolate Avocado. All I need is a knife and a spoon, really. Nuts Corn chips, or any gluten-free chips really Banana Hummus Sometimes I make popcorn (on the stove. I got a whirley...
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    (is it odd that the OP hasn't replied at all? Probably scared them off) Well, obviously and unfortunately this does not seem to have been a hypothetical. And yup, if you've put yourself in a situation where there's absolutely nothing in your house, or even someone else's house, that you can eat, you're just going to have to suck it up and hold out until...
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    I believe this is a hypothetical question, and one that I've ocassionally wondered about. If in a disaster/desert island/prisoner situation you had no access to safe food, and your only options were to either starve or eat gluten and suffer, which would you do? I'd probably hold out as long as I could, but if there were no other options (hypothetically...
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    Also, even if your future niece/nephew does end up developing Celiac, it may not kick in until they're older, so not sure if a non-Celiac mother eating gluten while breastfeeding would really be a problem (but don't quote me on that). It would be a good idea for them to get him/her tested periodically when they're old enough and watch out for symptoms. ...
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    Hi Harley Welcome to the forum. Glad you've figured out that gluten is an issue. Have you been tested for Celiac? Some people do indeed develop problems with other gluten-free grains like rice. It could be a temporary thing while your body is healing. For example, I have trouble digesting the "good" rices, like whole-grain brown rice, etc. And even too...
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    Alesusy, while it's always possible you're getting CCd from somewhere, I wouldn't call that gluten light. I only apply that to people who go "sorta" gluten free... like cutting out bread but not worrying about stuff in sauces, for example (ie: "gluten-free" dieters). 5 months in, it sounds like you're doing your very best, and you are gluten free to the best...
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    Maybe Rick Perry has celiac. No wheat, barley, or... ummmm... emmm? What's that next one?
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    I've totally walked straight into a glass door at a shoe store. It was open when I went in! My friends didn't let me live that one down for a while, and damn my head hurt! When brain-foggy, I'll often think I've done things I haven't, or assume I haven't and do it again. I do a lot of walking into the kitchen instead of the copy room here at the office ...
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    Pegleg84 replied to Adalaide's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I'm so sorry, Adelaide! Nothing is more of a shock than finding out someone has taken their own life. Right out of the blue. I'll be thinking about you And yes, mental health and celiac do go hand in hand. That was one of my biggest issues pre-gluten free, and I have trouble with anxiety when I get glutened. While diet might not solve everything, it sure...
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    You're in Chicago! which is about the best place to be. I was there for the first time a few weeks ago and ate out all weekends with no problems at all! Then again, I can eat corn... However, it seems a lot of restaurants there are more knowledgeable and accomodating to food intolerances. I might even have seen "corn free' options at The Chicago Diner, but...
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    I think we always maintain a healthy amount of fear, or rather, suspicion, of anything potentially gluteny. That's what makes us read the label 3 times, or pass on the "I think they're gluten-free' whatever. But I know that any time I'm not feeling up to snuff, I suspect I got into something, even if I'm just having a bad day (those do happen all on their...
  22. Pegleg84
    HI bjb As everyone else said, best to take things one step at a time first. Worry about getting rid of the gluten. It might be a good idea to cut out dairy while you're healing, but honestly, if it's not bothering you at all, no reason to cut it out completely (though go easy on it). Like Gemini, I didn't notice a problem with dairy until a couple...
  23. Pegleg84
    whisky, water, lemon. Best drink for the stomach, I've found. Bartenders usually look at me funny when I order it, but I know what I want, dang it! I'm going to check into these charcoal capsules too. Is the idea that they soak up the crap that's trying to hurt you? I've tried nettle tea a few times, but don't feel it makes a difference. Anyway, glad...
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    I've seen them at the organic market and the farmer's market in the summer, but never tried them. Now's time to give it a shot. And if they're tasty maybe I'll try growing some. Thanks
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    Hi Brian Sorry to hear about your struggles. Brain fog is often worse than stomach pain, I know! Even after I went gluten-free, I still got brain fog after most meals. I discovered I'm also intolerant to soy (my evil nemesis) and dairy, but whole grains and dense proteins can do bad stuff to me too. There's a lot of great advice here already, but...
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