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  1. JillianLindsay
    I'm sorry if this is over-simplified and/or repetitive (I didn't have time to read all the other posts). I am put on prednisone for about two weeks at least twice each year for problems with my asthma. I do not enjoy it, but it certainly helps me breathe easier! The side effects I experience are: constant hunger/huge appetite, sore eyes (sometimes...
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    You need a gluten-free dog whisperer! I can relate, my dog would grab anything off the counter, or anywhere within her reach, as soon as my back is turned... sneaky bugger!
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    I eat them with no problems Hope you feel better soon!
  4. JillianLindsay
    The Canadian Celiac Association says it is safe -- any "hard" or distilled alcohol is gluten-free because the gluten cannot make it through the distillation process. Some people still react to it though because they have a wheat allergy (either in addition to, or as opposed to, celiac disease) or are extremely sensitive. If you're new to the...
  5. JillianLindsay
    Good news -- Jacob Suchard is a division of Kraft Canada, so major allergens would be clearly listed on the ingredients label. Bon apetit!
  6. JillianLindsay
    What about in Canada, does anyone know? It looks like they are distributed by Jacobs Suchard and not Kraft. Ingredients: White Chocolate (sugar, milk ingredients, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, artificial flavour), Nougat (sugar, honey, almonds, invert sugar syrup, dried egg whites). I have no issues with soy or eggs, so it looks perfectly safe...
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    Ditto for me too.
  8. JillianLindsay
    Thank you! Yes, I realize that onions and garlic are safe, however I was told to look out for the powders in ingredients lists because some of the powder mixes aren't pure and can have gluten in the additives. I shall enjoy my salsa, Jillian
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    Sorry for the double post, I realized I had posted this in the wrong place the first time. My question is... is the Old El Paso salsa gluten free in Canada? Anyone know? I've tried searching online with no luck. I have the Thick N' Chunky Medium flavour. The ingredients list onion and garlic powders so there could be hidden gluten there. Is this brand...
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    Is the Old El Paso salsa gluten free in Canada? Anyone know? I've tried searching online with no luck. I have the Thick N' Chunky Medium flavour. The ingredients list onion and garlic powders so there could be hidden gluten there. Is this brand known for listing allergens reliably? Anyone in Canada use this product? Thanks Jillian
  11. JillianLindsay
    Is this in the U.S. or Canada? Thanks,
  12. JillianLindsay
    You are definitely not back to square one my dear. I would definitely recommend starting the gluten-free diet to see if it helps. If you have +ve blood work, lymphocyte overgowth and a positive dietary response, then your DR will likely diagnose you based on those facts. With my limited medical knowledge, I believe that lymphocytes are a type of white...
  13. JillianLindsay
    People with celiac disease can be low on a large number of nutrients. The ones I was tested for were iron, B12, calcium and folic acid. Brittle nails suggest low calcium. You should probably be taking supplements for all of the above (make sure they are gluten-free of course!). Also take a look at the Canada food guide to see if you are getting enough...
  14. JillianLindsay
    I agree with what everyone else has already said... casein is a milk protein and lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose. And you need to ingest lactose in order to keep producing the lactase enzymes to break down the lactose, so your son should avoid casein but not lactose
  15. JillianLindsay
    This is just a wild shot in the dark and I have no evidence to back this up.... but I always react to Starbucks coffee and no other kind. My symptoms are brain fog, major fatigue, and irritability/depression. Have you been drinking Starbucks beverages with no reactions in the recent past? Did you alert the barista that you have celiac disease and they...
  16. JillianLindsay
    Grimm's too Open Original Shared Link
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    Going to Smitty's for dinner tonight (in Winnipeg) for the first time since my dx. Can't find a # to call ahead (it's a brand new location and not yet listed). Does anyone know what (if anything) is safe on their menu? Thanks, Jillian P.S. -- Lisa, I am a HUGE hockey fan too! I've been playing for 20+ years (I'm 26) and watch HNIC whenever...
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    Sounds to me like they're saying that their products are basically gluten-free but in our lawsuit-happy society, no one actually wants to take responsibility for their products, so they won't actually answer your question directly. Frustrating. I tend to stick to companies that will give me a straight answer as I don't want to support companies who won...
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    The Safeway we shop at has a dispenser where you place the bag under the chute and press a lever. No one can cross-contaminate the food ...at least not at the customer level
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    I don't know if celiac disease causes dark circles under the eyes... but I do know that it is something common with allergies. Could you have a mold or dust allergy? Also people with celiac disease that is not yet well-managed may still have D and be dehydrated which can also cause dark circles under the eyes. Here's an older discussion you may want...
  21. JillianLindsay
    They certainly did! After a series of useless emails lol On another note, we were in Toronto for the Thanksgiving weekend and heard that Pizza Nova now has gluten-free crust! Open Original Shared Link (scroll down to 11/19/2008 -- apparenly it's old news, but this in case some haven't heard...) Thought everyone would like to know ...
  22. JillianLindsay
    I can relate. I am newly dx'ed (3 months) and haven't yet developed a grand repertoire of "tools" or coping skills to deal when I come across a difficult situation. I'll try a few times (i.e. different restaurants, asking different questions, etc.) but if that doesn't work out I become very discouraged, frustrated, upset, etc. and start feeling sorry for...
  23. JillianLindsay
    Can someone please email me the gluten-free menu for the Burlington, ON Kelsey's? If you PM me I will give you my email address. ...Thinking about eating there for lunch today. Thanks Jillian
  24. JillianLindsay
    Hi everyone, We are home (southern Ontario) for the Thanksgiving weekend and are visiting as many friends and family as we can while we're here We're meeting a friend for lunch in Burlington, Ontario and I haven't had much chance to investigate which places we should go to that would be safe & knowledgeable about celiac disease. Anyone...
  25. JillianLindsay
    YIKES! You can't just pick off the croutons dear, you must ask the server to leave them off. Even traces of gluten can make you very sick, as you unfortunately experienced. In my opinion you should always let your server know that you have celiac disease so they can take every precaution to avoid cross-contamination and avoid making you sick. ...
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