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    mario, This is just a thought, but it sounds to me like your friend may be eating trace amounts of gluten pretty frequently, so he might only notice trouble when he consumes larger quantities than usual. If you are being stricter than he is about eliminating ALL gluten from your diet, I think it stands to reason that you will experience symptoms after...
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    Laura, I'm not familiar with mustard bran. What kind of products is it found in?
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    This may not be entirely relevant, but here goes: When I was about 19, I began experiencing pain deep in my lower left abdomen that was temporarily relieved by passing gas. (Bizarrely enough, it was also referred to my left foot; often I knew an "episode" was imminent because I would start limping for no reason!) It was an intermittent pain, lasting...
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    YankeeDB, I don't think LaChoy soy sauce is fermented like most other soy sauces--at least it is certainly not "aged." I believe it is mostly water and salt with a bit of soy and caramel color to make it look right (and maybe some preservatives as well; I can't remember)! I wouldn't be surprised to hear that it is causing you problems, but they may not...
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    YankeeDB, Thank you so much for the insight! There are fortunately no alcoholics in my immediate family, so I didn't notice the similarity until you pointed it out, but now it seems totally obvious. I may check out some literature the next time I'm at the library and see whether it is relevant to our situation. Like I said, I don't harass my husband...
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    Carrie, I wonder if you might be experiencing what's known as "adrenal exhaustion." You might want to do a Google search on the term. A website that I have found very informative is Open Original Shared Link. Nutritional support and some supplements (like pregnenolone for women or DHEA for men) can help a lot, but the specifics differ depending on each...
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    Mario, Lay's chips are supposed to be gluten-free, but I'm pretty sure they are NOT produced on a dedicated gluten-free line, so they could easily be contaminated. Also, did you use a taco seasoning mix, and are you sure it was gluten-free? It's tough trying to figure out where the trouble is coming from, but keep at it and you'll get there!
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    Laura, I have had no problems using The Spice Hunter brand East Indian Hot Curry powder. If there were even traces of gluten in it, my breastfeeding baby's eczema would flare up and start spreading, but it hasn't after any time I have made curried dishes. I also REALLY love the flavor (and it doesn't have any fenugreek, which I just plain can't stand...
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    Heather, I used to have a couple of canker sores all the time as a child. I've never had a whole mouthful before, though! Ouch! I know there are at least a couple of others on this message board who have had this problem, and yes, it does seem to be related to celiac disease. I hope you feel better soon!
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    cinzia, Yes, I have the same problem, and I went gluten-free last Halloween. I am beginning to suspect that food combining may play a large role in my ongoing discomfort. Not too long ago, I ate a meal where I actually didn't bloat: two turkey hot dogs and a salad for breakfast! (I was out of everything else!) I'm trying to convince myself to separate...
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    Karina, Yes, I am feeling a whole lot better. I have seen improvement in areas where I didn't even realize I had been feeling bad! I have not been formally diagnosed with celiac disease, not even by blood work, because by the time I realized that gluten was most likely responsible for my generally suboptimal health I had already been wheat-free for several...
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    Gillian, I remember the hunger and weird stomach sensations I used to have, and I think they took the better part of a year to dissipate. It's not quite the same as your situation, though, because 1.) I wasn't quite gluten-free at the time, and 2.) I was exclusively breastfeeding a young baby. I, too, used to have to eat enough for three, and feeling...
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    Mariann, I would look into thyroid testing, if he were my child. I seem to remember reading that celiac disease-related antibodies can cross-react with thyroid tissue, leading to decreased thyroid function. I'm sure most doctors would assume that there hasn't been enough time for significant damage to occur in your son, but given that he seems to have...
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    Karina, I apologize; sometimes I neglect or forget to check my e-mail for several days at a time. My symptoms include hypoglycemia, tender pressure points, and a tendency to bloat after meals (though it's not nearly as bad now as it used to be), as well as this list I excerpted from a very old thread here on this board: There may be other symptoms...
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    tammy, What brand of nuts did you eat? I (and my baby) have reacted to Planter's dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, so I am having a hard time trusting nuts right now. I also tend to wake up fatigued with an achy torso, especially if I have recently had an "accident." I have noticed that the aches are much worse if I roll onto my back as I sleep, so...
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    kati, You're right, there IS a lot to learn. But don't worry, you'll get the hang of it! In the past, I have used millet as an alternative to couscous. You can toast it in a dry skillet to enhance its flavor, too. I haven't tried millet since I went totally gluten-free because I am being super cautious about adding grains back in to my diet, but...
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    flagbabyds, Why is Bigelow chamomile tea not gluten-free? I'm just curious since I like a cup of chamomile tea every now and then.
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    Steve, I MAY have had a reaction to Yogi tea (Ginger Lemon, or something like that) the one time I drank it since going gluten-free. I tried calling the phone number on the box before I drank it, but I just got their voice mail. Not good enough when I'm visiting a close friend I haven't seen in at least a year and she offers me tea! So I tried it and...
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    Dessa, Throwing up might help a little bit, but I think that once the reaction starts, there's not much that can be done about it. The symptoms are not caused directly by gluten, but rather by the body's immune system--and once the defenses are marshalled, they're going to do their "job" even if the gluten suddenly disappears!
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    Libby, Phyllo dough is SO incredibly thin that I seriously doubt a gluten-free version is even possible! Even regular phyllo takes so much time and effort to make that it really isn't worth it for most people. A baklava substitute is one of those things that have been floating around in the back of my mind. I'll post the recipe if I ever come up with...
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    Water ice is sort of like really fine-grained sorbet, a frozen dessert/snack that is fat free and not dairy-based. My guess is that "natural flavors" would be the questionable ingredient. Don't feel bad for not knowing; I remember a few years ago, before it became a big thing, my husband and I saw a little place called "Rita's Water Ice" and just about...
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    Mariann, thanks for that suggestion! I think I'll start tracking my response to MSG, although I don't think I eat very much of it to begin with anymore. I guess that must mean my diet is pretty whole-foods based, finally!
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    guppymom, I keep some canned foods in the pantry for when I have only myself to feed and I don't feel like cooking. They're not exciting, but they get the job done. For a complete meal I will eat one (7.5 oz.) can of salmon with skin and bones and NO salt added (I salt it myself), one or two cans of plain vegetables (peas, green beans, or no-salt-added...
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    ddempse2, An allergist would be able to run the blood work (which may indeed be negative since you have been gluten-free for a significant time), but for a "conventional" diagnosis you would need to see a gastroenterologist. You might also want to check out Open Original Shared Link, which offers a smple, non-invasive stool panel for celiac disease. ...
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    Lesley, I don't have any insight, unfortunately, but I was wondering if you have had allergy testing. You probably have, but I consider it an obligatory question when someone mentions hives!
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