LkGrgGrrl
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ARCHIVED ? Diet Pepsi, Caramel Coloring
LkGrgGrrl replied to Clarissagoog's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I have the same reaction as I do when I consume gluten. Pain, fever, distention, cramping, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea... FYI... the FDA states that as long as there are less than 20 parts per million of gluten in a product it may call itself "Gluten Free" and if I am not mistaken, it is this definition which is used in sodas like Pepsi and Coke. I have... -
ARCHIVED Anyone Around Albany Ny?
LkGrgGrrl replied to bremac's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
The blood tests can be "inconclusive" because the test looks for antibodies and the antibody level is strictly related to gluten consumption for that date. If I go a week without eating gluten my antibodies drop like a hot rock. There is no bacteria or virus to check so an elevated antibody level can only point your doctor towards Celiac. However,... -
ARCHIVED Anyone Around Albany Ny?
LkGrgGrrl replied to bremac's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi, I'm new to the Albany area and still trying to find a GI Doc that is very knowledgeable about Celiac. Can you recommend any? -
For anyone who wants to make a gluten-free cheesecake WITH the Graham Cracker Crust, I recommend kinnikinnick S'moreables. They are Gluten, Wheat, Dairy and Casein Free and taste exactly like I remember Graham Crackers tasting before my diagnosis 3 years ago. THEY ARE DELISH and will make a most authentic tasting crust!
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Awww, I wish I could eat everything at the Cheesecake Factory. I'm hyper sensitive so based on all of your replies, I won't be going there.