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    Warning to Aussies Cadbury have just started releasing new packaging, which has a 'may contain traces of wheat' statement, even on plain milk chocolate. When contacted via facebook, the response was that there hadn't been any changes to ingredients or production methods, but they had reviewed their allergen labelling to better reflect the allergens...
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    Just wanted to say a well-overdue thanks for your tips - thing went really well! My sister and I loved the gluten-free bakery, I was very naughty and had donuts and cheese scones - I hadn't had either of those since going gluten-free! Their chia bread was pretty good, it had a nice taste and lasted well for a few days. All in all it was worth the 2 trips...
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    Thank you so much for your reply - we are going this Sunday, November 27th. I have hit google and got some ideas, but the main issue is whether the places listed are open or closed! Those suggestions will be really helpful, I'm hoping to stop my sister feeling too overwhelmed on the first trip away since going gluten-free. Again, much appreciated...
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    I had to send you a message because your profile picture made me laugh. I visited Australia a few years ago (I"m Canadian) and spent over an hour in a park in Canberra trying to get a photo of those birds (still have no idea what they're called!) with their little yellow things on their head sticking up! They just wouldn't cooperate with me!

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    Hi to the Kiwis! I am about to visit Christchurch and I have some questions about the current availability of gluten-free food, particularly given all the disruption you have had recently. We will stay in Merivale and St Albans but I'm sure we're willing to travel around for something good. My sister has just gone gluten-free so I am looking for nice...
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    Hiya Gluten sensitive + FODMAP + more from Sydney right here! There's a bunch of people on fructose/FODMAP diets at the yahoo group called 'fructose malabsorption australia' and there are plenty of people there who are gluten free too. It's a massive pain having more than just gluten to deal with, but you may find that on the right diet you can...
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    I'm not sure if you want to try again, but I was taking Doxycycline 50mg a day. It may be that you just dont do well with tetracycline antibiotics, or it may be the higher dose. I googled Lymecyclinum and wikipedia says that it is more effective than traditional tetracyclines as it is absorbed easier by the gut, so your 100mg dose may be have the effect of...
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    I know it can be really disheartening not to see results yet. However, your biopsy showed damage so I would expect it would take months for your digestive system to get closer to normal. Please don't give up on the gluten free diet yet, something is causing your damage and there's a very good bet it's gluten. Have a search around here and you will find lots...
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    Sorry I don't have time for a full explanation, but here's been a few posts about fructose problems recently, so if you search for fructose or FODMAP you will find some previous posts. FODMAPs are a larger category of poorly absorbed sugars that include fructose. There are a range of fruits and vegetables that are low in fructose, and people have varying...
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    A lot of people with fodmap problems can't tolerate brown rice, myself included. It's been tested safe for fodmaps but some people think they react to the small amount of fructans. Are you a member of the yahoo group 'fructose malabsorption australia'? If not, they are a great resource.
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    A couple of other emails came through Simple products - all range gluten free EXCEPT simple nourishing body wash and simple soothing shower cream which contain hydrolysed wheat gluten. Kleenex aloe vera tissues are confirmed safe (I was concerned they might have some sort of unsafe moisturising ingredient, happily not) Soph
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    Their attitude makes me so mad for your daughter. There's a very high chance they are poisoning her, and when you try to provide her with safe nutrition they give you a dressing down? The head of the kitchen is willfully ignorant and unhelpful, and the teacher is surprised that your child isn't working at full capacity! If they continue with that attitude...
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    Hi all My gluten antibodies have unfortunately risen, so I've started from scratch and gone through everything I use and contacted the manufacturers. Here's an updated list for those that are interested. Confirmed as gluten free by company * All colgate toothpastes distributed in Australia * Reach floss
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    I spoke to someone at red rock today, and I was pretty impressed. She was aware of celiac and gluten issues, and was happy to give me a lot of detail about their processes. She said that they fry the chips, then add the salt and add a very fine spray of palm oil to help it stick. They don't have any corn or other additives in their salt, which is a bonus...
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    The single best thing is to join the 'fructose malabsoprtion australia' yahoo group. There you can get access to some recent research papers, including ones that involve scientific explanations of the process and research studies. The best lists of fructose and fodmap content come from Monash University in Australia, as they are the ones actually testing...
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    Yep, just the sea salt ones. I'll ask about corn in the salt if you like, why not kill two birds with one stone. I eat potatoes regularly and I'm sure I don't have a problem with them, so it's really only a possible contamination issue I'm considering here. I also suspect shared machinery, I'll see if they'll give me that much info. I do also eat piranha...
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    I also think that the people close to you wouldn't lie about your smell. If you really did smell then surely they would welcome the chance to tell you when you asked. If you want to be really sure why not ask a friend to come to the gym with you and do a sniff test when you have finished working out, as that sounds like the time you thought you smelt the...
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    Hi all Heads up - I'm pretty sure that the potato chips in question are an Aussie brand only. I've been eating the plain chips as the ingredients are safe for gluten and my elimination diet and there's no 'may contain traces' warning on the pack. However, a couple of times in the last few months I have noticed a slight aftertaste on them which...
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    I would agree that going gluten free seems like a very good idea based on your testing so far. If you skin doesn't clear up after that, I have had success with treating folliculitis. Mine occurred well after I went gluten free, I suspect as a reaction to something in my diet. It was on my scalp, neck and back and was extremely painful, it looked like big...
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    My sister recently had the gene testing done by my GP and it didn't cost her anything. I think the issue is that your GP doesn't believe it is warranted. I agree with the suggestion that you should find a more supportive GP. Do you have a family history of celiac or gluten sensitivity, or any other particular reasons for suspecting celiac? Have you had the...
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    Fair enough. Mine often got worse after some foods, especially MSG, which gave me some clues that it was food related. If you do find any changes with foods, make a note of them. If it's of interest, I used the topical antibiotic cream for a while but found it didn't help much. My doctor tried me on a very low dose tetracycline antibiotic to treat another...
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    It may be that crust hasn't reached you yet. Check it out at Open Original Shared Link and see! Dominoes advertise in the celiac society magazine, but I'm a little dubious about it myself. Perhaps go in to your local store on a quiet day and ask them what procedures they have to avoid cross contamination, because that's what I'd be concerned about. Eating...
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    Mine did improve a bit, but I was still getting it quite a lot until I cut out some other foods I was intolerant to, and limited sugar. I find that when I eat nice a safe my skin is very settled, but if I go overboard with sugar I can really flare up. I think it has a lot to do with inflammation for me. Is your rosacea pretty constant, or does it flare...
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    There's 2 possibilities that I can think of, other than a simple banana intolerance. Bananas contain a type of amine that people can be sensitive to. Amines are found in most meats (especially cured), cheese (especially matured or ripened), chocolate, and bananas. I can't remember all the amine sources all at the moment, look in to the RPA elimination...
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