lynnelise

I'm glad you asked, I have wondered this as well. My bloodwork was negative but I have very bad reactions to gluten and low B-12. A EGD done to check for ulcers showed my small intestines were very inflamed but no biospy was taken so it kind of leaves me clueless as to whether I'm at risk for the kind of problems affecting celiacs down the road!

It was never officially discussed but I cook all meals gluten free. Same with cookies, cakes, and brownies. They are just as good so my husband and daughter don't complain. My husband has beer, which is fine because I hate beer anyway. Also there are some pot pies, bagel bites, ect. in the freezer for my husbands quick meals or lunches with gluten and that's okay. He does get a loaf of real bread now and then for lunch and he has his own toaster. No good gluten-free bread is available in my area. If we could buy Udi's here I'd say my husband would switch to it.

I've had limeades at Sonic without problems but there is a huge potential for cross contamination in that place! So it's probably a case of CC.

Of course if the exact same drink caused the exact same reaction last time it could be something else in the drink you are sensitive to.

Same here. I was so sick as a child with constant stomach aches. The doctor told my parents it was psychosomatic and sent me to a counselor. I was also plauged by strep throat. I kept getting it over and over. These issues went away around the time I started my period. My stomach was fine and I had no signs of strep until I was around 26. Then I started getting strep again and my gallbladder started acting up. I had my gallbladder and my tonsils removed but nothing helped. Then I started getting sick with EVERYTHING. Repeated bouts of strep, mono, and shingles. Went gluten free in November and feel boatloads better!

Well that just sucks! I never order fraps because they've always made me sick and I'm always in a hurry so I don't have the time to ask them clean the blender, however it's nice to have the option. They should really make that info known because this is going to make a lot of people sick!

Could it be the actual coffee you are drinking it with. I posted last week about issues I was having with coffee. Various brands were making me really sick and a very helpful guy (Korwyn, I think) said that most coffee is processed/packaged together in like 4 big centers so cross-contamination is rampant.

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I have this in my shoulder, hip, and TMJ. I sound like I'm going to break most days. Worse when glutened.

I've been gluten-free for 6 months. I feel TONS better in general but am still having problems with fatigue and low energy. Some days I feel better than I have in years and others are just so-so. Of course there have been a few accidental glutenings which have set me back. I no longer feel like I'm wading through quicksand though so that's a good thing! Most of my aches are gone (I'm still having shoulder issues, but I think I injured it), my bloating, and GI issues are gone. Overall a great improvement!

My levels are in the 200s as well. My old doctor gave me monthly B12 shots for this because she said that serum levels weren't the best indicator and she doesn't like to see them below 500...unfortunately my new doctor won't prescribe shots if the level is over 200. Luckily I had a vial from the old doc. After 6 months gluten free I can now go close to two months without a shot. I do take the sublingual nightly as well!

It guess I never thought about how coffee was produced and packaged! Thanks for the tip! Looks like I can order unroasted beans online. This is probably a stupid question but, do I need to buy a special coffee roaster or can they be roasted in the oven?

When I'm craving sweets I make the chocolate chip recipe on the side of the Pamela's Gluten free baking mix. It literally takes like less than 20 minutes from start to finish! I use orange extract instead of vanilla and it makes them even better. I sometimes use butterscotch chips (read labels carefully, all brands are not gluten-free) and make bar cookies in an 8x8 pan. So 20 minutes and a weeks worth of treats if you don't share!

Social stuff is hard but I don't let it get me down. Instead of thinking how sad it is that I can't join the party I think how lucky I am that I have a good excuse not to eat junk! By days end co-workers will be loosing their belts and taking heartburn meds but I'll be feeling fine! I try to pack an extra good lunch those days, usually leftovers of a favorite meal. Then I just socialize and wish the birthday person well and enjoy getting an extra long break from working!

I guess I could try the syrups. I don't use anything with Splenda in it so it would add some calories to my morning coffee. I would still love to find ground flavored coffee that set well with me.

I called Folger about the vanilla biscotti but got the CYA statement that they can't guarantee it's gluten free because there are numerous times between harvesting and processing that it could have came into contract with gluten. All she could say was that coffee beans themselves are gluten-free. She wouldn't discuss what natural and artifical flavorings were used. Frustrating.

I believe most Neutrogena make-up items are gluten free.

Congratulations! What a beautiful name!

I buy Kroger Private Selection Ranch dressing and it is soooo good! I use Sweet Baby Ray for BBQ.

I have recently started drinking coffee in the mornings. Last week I drank the Millstone cinnamon hazelnut and the vanilla nut without issues. This week I started on the Millstone Caramel Truffle and got sick with GI "issues" Sunday and Monday. It is my understanding that all Millstone varieties are gluten-free but I decided obviously something is in the caramel that doesn't agree. So last night I went out and bought Folger's Vanilla Biscotti (feel kind of stupid saying I bought something that said biscotti on the label) because I read that all Folger's flavors are gluten free. Well drank my first cup this morning and had even worse issues than with the caramel! Plus I have a weird itchy rash on the top of my hand which I've never gotten before. (I do get rashes on my legs, around the knee when I consume gluten but never anywhere else.)

So I guess basically I'm wondering whether there is anything else in these flavors that I could be reacting to and also where can I find good flavored coffee that is safe. I don't think coffee itself is the problem since I often get Starbucks coffee on my lunch break and do not have issues. I also don't think it's the

Almond Breeze I put in the coffee because I use it in smoothies without issue. Thanks for any help/advice you can provide!

I no longer have a gallbladder but since it's removal I developed gastritis because bile is backing up into my stomach from the small intestine. That is a definate cause of gastritis and ulcers for some people! They gave me a medicine called carafate and it worked wonders!

Pick up some disposable plates, cups, and utensils. In an emergency your intestines are more important than the environment! Definately stock up on supplies at Whole Foods. Keep them in your room, away from the gluten stuff so you'll feel safer. Put foil down on the counters before prepping your food if there are CC concerns. Ignore the nasty cousin or just tell him to mind his own business! Take time to investigate area restaurants for gluten-free options! See if the town has a support group, if so they probably have a website with helpful hints and recommended stores and restaurants! Most of all have fun!

The only time I used the BC mix was in a recipe for Irish Cream cake. The mix smells funny and the batter didn't taste very awesome but the baked product was amazing! My friends all loved it and they aren't gluten-free.

I know how you feel about this! Our local paper had a article about how kamut is a good alternative for those on a gluten-free diet. Ummmm...no.

Rachael drives my husband crazy but I kind of like her. Hope she corrects the error ASAP! I'll email when I get home. Her website keeps shutting down IE on my work computer.

I agree that you should skip the Gevalia. Their customer service rep wouldn't confirm any variety as being gluten free so I canceled my membership!

The Starbucks machine should be okay if they use actual Starbucks coffee or another gluten-free brand. Mini moos are safe. Is the Coffee Mate liquid or powder?

These are my weekly staples:

Fresh or frozen fruits and veggies

Lean meat

Rice

Rice pasta

Rice cakes (Lundberg farms are my favs)

Beans or lentils

Quinoa

Pamela's baking mix

Peanut or other nut butter

Hummus

Chips (I like Food Should Taste Good Olive chips)

Almond milk

Chex (chocolate makes a good dessert snack!)

Larabars

Kind Bars

I experience joint pain mainly in my hip, knee, and shoulder. It hurts a lot worse after getting glutened. I also experience loud popping joints. I sound about 90 years old. I suffered terrible TMJ and even have a stupid $200 mouthguard for it but I've noticed now that when I go long stretches without being contaminated it goes away!