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  1. psawyer
    I'm not sure how this really contributes to the question under discussion.
  2. psawyer
    Yes, for the 10% who react to oat protein, the reaction is identical to that caused by the other three gluten grains.
  3. psawyer
    The test is not perfect. Even if there are zero antibodies present, a non-zero result is not only normal, it is to be expected.
  4. psawyer
    No, Paul Seelig is the subject of the article written by Destiny Stone.
  5. psawyer
    This is good advice. There are SO MANY foods that you can eat. Focus on them.
  6. psawyer
    For all the reasons cited, and more, a suit is just the wrong thing. Mistakes will happen, but let us work with product providers, and help them learn about out needs. If a vendor is sued then they will just stop making any claim about gluten. Ten other companies will notice the suit, and quietly stop making any statements about gluten. We all lose (except...
  7. psawyer
    Proper blood testing consists of multiple tests. One or more tests are done looking for antibodies specific to gluten, combined with a total serum iga test. The latter test must be "normal" for the results of the antibody tests to be valid. The antibody tests vary in sensitivity and specificity, but they all depend on the antibodies being currently produced...
  8. psawyer
    It's gluten-free. Lipton is a Unilever brand so any gluten ingredient will be clearly named in the ingredient list.
  9. psawyer
    In Canada, the word "spices" in an ingredient list can not be used to disguise grain products. "Spices" refers to individual spices such as allspice, cinnamon, and cloves, etc., and herbs such as thyme, sage, savory, etc. Flours and starches are not spices and can not be labeled as spices.
  10. psawyer

    ARCHIVED Coping!

    psawyer replied to JennyRey's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I have heard this tale about wine many times, but have never found any credible evidence that wine contains gluten. I drink wine without any reservations.
  11. psawyer
    Seasonings could contain almost anything, including wheat flour. Spices do not include anything that contains gluten. Gluten grains are not spices, and can not be labeled as spices.
  12. psawyer
    Sugar is not an issue with respect to the gluten-free diet. Many of us avoid sugar for other reasons. I have diabetes as well as celiac. Chocolate may be sweetened with barley malt, which is a source of gluten. You need to read the ingredients carefully looking for malt, malt extract, or barley malt. If you see any of those, do not eat the chocolate.
  13. psawyer
    Perhaps nobody answered because nobody knows the answer to your question. I have been on this board for five years and do not know the answer to your question. No need to be snarky. Testing for celiac disease in young children is notoriously unreliable. False negatives abound. Perhaps the doctor knows this. It does appear that the doctor does not know...
  14. psawyer
    I have never worried about colours. I try to buy from the companies with a clear disclosure policy. But, based on Shelley's advice, I don't worry about flavours. In theory, barley malt could be listed as natural flavour, but companies don't do that because it is a relatively expensive flavour so they want you to know that it is in there.
  15. psawyer
    Thinking of you and your dad, T. My psilly is still missing.
  16. psawyer
    Absolutely. Cheers!
  17. psawyer
    There are ingredients that are always gluten-free, for example "corn starch." There are ingredients that always contain gluten, such as "barley malt." And there are many ingredients in which gluten can be hidden. It is possible for gluten to hide in flavoring, but it almost never does. Shelley Case, RD, in her book Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource...
  18. psawyer
    My nails were like that for years, but since starting the gluten-free diet, they have become normal. Just one more way the malabsorbtion caused by celiac disease affected me.
  19. psawyer
    Yes, the fries at McDonalds in Canada are gluten-free. They are not coated in anything. They are fried in dedicated fryers which fry only potatoes. I eat them from time to time and have no issues.
  20. psawyer
    You can believe that if you want, but I don't. I would believe specific evidence of a named establishment and the exact source of the alleged gluten.
  21. psawyer
    Space? Geez! Put emptiness in the bottle...
  22. psawyer
    :P :P I'm not at home. There are two other stores in the building, and one has been leased and is being renovated. But since last night's low was the coldest yet this winter, it just seems ironic. :blink: Not sure wot is up with the emoticons. I can lay down a string. Need a blank between each instance, tho.
  23. psawyer
    So on this very cold day, next door there is a contractor installing air conditioning.
  24. psawyer
    Regarding the tTg, no test is perfect. While the test is quite specific, a low value does not necessarily mean that antibodies are present, just that the test is not 100% specific and accurate. Even with no antibodies present, some reaction is normal.
  25. psawyer
    I went to my profile page and cut out my interests and pasted them into the "about me" section. The info is still there, but does not show up with each post.
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