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  1. psawyer
    Okay, but using corn starch at home has nothing to do with cellulose used in manufacturing. From that very link: "If you look at bags of pre-shredded cheese in the supermarket, you will see they have an anti-clumping agent, usually cellulose." [emphasis mine]
  2. psawyer
    I have never heard of Open Original Shared Link being derived from corn (or any other grain). Please provide a verifiable source for this allegation.
  3. psawyer
    Welcome, I can't help with the genetic part. There are others here who will. I think the "01" is a lab identifier. I'll highlight what I take to be the relevant numbers. Deamidated Gliadin Abs, IgA 3 units Limits 0-19 lab- 01 Deamidated Gliadin Abs, IgG 3 units Limits 0-19 lab- 01 t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA <2 U/mL Limits 0-3 lab- 01 t-Transglutaminase...
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    It isn't mentioned because it has no basis in truth. You are eating the fruit, not the soil in which it was grown. Even if it was possible for the plant to absorb protein from soil directly into the fruit, there would be almost no gluten in straw. It is the stems after the grain (which is the gluten source) has been thrashed out. Fresh fruits and...
  5. psawyer
    You can mention it to family members. All first degree relatives of a diagnosed celiac should be screened for it. It is common for them to refuse the idea, and there is no point in nagging them--it will only hurt your relationship with them in the long run. Mention it once--then move on. Many claim that they are fine; many have overt symptoms, but deny...
  6. psawyer
    You are still missing the meaning of "ppm." The middle letter is an abbreviation of "per." Parts per million. So you don't do it per hour, per week, per year, etc.--the "per" is already there. 20 ppm is 0.002% of whatever you eat, whenever you eat it. You can consume amounts appropriate to your caloric intake which contain less than 20 ppm (0.002%) gluten...
  7. psawyer
    None of the above. Ppm is parts per million. It is like a percentage, but much smaller. 20 ppm is 0.002%. Of course, to consistently test below 20 ppm, the manufacturer must aim much lower, due to batch variations, and test accuracy (do not confuse accuracy with sensitivity).
  8. psawyer
    Don't panic. Plan a transition over the next week or so. Take some time to investigate gluten-free options. At the beginning, a few days won't make a difference in the long term. But once you do make the switch, be firm about it. Don't reintroduce any gluten--it is a one-way street.
  9. psawyer
    I would read all of those results as negative. Did they run a total serum IgA? I don't see it. If it is below normal, that would raise the possibility of false negatives on the other tests. >>Our rules explicitly prohibit "bumps."
  10. psawyer
    I would not expect pollen to be a concern in the context of celiac disease. The part of the plant where gluten is found is the seed.
  11. psawyer
    I highly doubt one exists. It would be very difficult to do in a meaningful way. You would need a significant number of people with celiac disease, over a long period of time, with a "control" segment who are 100% successful at keeping totally gluten-free, for comparison. Given reality, I don't know how you could verify the control group's compliance.
  12. psawyer
    Click on your name (or your existing avatar) to get to your profile. Once there, look on the left side for options. Choose "Change Avatar" (fifth one down). Click. The page will show your current avatar (if you have one) and will offer options. You can upload an image from your computer by clicking the "Choose File" button, or you can select an avatar...
  13. psawyer
    Open Original Shared Link No gluten there, but BHT and lots of artificial stuff that you might react to.
  14. psawyer
    I was at the grocery store just now to get some items. Although Cheez Whiz is not a product I use, I read the labels on the regular and light versions. I am in Canada, and based on a read of the labels, they are both gluten-free per Canadian label regulations. Both list mustard as an ingredient. Both say "Contains: Milk, Mustard" The inclusion of...
  15. psawyer
    Please tell us exactly what you mean by caramel. If it is a candy, or a syrup, it will have an ingredients list.
  16. psawyer
    In any event, it would be a violation of Canadian and US rules to label a grain product as "spices." That fact says that the person is confused or misinformed.
  17. psawyer
    Nothing grain-derived can be listed as "spices." "Seasonings" are another matter. In Canada and in the US, wheat must be disclosed using the word "wheat." Kraft's policy is: The ingredient information on labels of Kraft products is very specific to help you make accurate and informed choices. If a Kraft product has an ingredient that is a source...
  18. psawyer
    Planters is a Kraft brand. Kraft will not hide gluten. If an ingredient is derived from a gluten grain, the name of the grain will appear in the ingredients. Kraft do not test for accidental gluten contamination, and therefore do not label products as gluten-free. I trust Kraft products and use many of them. Open Original Shared Link If you don...
  19. psawyer
    I have not personal experience with this. Increased CRP levels suggest inflammation somewhere in the body. With celiac disease, you have a history of inflammation in the digestive tract. But the cause could be anything.
  20. psawyer
    I agree with Chad and Lisa. Until your gut heals, it may just be too much. Most liquor is around 40% alcohol (80 proof), which is a strong concentration. A few rums (Open Original Shared Link is never from grain) are as much as 75% alcohol.
  21. psawyer
    No, that information is not visible to other members.
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    ARCHIVED Needs Help

    psawyer replied to ShannonA's topic in Board/Forum Technical Help

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  23. psawyer
    It is gluten-free, but some people avoid it due to its MSG content. MSG is gluten-free, but some people, including some celiacs, react to it.
  24. psawyer
    You can't do it yourself, but send a PM to Scott (admin) telling him what you want your name changed to and he can do it for you.
  25. psawyer

    ARCHIVED I Hate Kaiser!

    psawyer replied to flxmanning's topic in Doctors

    Please note that this is a very old topic. The posts quoted today are dated 2009 and 2006.
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