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  1. psawyer
    That's what I understood. If you have truly eliminated gluten, and ruled out other intolerances, but are still experiencing symptoms/reactions, then you should consider the possibility of refractory sprue.
  2. psawyer
    Twas something a phriend posted on FB that I liked. Go there and I also share a couple of phun fotos.
  3. psawyer
    This question is a logical outgrowth of the endless ppm debate. The ppm is just a measuring tool. All that really matters is the total quantity of actual gluten consumed per day. It needs to be small enough that your healing process remains faster than the damage rate. The trouble is, you never really know how much gluten is in something. It may be...
  4. psawyer
    I'm supposed to back up my hard drive, but how do I put it into reverse?
  5. psawyer
    Most, but not all, soy sauce also contains wheat. If this is the case, the sauce is not gluten-free. In the US and Canada, the word "wheat" will appear on the label in such a case. I don't believe there is anything in the manufacturing process that would remove the gluten. Distillation does remove gluten, but soy sauce is fermented, not distilled.
  6. psawyer
    You get to pee standing up. But you miss out on the multiple orgasms.
  7. psawyer
    Um, I'm really confused. As I understand it, the definition of refractory celiac disease is celiac disease that does NOT heal on the gluten-free diet. So, as I get it, if you've healed you do not have refractory celiac disease. If you truly have refractory celiac disease, then, yes, you will need the meds for life. I am only aware of one member here with...
  8. psawyer
    Generally, the title is only a clue to what the topic is about. The first post in its entirety becomes the actual topic. The title here though is "Chick Fil A Change," the change being the frying oil.
  9. psawyer
    You are right. There is no rule that says that. However rule 5 DOES say "You should remain on topic." This topic was about the type of oil used to fry, not about cc risks.
  10. psawyer
    Shauna, Thank you for the clarification. While the rationale makes sense, it does raise some new questions. Is the "no detectable gluten" standard applied to the ingredient before the food is made? If so, once it is diluted as a result of being a small part of the final product, does it matter? If the flavor has no detectable gluten, and said flavor...
  11. psawyer
    Hi, Jen, and welcome! Although there are some here who would disagree, it is commonly agreed that gluten can not be absorbed through intact skin. Hair products used in the shower can be accidentally ingested. Facial make-up can also be ingested--not just lip products. Skin care products can get on the hands and then onto finger food. Or you might touch...
  12. psawyer
    If you have damage to the villi confirmed by biopsy, you have celiac disease. False negatives are common, both on the blood tests and the biopsy, but false positives are extremely rare.
  13. psawyer
    You are making a broad accusation here. Several companies were mentioned above. Exactly which one did you talk to, and do you have a record of to whom you spoke and exactly what they said to you?
  14. psawyer
    The single-word ingredient "vinegar" refers to distilled white vinegar, usually from apple cider. If wheat-derived, in the US under federal law the word "wheat" would have to appear on the label. Malt vinegar made from barley will appear on the label as "malt vinegar." It is not distilled, and contains gluten. If you buy it in the US from a vendor in the...
  15. psawyer
    Messaging is restricted for new participants. Those in the "Members" group can only communicate with the moderators. Those in the "Advanced Members" group can connect with any member except a new member. Individual members can disable the function in the Privacy Section of Notification Options on the user's settings. Twinklestars, can you check that...
  16. psawyer
    Open Original Shared Link Not all gluten is covered, but wheat is. I think the first paragraph on page three is what you will be interested in. Specifically, it says that the disclosure requirement applies even to ingredients such as colors and flavors that would otherwise be exempt. Malt flavoring should be assumed to be barley (gluten) unless explicitly...
  17. psawyer
    Welcome, Sarah, There are many members here with multiple food sensitivities. I am not one of them, so I would be a poor source of advice for you. Common ones include milk, corn and soy. Corn is hard to avoid--much harder than gluten. Corn starch is very common. Meats, fresh fruits, and selected vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, lettuce, spinach...
  18. psawyer
    Hi, Richard, and welcome to the board. The reply you received is very common from mainstream companies. They purchase their ingredients from their suppliers, but don't test them to see if they were contaminated with gluten prior to arriving at their plant. Since they don't test, they "cannot guarantee" anything. I would use the product without hesitation...
  19. psawyer
    Then why did you post here? This topic is about Dr Fasano's letter.
  20. psawyer
    Perhaps it would be a good idea to actually read Dr Fasano's writings before condemning them.
  21. psawyer
    The color indicates level of interest in the topic based on the number of replies. Dimmed bubbles mean that you have read all the replies. A pencil icon indicates that you have posted to the topic at least once.
  22. psawyer
    Hi, I'm from Ontario. As a moderator, I read posts everywhere--i am not a teenager. I am 17 years old with 40 years of experience. LOL. If you want to talk to somebody "really old" with eleven years of gluten-free experience, I am here.
  23. psawyer
    I`m not really close, but wanted to drop by. I am in Markham, on the NE boundary of Toronto.
  24. psawyer
    Open Original Shared Link from Alessio Fasano, MD, of the University of Maryland Medical School's Center for Celiac Research regarding gluten-free labeling.
  25. psawyer
    There are two things you must never discuss with friends, lest they be no longer friends: religion and politics. You can choose your friends, but you are stuck with your relatives.
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