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    i-geek replied to Aphreal's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Yes, if the croutons are left off. I've only eaten there once since going gluten-free- it wasn't ever my favorite restaurant pre-gluten-free- and quite frankly, it was the best meal I'd ever had at the Olive Garden (the Mixed Grill plate on the gluten-free menu was delicious). Our waiter was very attentive and careful and brought out a separate plate of croutons...
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    In the USA, Lea and Perrins worcestershire sauce is gluten-free. I don't know about other brands so I stick with what I know is safe. It's possible that you have a brand that isn't safe. Elk also made a good point about the chicken- I know I've seen broth-injected chicken for sale. It's appalling how many things we have to watch for, but such is modern-day...
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    Yep. That doesn't mean that some people aren't corn-sensitive, but this study had so many confounding factors that I don't consider it particularly reliable. They looked at chemical by-products of inflammatory reactions that could have come from either wheat or corn- there was no distinction made. You'll notice that the corn reactions were less severe than...
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    i-geek replied to Aphreal's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Are you anywhere near a Five Guys restaurant? They only do fries in their fryers so those are safe, and you could bring your own bun and have them make you a bunless cheeseburger. In fact, now I'm wanting a burger and fries and a Five Guys trip is sounding like a good idea.
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    i-geek replied to Aphreal's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    This, exactly. Oh- and I'd love a slice of pepperoni pizza from the little pizzeria down the street from my house. They always managed to brown the cheese just right.
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    ARCHIVED Infertility

    i-geek replied to Mandy M's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    My husband's cousin is a naturopathic doctor and she says that on average, her infertile celiac patients return to fertility about 1.5 years after going gluten-free. I'm hanging my hopes on this. We've been trying (or at least not avoiding) for more than 6 years now. I've been gluten-free for 9 months, so maybe next summer it will happen.
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    Yes. And every time I've thought "oh, I'm not THAT sensitive. I'm sure it's fine to eat this" I've regretted it for days. Sorry that you're feeling so awful. I hope it passes soon. But hey, at least you know now.
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    Oh, good to know. Pie crust-making always resulted in disasters for me even pre-gluten-free. I wasn't sure how I was going to tackle Thanksgiving desserts. I'll look for the Whole Foods crusts.
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    Thank you for explaining how this works. I've been receiving just the wine at my parish, since I'm lucky enough to be at a parish that consecrates enough wine for everyone. So far I haven't gotten sick doing this but maybe that's sheer dumb luck. Our priest did offer to look into the low-gluten wafers when I approached him last winter but I decided for...
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    I think that, for me, I don't so much mourn the foods themselves as I do the convenience factor- and yes, celiac is a death sentence for convenient eating. I remember the last Jimmy John's sub I ate and how convenient it was to grab for lunch from the shop a few blocks away. It was tasty, sure, but not worth the blinding, nauseating migraine that set in an...
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    I spent a week recovering from my "last meal" and came down with a nasty cold right after, probably due to my overtaxed immune system. So NOT worth it.
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    In the USA, maltodextrin is normally made from corn and is safe unless otherwise specified. If it is from wheat, that HAS to be labeled according to federal law because wheat is one of the 8 major allergens. "Natural flavorings" are another thing altogether. They may be perfectly safe, or they may include barley malt, which doesn't have to be specified...
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    Oh, awesome. I used to love this stuff and haven't bought it in ages. It's going on the shopping list.
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    I haven't tried hemp or coconut milks, but might those be options? I've seen both at Whole Foods recently and I'm betting health food stores would stock at least one. You could try lactose-free milk if you're sure it's lactose that is the problem and not casein. I love the Organic Valley lactose-free milk when my gut is happy and I can handle casein. When...
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    Or he's developing DH on his elbows...again, which would indicate that he's getting into gluten. Babies like to grab anything they can reach and then pop it in their mouths, right? If the rest of the family is still eating gluten, are they taking extra care to wash their hands and faces and clean up all crumbs before touching the baby or any of his things...
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    I'm gluten-free and currently dairy-free (as my intestines heal from a recent bad accidental glutening). Here's an example of what I eat: Breakfast: Lundberg rice cakes with peanut butter, an apple or banana Lunch: leftovers from dinner (last night we had tuna, red beans and cucumber in homemade vinaigrette dressing), So Delicious coconut milk yogurt...
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    "Natural and artificial flavors" are always questionable. Remember, those can be barley-derived and since barley's not a Big 8 allergen it doesn't have to be disclosed. Contact the company.
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    Brooke, in the early stages a lot of things made me sick and it was very difficult to pinpoint gluten or otherwise. In fact, alcohol did irritate my gut for the first month or so (along with all dairy for several months, all cruciferous veggies, all peppers, tapioca and pork). But there's always a risk if someone else is preparing your meal and you can't...
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    I've eaten at two local PF Chang's restaurants a total of three times since going gluten-free almost 9 months ago. The first time I had a reaction, but I was a "new" celiac and reacting to a lot of things so it's hard to say if it was gluten or one of the myriad other foods that were making me sick then. We ate at a different location for my dad's birthday...
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    If the product has barley malt added directly, then it will be in the ingredient list for that product (e.g. Milky Way bars). They don't disclose on packaging whether other products that are supposed to be gluten-free have been produced on the same lines as gluten-containing products, so there could be a strong possibility of CC from barley malt and it wouldn...
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    They disclose allergens but don't flag potential gluten cross-contamination, and some of their products definitely have wheat flour and barley malt in them (Milky Way, I'm looking at you). I have no idea what their policy is regarding shared production lines. I've eaten M&Ms and full-sized Snickers without problems, but got sick from Snickers Minis a...
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    I make him brush his teeth first. Usually he's the one who warns me if he's had gluten.
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    ARCHIVED Missing Classes

    i-geek replied to Aeva's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    It's the casein, most likely. It's hard to digest when your gut is destroyed from celiac disease. I had to cut all dairy, including butter, when I first went gluten-free in late December 2009. I was able to add it back in after a few months, but had to give it up again this week to heal from a bad glutening last month. The bloating and GI turmoil started...
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    Oh no. So sorry to hear that you're also having a rough go.
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    Hee... "what DO you eat?" "Oh, cardboard, tree bark, mushrooms I find in the yard- sometimes things go funny colors when I eat those..."
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