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  1. birdie22
    I have a ton of RAL products (eyeshadows too!). I adore every one of them. My favs are Ruby Slippers and Strawberry Lips, with Secrets being a close 3rd place. The glosses are great too. You can't go wrong with RAL.
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    I've tried Udi's and Schar. I really like the Udi's but something in the ingredients gives me gas. My new discovery is Goodbye Gluten bread. My local Wegman's started carrying it. It's shelf stable and doesn't need to be toasted. I've tried the white bread and it's fantastic. It's a bit crumbly but not too bad. I've had turkey, PBJ on it. It's been sitting...
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    Prescription orabase pastes work well. My PCP gave me an RX but your dentist could too. Just dob it on with a Qtip before bed. It's gritty and gross tasting/feeling but it does help cut down the pain and longevity of a nasty sore.
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    Thought I'd post this in case anyone else did a search for the gluten-free status of Tri-previfem birth control pill. I searched here but didn't find anything. So, my pharmacist called the manufacturer today (9/17/13) to inquire about the pregelatinized starch ingredient and the company couldn't say whether it was gluten-free or not. The long story...
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    I just wanted to update this in case anyone else happens upon this thread in a search. I ended my gluten challenge that very day figuring it wasn't worth the symptoms, especially if this was related. The rash lasted another 2 or 3 days. The joint pain lasted about 4 or 5. The joint swelling in my fingers and feet lasted a solid week. I also noticed around...
  6. birdie22
    I use the Cerave AM and PM and really like them.
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    Is there any other reason than celiac that would cause a tTg IgA to be even slightly elevated? Do "normal" people have some tTg IgA in their systems? The reason that I ask is that mine was tested recently. Now, I've been gluten-free since Nov 2011 and did (with advice from my doc and my own desire) a gluten challenge in July (I'm diagnosed NCGS). I only...
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    It doesn't itch per se but gets a bit prickly in spots (like the feeling of walking in tall grasses) mostly on my legs. I was reading on fifth disease and in adults it isn't uncommon to not have the slapped cheek look (which I don't) and for adult women to get joint pain, which I do have. But I don't and haven't had in the last few days a fever, or headache...
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    I am 12 days into a gluten challenge. Today I woke up with a lacy rash on my arms and legs (I almost look sunburn) and joint pain in my wrists, knees, and fingers. A bit of googling and I think it is the virus Fifth Disease. My kids don't have it but I've been taking them to swim lessons for the past two weeks so I'm exposed to lots of other kids. It doesn...
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    Currently free on Amazong for kindle e-book: Open Original Shared Link I haven't read it myself but it seems to have good feedback. Might be a good read for someone just beginning this journey.
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    I had considered that but I'm a daily dairy user and don't seem to have issues otherwise. This morning I had cereal with skim milk w/out any GI symptoms. Most days I have some dairy in my diet...milk, ice cream, cheddar cheese, greek yogurt.
  12. birdie22
    No no red sauce. It was butter only.
  13. birdie22
    Is there anything else I should be considering? Or should I out doubt to rest and just accept that reactions can and will be all over the spectrum? Can anyone relate?
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    I appreciate the response. Early on in this journey I definitely was aware that I could react to other things. But having been gluten-free for well over 1.5yr, I definitely know that I don't have any other food sensitivities. My reaction last night after the pasta was very distinct and very much in line with the experiences I had prior to being gluten-free...
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    Just a bit of background... 1. I've been gluten-free since Nov 2011 2. My celiac panel prior to going gluten-free was neg so I've been labeled NCGI 3. I live in a non gluten-free household but have my own toaster, colander, labeled condiments, etc and dinner is always gluten-free for everyone So here's my issue. About a month ago in a moment of weakness...
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    I've had them since I was a child. I always assumed it was acidic food, and later on, hormonal. Since going gluten-free in Nov '11 they all but disappeared. I do still get one every now and then. Usually they are tiny and come/go within a few days, unlike before when they'd get huge and take forever to heal. Sadly, I've had two horrible ones back to back...
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    Scarfed up the last two bottles of body lotion at my Walmart. The kind I have is unscented and leaves my skin sooooo soft. I can't find the shave lotion anywhere locally. Boo.
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    Yes some of my reactions are delayed. I always get bloating, distention and the accompanying nausea and abdominal discomfort that results w/in 30-45min of eating the food. Depending on the level of exposure I may also develop a canker sore, chelitis, migraine, and fatigue ~48hr later. I am also NCGI.
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    Thank you so much for that perspective. I appreciate it. I don't worry about gluten in most personal care items. Hand lotion, lip products, shampoo, and face moisturizer. I was curious about foundation since I do apply that near my lips and powders are messy. My last foundation happened to be gluten-free so I never even thought about it. Once I decided to...
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    Interesting article Gemini. Thank you for sharing. So if the "wheat" in this foundation/powder is the tocopherol listed then as I understand the article it shouldn't be a concern because the amount of wheat in the tocopherol is tiny AND the amount of tocopherol in the product is also small. I have seen yeast extract on lists of "wheat" ingredients in cosmetics...
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    Any chance you are getting cross contamination? Old toaster, shared baking sheet, common condiments (like butter). For me, those were all things I hadn't given consideration too when I first went gluten-free and it didn't seem like it bothered me. The longer I was gluten-free, the more sensitive I became. I have my own condiments now, my own toaster, and...
  22. birdie22
    Thank you for this info. Tocopherol raised my eyebrow too in addition to the yeast extract.
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    Me either which is why I called. I had googled a bit and saw on at least one gluten-free make up blog that the user gave up MSF because of gluten but I couldn't tell if it was the entire product line or color specific so I called. The CS rep had a list handy and was able to quickly tell me that MSF has wheat, soy, corn and the lipstick I asked about just...
  24. birdie22
    I recently purchased MAC makeup Mineralize Skinfinish Natural. It's a pressed powder for the face. I should've researched it first but found myself in a town with a MAC counter (don't have one close by) so I bought it on impulse. I called their customer care and they said it contains wheat, soy, corn products (I'm ok with corn and soy). I found this ingredient...
  25. birdie22
    So glad I could make your day and bring that lovely shave lotion back into your life. The limited edition product I bought had a sample of it in there so I'm excited to try it now. Ah, the little things that bring us such joy! Oh, and I'm so glad that you got the same response cause I'd hate to say EOS is safe and then have someone else get conflicting...
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