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  1. pianoland
    If you've been gluten free for a year, would it even be possible to correctly determine celiac from that? Also do you mind sharing what the "acid reflux diet" is?
  2. pianoland
    I would definitely get a separate toaster (you can find them really cheap). I understand what you're going through completely, I share a small kitchen with 3 roommates. I recommend keeping stuff like your colander, pots, cutting board, wooden utensils (sometimes even spatulas), etc on a separate shelf, or in a separate bin in your room. It's less stressful...
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    I'm very sensitive and don't obsess over my hair/makeup products. What's important is chapstick/lipgloss/anything that might come into contact with your mouth. If you touch your face/hair a lot then just make sure you wash your hands before you eat, which is usually a given anyway. Sorry I don't have a better answer!
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    At school, I only cook with my own pots, pans, cutting boards, etc, and have my own sponge. When I go home and my parents use shared pans (no scratches) and sponge, I have often had reactions that seems like gluten. (I try to ask them to dedicate a sponge but it becomes pointless when going back and forth between gluten/non-gluten uses of the pan.) ...
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    Glad to hear you're setting up an appointment. So many of your symptoms relate to mine.. for starters, I believe mono was my trigger. I also had issues with chronic yeast infections, muscle fatigue and soreness, and the most obvious one, stomach issues. This doesn't mean you have celiac but it could mean a gluten intolerance or an intolerance to something...
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    In my experience, there's not a whole lot you can do about acne, other than control it with topicals and antibiotics, and slowly weening off of those. I've dealt with acne since I was 15 and after my celiac diagnosis at age 19, not much was different in terms of my regimen and the results. Hang in there, unfortunately it's a part of growing up!
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    It definitely influences me. I always check the ingredient list before making the final decision. But I mostly eat whole foods because it's cheaper and most of the processed treats/bread/pasta I get are certified gluten-free.
  8. pianoland
    I've also reacted to Wegman's corn pasta (not consistently though) but don't react to corn tortillas/chips. I tried googling to see if anyone had issues with their corn pasta but didn't find any good info. As for the peanuts, it could be cross contamination.
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    A lot of celiacs say it takes about a year to fully heal, so you might experience some glutening symptoms as you heal. (I recommend keeping a food log because it's the best time to discover any possible food sensitivities.) Anyway, my symptoms pre-diagnosis were much worse than if I get glutened now. It only takes some cross-contamination to trigger symptoms...
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    San-J Tamari is also great if you can't find Kikkoman's.
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    ARCHIVED Nyc Dining

    pianoland posted a topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    NYC is a great place to visit without worrying about eating safely. My latest successes: -Heartland Brewery (Midtown West location only) Waiter assured me they prep in a separate location with separate mixing bowls, utensils, etc. Open Original Shared Link -5 Napkin Burger Gluten free buns and separate frier. I've been there 3 or 4 times, no reaction...
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    Why not start up yogurt again? I eat it almost everyday. It's so easy to make it interesting. I tend to get plain Greek and add different fruit like kiwi, banana, blueberries, whatever is in season, homemade granola (especially since you can tolerate oats), almonds, dried fruit, honey or cinnamon if you want a sweetener. It never gets old! I'm not very...
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    ARCHIVED So Fed Up

    pianoland replied to EricaM15's topic in Super Sensitive People

    Something I've had to tell myself over and over is that food should not stress me out. Stress is enough to trigger what feels like a reaction (often psychological for me). If you give your mom the knowledge/understanding of cross contamination, the foods that are safe for you, and buy separate cutting boards/strainers/pots/pans/stirring utensils, she...
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    I have an upcoming interview that involves eating breakfast (in a group), then a one-on-one lunch. Should I include in my RSVP that I'm gluten free, or handle it by declining breakfast and just hope I'll have an option with lunch? I don't want a job interview to be about the meal, so any tips on how to approach this?
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    I wake up feeling good and rested, and keep my energy throughout the day. I can fight off colds like a champ. It's changed my life for the better!
  16. pianoland
    The apple cinnamon and pecan Kind bar wasn't too kind to me this afternoon. I had it with Starbucks coffee so maybe it was just hard on my stomach, but I haven't experienced such bad stomach issues in a long time. I'll mention that I had Starbucks coffee last week (with a chocolate/peanut butter Kind bar) without issue. Ingredients: Almonds, cashews...
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    mawmaw- It's an off campus apartment so it's unaffiliated with the school. eatmeat4good- I agree with you about making things inconvenient. I was brainstorming with my mom: we have a living room closet where I can keep my stuff tucked away in a bin. (We don't have a pantry in the kitchen, just cabinets.) My mom was annoyed, "WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE TO GO INTO...
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    Sharing a kitchen with gluten eaters has been a big source of anxiety for me. I do it at home, and I'm quick to yell at my parents when they contaminate something. But I know that's not going to fly with my friends who I'll be living with this school year. I know that I'm going to keep all of my cookware separate and foods labeled and separated as best...
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    Fast food - "Hi, I eat gluten free." If they give me a blank look... "which means I have a severe allergy to wheat. Do you mind asking whoever handles my order will change their gloves and be sure that no bread or wheat products touch my food?" Sit down, with gluten free menu - "I eat gluten free, does the kitchen prepare (what I want to order) on a separate...
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    I had a meal plan on campus (also a medium sized state school) and it literally became my safe haven to eat. At first it was a struggle. I was in constant contact with the executive chef, finding out what I could eat, and how to get more options. The exec chef wasn't doing what I needed, so I arranged a meeting with the top guy, the director of our food services...
  21. pianoland
    I've never heard of this...why iodine? What foods would I have to eliminate? Temporarily or permanently?
  22. pianoland
    I think you need to find a doctor who will test you for celiac. You'll have to eat gluten leading up to the test. If you're not willing to re-introduce gluten, then I believe you should commit 100% to a gluten free diet... because if it is celiac, then you're hurting yourself by cheating. As to your parents not wanting to buy gluten free snacks, then...
  23. pianoland
    I've struggled with acne since I was 15. I go on topical routines and antibiotics, ween myself off, end up breaking out and having to go back. I went on Yaz when I was 16 which was like a miracle pill, but you probably have heard all of the bad press on it. I was really hoping my gluten free diet (almost 1 year) would be the answer. Unfortunately I had...
  24. pianoland
    Welcome! I've been gluten free for almost a year. With cross contamination I get stomach gurgles and a lot of gas... it puts me in such extreme discomfort. My mom tries telling me it's normal to get gas and I'm like, 2-3 hours worth of constant burps and painful bloating? Eh not so normal. A few times when I think I was legitimately glutened I got REALLY...
  25. pianoland
    Hi! I'm a 20 year old girl with celiac so I can relate. It sounds like your friends are willing to go to places where you can eat so I wouldn't worry about adjusting plans..people are flexible. Also don't worry so much about food. If you think you can only eat a salad, then eat before you go and ordering the salad won't seem like such a big deal. Or bring...
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