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  1. happygirl
    This site, maintained by a pharmacist, states that it is gluten free http://www.glutenfreedrugs.com/list.htm Ingredients: http://www.rxlist.com/lipitor-drug.htm You could try contacting the manufacturer or asking your pharmacist for help, as well. ------------ There are a few chains that do gluten free pizzas, including Uno's.
  2. happygirl
    I must have misread it, then. I thought you had corrected it to update it regarding gluten free labeling. My mistake!
  3. happygirl
    Thanks for editing your earlier post for clarification, FF.
  4. happygirl
    Actually, no ruling has been made. http://www.csaceliacs.org/FDADefinitionofG...reeLabeling.php And, the proposed ruling is 20 ppm, not 200. There is NO regulation on gluten free at this time. http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/glutenfr...ng/a/FALCPA.htm
  5. happygirl
    Plates in my kitchen are, by default, equipment that has wheat made on it.
  6. happygirl
    Jimmy Dean is part of Sara Lee, which has good gluten free labeling practices (no hidden gluten) http://www.glutenfreeinsd.com/manufacturers_statements2.html According to the ingredients, it is gluten free http://www.jimmydean.com/sitecontent/break...owls-bacon.aspx
  7. happygirl
    Rice Chex is the only one thats gluten free. http://www.chex.com/Recipes/CategoryView.a...yId=447&t=5
  8. happygirl
    Wheat, rye, barley, barley malt, and oats (unless a specialty gluten free oat) are off limits. Here is some help with label reading: Here are lists of companies that will clearly disclose any gluten source. If you don't see wheat/rye/barley/malt/oats on their labels, then its not hidden. Wheat is required to be listed as an allergen...
  9. happygirl
    It has oat flour - it is not gluten free. Not safe for a Celiac to eat.
  10. happygirl
    I agree about seeking medical interpretation. If your doctor doesn't know what it means and its implications, then find a doctor in your area that is familiar with Celiac. (A local Celiac support group can often help).
  11. happygirl
    Providing some more info, as there is a lot of outdated information ---- because laws and regulations change. From the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness: http://www.celiaccentral.org/What_is_Celia.../67/vobId__216/ "Thankfully, new legislation requires that by the year 2006, manufacturers must clearly list wheat as an ingredient, even if it is...
  12. happygirl
    Modified food starch can be from any starch. Modified food starch itself does not equal wheat. Flour does not equal wheat. wheat, potato, corn, tapioca, rice, (etc) are some examples. The FDA Allergy Labeling Law requires that any of the 8 main allergens (wheat is one) be listed. If it says Modified Food Starch, and does not list wheat, then it...
  13. happygirl
    Modified Food Starch is safe for those with Celiac. The only instance it would not be is if it said "Modified Food Starch - Wheat".
  14. happygirl
    All plain meats/chicken/etc are gluten free. By law, any grain must be listed on meat products. Its gluten free.
  15. happygirl
    You may want to contact the company about them if you still have the label, etc. and ask them about it. Either way-I hope you feel better.
  16. happygirl
    Keep in mind: 1. grains doesn't necessarily equal wheat 2. many, many vinegars are never made from wheat to begin with 3. http://www.kraftfoodservice.com/healthy_li...ree_0623031.pdf as mentioned, Kraft will list any gluten source 4. if you are newly diagnosed/newly started diet, chances are, you are still healing and can be 'reacting' to normal foods...
  17. happygirl
    By law, wheat is required to be listed. That would only leave rye, barley, or oats. I would guess its a low chance of having gluten in it, but I don't personally know if its gluten-free. Old El Paso is a General Mills company, which will list any gluten. Their refried beans (that I have seen) are gluten-free, and if they weren't, would clearly list...
  18. happygirl
    McCormick is a company that will clearly list all gluten ingredients, and won't hide them. For all their products, if you don't see wheat, barley, malt, rye, or oats listed, then it is safe. They are a great company for Celiacs! Their website says: When a product that contains gluten is formulated, we take precautions to ensure the source of gluten...
  19. happygirl
    The only one that I have experience with is from gfsoap.com; it is gluten, casein, soy, corn, etc free.
  20. happygirl
    Plus, the only mfs source that is required to be listed is wheat...so if it does NOT list wheat, then it is safe (per food labeling law).
  21. happygirl
    McCormick's taco seasonings are gluten free, and they state that they will clearly list any and all gluten ingredients, so you can feel comfortable interpreting their labels. Laura
  22. happygirl

    Well someone needed to leave a comment for you! Have a great weekend!

  23. happygirl
    Erica-I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. This can be so frustrating! People's reactions vary in length and severity, and can even vary in the same person (depending on the amount of gluten, the time gluten free, and other unknown variables that Mother Nature likes to throw at us!). I know that my reactions now are very severe for a solid 24 hours...
  24. happygirl
    Thanks ladies. Our new insurance kicks in Oct 1st so hopefully I will have some luck.....Do you have any advice on pain-management? Advil etc doesn't seem to make a difference...
  25. happygirl
    I have been reading this and it sounds exactly like my symptoms...I've had it on and off for over a year and a half and lately it's been getting worse. At one point I was on Prednisone (it started after I had a bad case of mono...the infectious disease dr. said my rib cartilage was inflammed) but that was the least of my symptoms at the time (undiagnosed...
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