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  1. happygirl
    Response times vary....mine come very sudddenly (within the meal, usually, and develop over the next few hours)....others take a few hours...others come a day or so later. Hope you are feeling better! Dr. Fassano (a leading researcher at the U of Maryland, Baltimore) says that you should have tested: There is a particular series of blood tests...
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    To add to the points already made, I think of the often-used analogy of rat poison. Would anyone feel comfortable washing their hair, slathering lotion over their entire bodies, and using other products made of rat poison? Would you be 100% certain that it wouldn't get into your system and kill you? But, that's just the rationale I use when I think...
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    Just a note about CaliFineFoods. I ordered from them right before I realized I was corn intolerant. I wrote her asking about the fructose listed in the ingredients. She was extremely helpful and I have corresponded with her multiple times. However, fructose IS corn derived. In Canada, her products are listed as corn free, in America, they are not. ...
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    Alice, Celiac is an autoimmune disorder (not an allergy!). One theory behind auto-immune disorders is that they are "triggered" by something in the environment. Things such as a severe bacterial or viral infection, pregnancy, trauma, severe stress, etc. (This applies to all autoimmune disorders, like MS, lupus, etc.). Now, it doesn't explain why...
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    susan, as a wine lover (and so sad that I might not be able to tolerate alcohol...my body is revolting against me at this point), I REALLY appreciate your post! I'll keep those in mind! Thanks for sharing. Hope that the vegan wine list helps ... Laura
  6. happygirl
    Thanks, Steve. Just found some interesting links about wine and casein/eggs: Open Original Shared Link Also, a link from the wikipedia took me to a site about vegan wine (no animal by products, so by default, would have no eggs or casein...yay) Open Original Shared Link SPLENDID!
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    I can't eat it anymore due to other food issues, but I remember that the Lipton cup of soup/chicken was gluten free. I used to make casseroles with it (used less liquid to make it creamier). I enjoyed it! If you want, list the ingredients for us-we can help out.
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    Most blood tests take about two weeks; depends on which lab they sent it out to. I would call in the morning once you have hit the two week mark, ask about your results. Often you will just leave a message so then hopefully they'll have time that day to still call you back. Make sure that you copy them down and make SURE to get the reference range! Let...
  9. happygirl
    no, we have no idiots on this forum! we all make our fair share of mistakes...but that is why this board is here. to HELP! No matter what the answer is, we just want your poor husband to be ok. Keep us updated...hopefully that will help solve the prob!
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    Like I mentioned, I didn't get to try them---but I was so sad! I was really impressed with her knowledge of her ingredients and her willingness to help. As a mother to a Celiac son, she really understands! Based on my contact with her...I think she is worth supporting! I'd be interested to hear how they are....hope yall enjoy!
  11. happygirl
    Stacie, I'm sorry that your husband is ill! I hope he recovers quickly. I would be highly suspicious of the chicken. I would say the vast majority of rotisserie chickens have wheat in some form. Plus, the risk of cross contamination (with other flavors that might not be safe) is very high. Laura
  12. happygirl
    I love that magazine....ordered a subscription for my mom, even! It is great!
  13. happygirl
    Kirkman Labs makes vitamins and supplements that are gluten free, as well as casein, corn, etc etc etc free. kirkmanlabs.com
  14. happygirl
    Due to my multiple food issues, I have started using the gluten free savonnerie lotion. It is very mild and has none of the main allergens. gfsoap.com
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    A lot of the applegate farms lunch meats and other products are gluten free. I think I used to buy the Oscar Meyer shaved deli slices (that come in a little plastic container). I eat them in lettuce wraps, or (if you can tolerate dairy), put cheese in the middle and do a 'roll-up' with the meat and cheese...or a rollup with meat and cream cheese. try...
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    from what I know, it is not corporate policy...there are many chili's that do not know about ingredients or provide the list. It may be that some have just taken the initiative themselves!
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    If you have only been gluten free for a few weeks, you are probably still healing. Which means your body is still damaged and not working "normally" yet, even though you are gluten-free. I noticed after I went gluten-free that I would react to strange things....but after I was truly 100% gluten-free and my body had healed, I was ok. So it *might* not be...
  18. happygirl
    Alice, Welcome to the board! Patti answered your questions very well. I would like to add that there are many celiacs/gluten intolerant people on this board that believe that for them, mono (age 22) triggered their Celiac. I am one of them! I highly recommend a book written by Dr. Green, a leading Celiac researcher and physician at Columbia...
  19. happygirl
    This is going to come across as blunt, and I'm sorry. The fact that ordering a meal with gluten free ingredients means next to nothing if you do not ensure that cross contamination is minimized. If you aren't willing to speak up, then you honestly have no one to blame when (if) you get sick. How are they to know they should be careful if you don't tell...
  20. happygirl
    Holy cow, Andrea, if that isn't my life.........
  21. happygirl
    carla, I got your last response but I hadn't written you back yet. so it's not me. just wanted to let ya know. but, i still deleted a bunch of stuff in my mailbox
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    Natlay, Wine inherently does not have casein in it. However, many wineries use casein in the processing. Many also use eggs. (I learned this recently as I am both casein and egg intolerant). I'm not drinking at all at this point because 1. I haven't had the time to research wines that are safe. 2. I don't know if even "safe" wines are safe for me bc...
  23. happygirl
    Toni, That is really a personal decision. I wish I had a better answer. My first thought is, even if you aren't having a reaction, you technically don't know what is happening to your body. On the other hand, there are other approaches: Take out ALL soy, eggs, casein, gluten (and any other known allergens). Yes, even the little tiny ones. See how...
  24. happygirl
    Toni, That is great news! I know you have been searching for answers and hopefully this will be your answer, or lead you on your journey! Congratulations...let us know if we can help. I have multiple (and, still unknown, intolerances), and have found lots of good foods ... that I can now not eat. Let me know if you need some suggestions. PM if you need...
  25. happygirl
    Carla, Yes, they are certainly more open to all kinds of ideas! Thank goodness! He is an MD. Here is his link...Open Original Shared Link And this is a good description of who he is: Open Original Shared Link He is on the Defeat Autism Now (DAN) network of doctors also...meaning he understands food intolerances and their connection to more than...
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