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  1. happygirl
    If you are still healing, keep in mind that you may be reacting to 100% gluten free items as well, because your body hasn't healed yet and your intestines may still be damaged.
  2. happygirl
    Tell them you have allergies, and would like the slicer wiped down and sanitized. They will usually get out paper towels and spray it off, and clean it. Watch them do it---and if you aren't comfortable with it, then either ask them to do something else, or don't purchase lunchmeat from them. We request it and the employees have always been happy to...
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    Post your specific questions---I'm sure that many members will be happy to help in any way they can.
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    ARCHIVED Question For A Doctor

    happygirl replied to msimpson's topic in Doctors

    What did your doctor say about it? If you are concerned about your doctor missing the diagnosis, it may be worth it to contact a local Celiac support group to ask for a recommendation for a knowledgable doctor, and visit them with your records, including your biopsy/pathology report. Here is some info on the biopsy: Open Original Shared Link
  5. happygirl
    Gluten sensitivity as a neurological illness M Hadjivassiliou, R A Gr
  6. happygirl
    I know that Better Batter Flour has been mentioned on here before, but I just wanted to add that I absolutely LOVE their flour! Out of all the flours (single ingredient, blends, bean/rice/tapioca/soy/potatoe/corn etc), I think it is my favorite one. One of the things that we like about it is that it already has xanthan gum listed, so it doesn't need to...
  7. happygirl
    The posts, even when not pinned, can be seen by clicking on "view new posts" or "today's activity." You can also always find you own posts, pinned or not, by clicking on you (or any other members profile) and clicking on view posts/view topics. Many posts get responses this way, even before they are pinned.
  8. happygirl
    Gluten Free Pantry Chocolate Cake Mix. Top with homemade buttercream icing.
  9. happygirl
    However, regardless of where the food is made, if it is sold in the US, US food labeling laws apply.
  10. happygirl
    Maltodextrin, in the USA, is generally made from corn. If it were to be made from wheat, it would be required to be listed, like "wheat maltodextrin" or "maltodextrin (wheat)". The term is misleading because it has "malt" in it.
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    Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link (scroll down and see the huge list of gluten-free bloggers) Hope that some of this inspires you!
  12. happygirl
    There might be some healthy competition on this forum for who goes first
  13. happygirl
    Patti, I absolutely love your new avatar!!!!! Congratulations on your anniversary
  14. happygirl
    Yes. Corn and soy do not contain wheat/rye/barley/oats gluten. Corn does contain a "gluten" but it is not the "problematic" gluten.
  15. happygirl
    The ingredients themselves all may have been fine, but cross-contamination when you eat out is, unfortunately, a risk. Some places are better than others, and some Celiacs are more sensitive than others. If the dishes weren't clean, if the utensils had been dipped somewhere else, etc.. They probably don't keep uncontaminated butters, etc. Best of...
  16. 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...
  17. happygirl
    Yes, that is the tTG IgA test, which is one of the best/most accurate predictors of Celiac. You are well on your way! Let us know what else we can do to help.
  18. happygirl
    He can give you an idea, but you won't know for certain until you receive the pathologist's report. A doctor may say, "no you don't have Celiac" but your biopsy could prove otherwise. Open Original Shared Link is a great resource for info. Open Original Shared Link talks about needing adequate biopsies. Which bloodwork did you have done? There...
  19. happygirl
    Do not start gluten free until after the testing. I know its tough, but you want as accurate results as possible. If you go gluten free now, you can get a false negative. The damage from Celiac is patchy, and can be easily missed. Going gluten free before the test negates the point of the test-to see the damage. The nutritionist from the Celiac Center...
  20. happygirl
    If you ate out for lunch, then your food could have been cross-contaminated with small amounts of gluten. Some Celiacs report that they are much more sensitive after going gluten free.
  21. happygirl
    There are companies that provide lists of safe foods. You usually need to purchase a subscription to those. The most effective way to know if something is safe is to learn to read labels. Unsafe ingredients:/celiac-disease/forbidden-gluten-food-list-unsafe-ingredients-r182/ Safe ingredients: https://www.celiac.com/articles/181/1/Safe-...ents/Page...
  22. happygirl
    Breakstone's is a company owned by Kraft. Kraft companies have a policy of clearly disclosing gluten ingredients, and not 'hiding' them in flavors, starches, etc. If they are there, they would be clearly listed. For more info and for other companies like this: Open Original Shared Link Kraft statement: Open Original Shared Link
  23. happygirl
    www.apfed.org I'd say its extremely important to have a knowledgable doctor about it and an accurate diagnosis.
  24. happygirl
    The Washington Nationals baseball stadium offers gluten free soft pretzels: Open Original Shared Link The Washington Post has it listed in "Section 105" Open Original Shared Link (must sign in to read)
  25. happygirl
    It looks like you had the tTG IgA test done, which is one of the most specific for Celiac. However, the other tests, particularly the total IgA and EMA IgA should be done as well.
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