Celiactapper

I know first hand how sad and frustrating it is to watch a loved one suffer needlessly...and all because they're in denial. When I was diagnosed with celiac in 2004, I knew that my children and mother probably had it, too, because they'd suffered from the same symptoms for years. Instead of being happy to find out what was causing all of her illnesses,...

I thought I would just throw out a thought--some celiacs go back and forth between diarrhea and constipation. This is very common. However, I agree that you should probably remove all dairy from her diet temporarily to see if it's the dairy itself that she is reacting to. Is it possible that the gluten-free diet corresponded with the addition of the probiotics...

On other forums I've used, "DD" stands for "dear daughter." "DS" is "dear son," "DMIL" is "Dear Mother-in-Law," etc.

For people with celiac, it's common to be reactive or intolerant of other foods. For me, it's soy--lots of indigestion, cramps, diarrhea, and overall sickness. Also, many of us cannot eat iodine, and in some areas, it's present in high concentrations in milk and dairy products (so it may not be the casein...or just the casein). I've found that organic...

I'm so sorry you're having a terrible time on your trip! I know that here in the States I avoid Japanese restaurants like the plague. I can't imagine how awful it must be to try to find something to eat amid all that gluten. When I read your subject line, I assumed you were talking about the States. I've been shown the door before--at a Chevy's restaurant...

I always call the manufacturer directly (I no longer trust the pharmacy to do so). You can find the phone number by looking up the manufacturer online. Many manufacturers will return your call even on a weekend. It's tempting to simply e-mail, but sometimes there is a long lag time before they respond--or they never respond. However, when I've phoned...

Unfortunately, it appears that the link no longer works for this article....but I would love to read it.

I don't have this problem, but it sounds as though your gut needs to be healed. Have you tried taking L-glutamine? At celiac conferences, this has been recommended because it heals the gut so well. Metagenics medical food is also good.

I personally don't believe enough studies have been done of DH to establish whether or not it's always symmetrical. I can only say from a personal point of view that my son and I (both celiacs) get DH on our faces and necks....and then I also get it on the sole of my right foot and on my left hand, while my son gets it on the sole of his left foot and on...

Many of us have been where you are now. The easiest way to approach this is to eat only natural foods--fruits, vegetables, meat, most dairy, and nuts. You don't need to understand complex ingredients yet, because you'll only be eating basic foods. As for seasonings, simply eat basic herbs for now. Cookbooks? You can use the ones you have! Simply substitute...

The latest studies on children with celiac indicate that children with celiac oftentimes exhibit neurological/psychological symptoms when exposed to gluten, usually ADHD, clinginess, or depression. Does your son have a history of any of these conditions? If so, when he eats some gluten, he may exhibit such symptoms. You sound ultra-careful about your...

Wine is definitely gluten free; however, liver problems are a concern to many celiacs. A stomach ache and a pain in the right shoulder can be consistent with liver problems....so if you haven't had your liver tested lately, you might consider doing so. However, your pains may have been completely coincidental. When you're new at the diet, it's easy to...

This question has been raised before and received a plethora of responses. I've been separated for nearly two years, and I thought that I would probably enjoy getting back into the dating scene once I'm divorced. However, after perusing dating sites, I realized that it would be difficult to present myself to someone through this type of medium when I have...

For me, it was the feeling that I was burning up all the time that tipped me off to a thyroid condition. The medical information on hypothyroid tells people that they'll feel cold, but if you read deeper, you'll note that it can also cause the opposite. Basically, we celiacs have a tendency towards developing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and I can tell you...

And do remember that you'll need to avoid iodine for a while, as well, since it takes both gluten and iodine for many people to break out in DH. Since iodine can be high in dairy products, you may consider changing to organic dairy to see if doing so helps get rid of the DH.