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  1. elonwy
    Yes and no... It can show you food that gives you issues, but it won't show an indication for/against celiac disease. I tested positive for celiac, and I don't test positive for wheat allergy. The blood test for allergies is also not always conclusive because you have to be eating what they are testing for for antibodies to show up. Its a good place to start...
  2. elonwy
    I have had severe itching my whole life and its gotten worse even as I've gone gluten free. Showers and hot water tend to make it worse. I just finally went to an allergist and it turns out I'm really allergic to quite a few things. When I take a hard core antihistamine, my itching goes away. Since I'm allergic to dust mites and cockroaches (indoors) and...
  3. elonwy
    Define "fail". It gave them a lot of data to work with. As far as drug release is concerned, it wasn't useful in that way, but considering the difficulty of detecting celiac and the multitude and variety of symptoms possible, I could see where a normal clinical trial would run into difficulty. The drug itself still shows promise though, and I think thats...
  4. elonwy
    Hey, PM me and I will remember to look for my gluten-free Paris info when I get home tonight. I found a store that sold tons of gluten-free things, including croissants. Also there are some restaurants. I have it all written down in a little notebook I took with me though. It is hard there at restuarants, but there is so much fresh food everywhere you won...
  5. elonwy
    Exactly. I eat gluten-free oats and don't react at all, but mainstream oats and oat products send me running to the bathroom, and I react to the slightest bit of CC. If you're willing to deal with CC, thats fine, but for those who want to be 100% gluten-free, I don't think this cereal falls into that category.
  6. elonwy
    Hey Amelia, about school.. I worked at a Uni when I got diagnosed, and had to deal with cafeteria stuff. Someone on the staff of your university is a dietician who can tell you about the food you have available. You may have to hunt around to find the right person to talk to, but they have to have someone available to help you (this is in place because of...
  7. elonwy
    I also carry a triumph dining card at the ready to whip out, cause its pretty official looking, to show to people "see I can't eat food, don't take my food from me". I have yet to have anything confiscated, and I travel a bit for work.
  8. elonwy
    They don't have Barley anymore, but they have "whole grain oats" and are made on shared lines with wheat. That, to me, is not gluten free.
  9. elonwy
    Next time you're in NY, get gluten-free pizza. Risotteria in Greenwich village : Open Original Shared Link Place is amazing. Eat there every time I'm in NY. And everyone can have pizza, cause they have gluten stuff too. Also, they have amazing cupcakes too
  10. elonwy
    Oats grown in the US are subject to massive amounts of cross-contamination. They are grown in crop-rotation fields with gluten grains, shipped on the same trucks, milled in the same mills. Not to mention the shared lines issue. Honeycomb is not considered gluten free. I don't eat any oats that aren't certified gluten free.
  11. elonwy
    I drink pretty much everything without a gluten reaction, but I did react weirdly to alcohol when I was first healing. I have yet to find a mixer with gluten in it, and I like my girly drinks, so I've investigated. The only things I've found which were suspect were margarita mixes and slushy drink mixes, so I tend to avoid those unless its made from whole...
  12. elonwy
    Don't know where you are.. do you have Trader Joe's near you? Their Brown Rice Tortillas are fantastic and chewy, just like flour (not the taste, but the texture). They are bigger than a standard taco, but delicious. Tortilla factory also makes some Teff ones that are pretty good and they don't fall apart if you cook them right. Never, ever use the microwave...
  13. elonwy
    Throwing in a warning for anyone who might miss the small print at the bottom of the page, the "10gram sugar" ones are not gluten-free, just the low and no-sugar ones.
  14. elonwy
    My headaches have completely gone away being gluten-free. That being said, a co-worker was having a constant headache that would not go away. Had the headache for almost a year, has MRI's, every test they could think of, etc. Turned out to be his thyroid. Might be worth checking out.
  15. elonwy
    I recently tried Ener G Brown Rice bread cause that was all the store had and I was desperate (I had avoided it before due to the fact that it looks funny and I didn't like the Food for Life stuff at all, and they seemed similar). I was surprised to find it delicious and that it holds up without needing to be toasted. I actually ate a sandwich without toasted...
  16. elonwy
    Disneyland is awesome for gluten-free food!. When you get to the park, go to City Hall on Main Street (its just inside the gates). They have a list of places to eat gluten-free in Disneyland that is updated once a month. They even have gluten-free breads and hot dog buns at certain vendors. I would try to avoid the lunch rush (12-2) but there are plenty of...
  17. elonwy
    According to my GI and various other doctors, if you have GI problems, use of Splenda is not recommended, as it can cause stomach pain and other issues. I know that Splenda gives me terrible stomach cramps myself, and one of the first things he told me before I even got diagnosed with Celiac was "No Splenda!". I can't handle aspartame cause it tastes disgusting...
  18. elonwy
    Yes, but also: Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, or HVP, is produced by boiling cereals or legumes, such as soy, corn, or wheat, in hydrochloric acid and then neutralizing the solution with sodium hydroxide. The acid hydrolyzes, or breaks down, the protein in vegetables into their component amino acids. The resulting brown powder contains, among other amino acids...
  19. elonwy
    You can order by the case from this page: Open Original Shared Link or by the box here Open Original Shared Link I find them in my regular grocery stores, so you may just have to buy them online. They are delicious, by the way. Super crunchy, but great with some cream cheese or any other spread. I find I like the hazelnut ones better than the almond ones...
  20. elonwy
    They appear to be gluten-free, but I have a marked distrust for anything with "crispy" in the label, even with rice puffs, cause of the malt. The blue M&M's appear gluten-free on the label as well, but there is sneaky malt in there. I have trouble believing these are gluten-free. Despite reassurances from Mars, I will not be eating them.
  21. elonwy
    Could you be more specific about the NoCal ones? I only know of Mariposa. As far as I know The Sensitive Baker is the only SoCal one. I was just in LA, and their stuff is really good. In fact I'm eating one of their rolls right now.
  22. elonwy
    Smarties are gluten-free in the US, but not other places. Smarties are also something entirely different in other countries than what we know it as here. (Original poster does not state her location) There is definitely a lot of gluten-free candy, but like all other food, you have to be careful. Malt is hidden evil in a lot of chocolates. The list posted...
  23. elonwy
    I describe it as "gluten makes me dumb". I'm normally a sharp, smart person. On gluten, I've got the IQ and attention span of a puppy. One of the most frustrating parts of the disease for me, in all honesty.
  24. elonwy
    Ah yes. The first thing I would suggest is that if it becomes obvious that they can't deal with the food issues, walk away. I would also do early dates with something that doesn't involve food, or if does involve food, pick something easy, like sushi or PF Changs or another restaurant with a gluten-free menu. The last thing I want it to get sick on a first...
  25. elonwy
    I was in Vegas in April and ate at Nine Fine Irishmen, and they actually have a separate printed gluten-free menu. To get it, you have to talk to a manager, cause not all the serving staff know. The Celtic chicken is on the gluten-free menu, and is delicious. In dealing with restaurants in vegas, I call ahead of time and talk to a manager. There is a huge...
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