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  1. AlwaysLearning
    I have frequently thought that all prisons should serve gluten-free foods in order to reduce behavioral problems amongst inmates, but I had not considered a case this extreme. I would not be surprised (if anyone bothered to study it) if the prison populations had a higher rate of celiac than the general public, after you excluded the higher rates of minorities...
  2. AlwaysLearning
    Sorry, I'm not going to get into an argument over symantics. I said "linked to", which you have already agreed is true, so I'm not sure why you are asking me to prove my statement.
  3. AlwaysLearning
    You might try going supplement free for a while. Most supplements are not bioidentical to the nutrients we get from our food and can have side effects. Like vitamin D supplements can be tough on your kidneys, for example. And I wouldn't supplement anything unless you've actually tested as having a deficiency.
  4. AlwaysLearning
    I sometime have this if I eat something salty, but it is normally in combination with something else, such as gnawing on a toothpick that is made with tea tree oil (endocrine disruptor) that has already caused irritation in my mouth. For me, it is not a true allergic reaction, just a reaction. You could also look into histamines. Your body produces them...
  5. AlwaysLearning
    I have had some issues with foods that are labeled as gluten-free, but those instances have been rare and my reactions were small. But I'm hardcore about being gluten free so I now react to even miniscule parts per million. If you're like me, that just means we're doing it right! If you're avoiding processed foods and only have a limited number of suspect...
  6. AlwaysLearning
    Celiac is linked to problems in both the small and large intestines. Autoimmune reactions rarely limit themselves to just one area of the body. But yes, when they do an endoscopy and look for damage, they are looking at the section right at the top of the small intestine. LyndsRose, congratulations on getting results from an endoscopy that showed healed...
  7. AlwaysLearning
    Already being a cook is a great thing if you are recently diagnosed. You're likely to have a bit of a shock when start to realize how many foods are no longer safe, and many of them foods that "should" be okay but are actually being produced in ways that allow for cross contamination or have hidden ingredients. And you might find that your reactions to gluten...
  8. AlwaysLearning
    Also, get your thyroid hormone levels checked. Celiac and thyroid disease often go hand in hand. If you have a hyperactive thyroid, it will be difficult to gain weight because all of the systems in your body run too fast. If your B12 deficiency isn't caused by malabsorption due to intestinal damage, hyperthyroidism can cause B12 deficiency because it one...
  9. AlwaysLearning
    I found this old thread because I just had a reaction to Udi's frozen pizza. I've been hard-core gluten free for many years and have been eating Udi's frozen pizzas for the past couple without complaint ... until last night. My stomach is now doing somersaults in ways that I haven't experienced since the early days of my going gluten-free. I figured...
  10. AlwaysLearning
    Ironically, I didn't have time to track down additional links because I was headed out the door to the dentist. But having a "moderator" treat me with so little respect, I have little interest in continuing. Goodbye celiac forum.
  11. AlwaysLearning
    The fluoride content is extremely relevant considering that this is a conversation about why a person might experience a reaction to wine. Here is a link to an entire article that goes into all of the details about the fluoride levels of grapes being beyond those allowed with links to the scientific studies. Open Original Shared Link Here is a link that...
  12. AlwaysLearning
    On another note, the anti-fluoride folks point out that most grapes are treated with pesticides that are high in fluoride which will persist through the wine-making process. I've had fluoride poisoning and can't tolerate it at all now. There is just way too much of this toxic, carcinogenic substance in everything these days. Organic wines could reduce...
  13. AlwaysLearning

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    AlwaysLearning replied to Salax's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Just an idea, but my health insurance plan does cover appointments with emergency medical practices. The ones in my area are pretty much the same as going to any other regular doctor's appointment, but they have broader hours and will even see you without an appointment. Perhaps they could cover some of your needs for having tests run? I know it would be...
  14. AlwaysLearning
    I'd definitely go get my hormone levels checked and get tested for vitamin deficiencies. They are both common in those with celiac and are easy to test for with just a blood draw. Get the actual numbers of the test results so you can do some of your research into the "normal" ranges. Though your doctor may say everything is okay, just being too far in one...
  15. AlwaysLearning
    So sorry to hear that one night out did so much damage. I didn't like Greens' beer because the alcohol content was too high, but Redbridge wasn't bad for a pale and didn't mind the one Bard's that I tried. I was a Guiness girl before going gluten free so I definitely miss my stouts. When it comes to liquors, you can still enjoy, just have to figure out...
  16. AlwaysLearning
    I've been using Country Life Superior B12 tablets for supplementing my B12 and they do get absorbed. You don't have to rely on shots. You just have to make sure you get a sublingual tablet that dissolves in the mouth. Though the dose is huge, not all of it gets absorbed, but enough to have dramatic increases in my test results in just one month, as well as...
  17. AlwaysLearning
    Thanks for sharing this. This does remind me that I'm supposed to be starting a food diary so that I can note any additional intolerances or reactions I may have.
  18. AlwaysLearning
    I'm not sure if I believe them when they say that the gluten has to be ingested. They claim that the protein is too large to pass through the skin but I read stories here and there about people having to make sure they switch to a gluten-free soaps and shampoos after going gluten free in order to avoid rashes. The medical establishment seems to know so...
  19. AlwaysLearning
    I'm gaining weight more so than I ever have before, though age isn't on my side on this one either. I think I'm up by about nine pounds in the past nine months. I know that plenty of my issue is that I've been eating too much and not the right things, especially in the first six months when I went through the phases of buying all of the gluten-free products...
  20. AlwaysLearning
    Another thought, I wouldn't underestimate just how far you have to go in order to actually be gluten free or the emotional strain getting a diagnosis has dumped on you, first not knowing what was causing problems, and now, starting to discover how much your life is going have to be modified going forward. Just the amount of learning that needs to be done...
  21. AlwaysLearning
    You seem to already be doing the right things, looking into hormone imbalances and vitamin deficiencies, though getting the actual numbers from your tests so that you can do your own research may be a good next step. Often the "normal" ranges are too wide, and many can still have symptoms when they are near the edges, though many doctors won't consider this...
  22. AlwaysLearning
    Congratulations on getting a diagnosis. I say that because I so wish I had figured this whole thing out 20 years sooner. I had plenty of weight loss issues, but they did improve when I wasn't eating gluten. It sounds as if you have a great motivator for staying gluten free so I'd also see this as a positive. I'd get tested for vitamin deficiencies due...
  23. AlwaysLearning
    My pain in this area appears to have been caused by the B12 deficiency that came from malabsorption. It persisted after going gluten free, but has improved since getting my vitamin levels tested and supplementing. I'm two months pain free after six years of recurrent issues so I'm hoping this was the answer. But if you do get tested for deficiencies and...
  24. AlwaysLearning
    Yes. Most people mention that they can't go into bakeries that make gluten products because of the dust in the air, and I've walked out of a restaurant where I was seated too close to their prep area for making pizza. I have been glutened from cleaning an area where wheat-based kitty litter had previously been used, though without gastro symptoms, just sinuses...
  25. AlwaysLearning
    Congratulations on getting a diagnosis and starting down the right path. That first month is sure to be full of accidental glutenings so I wouldn't beat myself up too badly about it. Gluten is hidden in so many foods (and kitchen utensils) that it can be tough to get rid of hidden sources right away. Just keep at it. In three or four months, the accidental...
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