Lisa

I do enjoy them from time to time, without issue

But in my preceeding  post, I stated that TOO much chocolate makes me uncomfortable with reflux.

I've been trying to cook a variety of foods thinking it would make the switch easier. Help him not feel deprived, but I think in doing that I may not have been giving  his gut time to heal.

Starting the gluten free diet is very hard and it takes months to master.  We all suffer the "loss" of many products, but it's easier every day to find alternaltives.

You should eliminate dairy along with gluten.  Dairy can mimick gluten symptoms, until healing can take place.

Some people see relief initially and others, many months depending on the level of damage.  Please give it some more time, unless, of course you would like to go the testing route.  In that case he must continue to eat gluten until all tests are satisfied.

When a product lists "natural flavor" and does not list "wheat" either in the ingredient list or in an allergen disclosure, it's not there.  Wheat must be listed, by law, if it's an ingredient in a product in the US.

Sometime you need to judge a product which might contain barley, malt or rye ( which are not required by US law to be listed)  I have seen barley/malt in some salad dressings and some chocolates....but not too many products.

Yogurt would not be a product that I would suspect wheat, barley, malt or rye would be a containing ingredient.  But, I would encourage you to contact the company and inquire for yourself.  I always appreciate input, but I am always more confident when I can put my finger on the issue myself. 

  On 3/6/2013 at 2:40 AM, lisa74 said:

Hi all, I searched through the threads here but couldn't find a topic on this already. There was one about TCBY store but I'm wanting to know about store bought brands. Can anyone tell me which brands of frozen yogurt (at the store) are gluten free? Thanks!

Hi Lisa.  I'm not a frequent buyer of frozen yogurt, but it would seem probable that most would be gluten free with the exception of cookies and crunch type items, added. Wheat would certainly be listed on the ingredient listing and barley/malt/rye would not likely be an ingredient in frozen yogurt.

Google can often be your friend.  Try to Google "Gluten Free Yogurt"

Here is information regarding ice cream:

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Lisa:  Great advice about staying home, thank you.  I do have problems digesting dark green lettuce, but seem to be ok with the regular

lettuce (which seems to be less nutritious and filled with water).  Should celiac’s not eat lettuce?  I need to know if I should avoid it in the

future.  

Thank you! 

You seem to be listening  to your body already.    That's a great advantage..  As a newly diagnosed, you may have already learned to shop on the outside of the store.  Whole foods, fish, meats, veggies, fruits, rice.  Most of each is easy to cook or prepare.

  On 3/4/2013 at 9:35 PM, TracyFL said:

So, been reading about how I also need to avoid gluten in my shampoo/conditioner, lotions, etc.  Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe, or is that gluten?  It's so confusing!!!

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is so very processed that generally nothing remains of the offending gluten.  But many people here prefer not to use products that indicates HWP.  If it was in my most favorite shampoo, I would use it. If it were in my lipstick, I'd think about it psychologically, not intellectually.  

The motto here is often,  "When in doubt, don't".

As a newly diagnosed, you might want to eat "in" as much as possible.  Try to stay away from processed foods and restaurants.  Restaurants are the most difficult, in my opinion, because you loose control. As careful as the staff appears to be, they can't compare to your own diligence.

After you are healed a bit, you body may be able to handle a slight bit of cross contamiation. Salads, although often the safe item to order, can be difficult to digest, gluten free or otherwise.

Glad you are seeing a daily recovery.

Hello Leap and Welcome!

Here is a thread that has run on for several years.  You might find something of interest:

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/21208-lymph-nodes/

It's great that everyone can share their personal experience.  Wendy's seems to work for some and other, not.  I do great and I choose well.

Find your own personal comfort zone, but dont fuss with the company.  They are what they are!

And I am excited that Wendy's has offered what they consider to be gluten free options, in the absence of a federal standard.  They are makin an effort.  I applaude them.

This whole thread has really grossed me out.  I will look at honey with a new perspective from now on.

Do you buy honey that has been so purified, that it's not even be considered "honey".  Or honey with all sorts  of junk in it....hive, bee parts, etc. ?  And banned imported "honey"?

Guess I'll stick to my local bee farmer from now on.

 I'm assuming its probably not a good idea to buy the non frozen bread as far as it lasting long?

Unless you are in need of a door stop or sumphin'.

Oh and I must add.... I love Van's Waffles and eat them every morning toasted with Peanut Butter (melted on the hot waffle) and Orange Marmalade.  WELL, almost every morning.  I never ate EGGO's, my kids did (before my dx) The cool thing on this diet, is you discover new priorities.

Yes and welcome.  I will reiterate everything that Mushroom has said.  There are numberous studies out there that indicate that after diagnosis and a year on the gluten free diet, the percentage of cancerous lymphona is on par with the general population.  (I think they think it might take about a year to perfect the diet - it did with me)

No need for further worry and we will guide you to a great diet.  And you will be healthy and happy!!!!  Welcome to the Club Spark!

If you newly diagnosed many foods may be problematic, it may not have anything to go with gluten, but rather an unhealed gut.  Give up the almonds for serveral weeks and then try to reintroduce them into your diet.....see how you do.

BTW, it's recommended that you continue with consuming gluten until all your tests are exausted. A slice of bread per day for a few weeks may support an accurate diagnosis with your endoscopy exam.

 And don't worry about the exam...it's not a big deal and you won't remember a thing.  Bring a partner with you, to drive and inform you.  I was too doppy to remember what the doctor told me.  And you get a greatest nap after the proceedure, when you get home.

Safe?  I have never seen a honey was was not gluten free, if that's your concern.

They claim that some of their items have no gluten ingredients, and they may be gluten free.  I eat there often without issue.  ANY fast food is subject to a high probability of cross contamination.  So...it's a bit of  trial and error.  Try something once and if you feel sick after, don't eat there again.

The "loaded" baked potato could be too much sour cream and cheese.  Dairy is an issue with the newly diagnosed, sometime.

Many times, if you are newly diagnosed, ALL foods are a problem until healing can take place.

  On 2/27/2013 at 2:40 AM, SensitiveMe said:

Does anyone know if Dove silkly smooth dark chocolate candy bars are safe for me to eat? I am concerned about it being contaminated by being made on lines which also handle barley.

I am interested in trying this candy because the label says it contains sugar unlike the other chocolate I see that have some type of corn sugar or corn syrup in them because I can't have corn. It doesn't say it was produced on any equipment that also processes wheat and ingredients are: semisweet chocolate (sug

I have had no issue with Dove Chocolates. They are one of my favoriate indulgences.  I prefer them over Hershey.  Read the label.

  On 2/26/2013 at 2:43 AM, Happyw5 said:

I guess I should be happy, a little over two years ago, before I went gluten free, my thyroid antibodies were high.  They never did anything about it at the time, however, I was having some symptoms I thought could be related to hypothyroid.  They checked the antibodies again, and the are within normal range.  I am still having problems that I would like to figure out, but maybe being gluten free for two years has helped stop me going into hypothyroid!  Thanks for listening

Sarah

Great News Sarah!  Whatever the reason.

I don't know what your symptoms are, but if you feel they are food related, keep a diary of everything you consume, and keep a eye on your symptoms.

  On 2/24/2013 at 2:40 AM, gatita said:

I do trust Enterolab's gene test, however... it's done by the Red Cross, and not in question as far as I know.

<grimace> No, don't think so.  Enterolab is a  "for profit" lab = The End.

 I'm sticking to my clean diet...I feel so much better. 

I, too, am not a fan of Enterolabs, for many of the reasons Irish quoted. Do you have a family history of digestive issues or other autoimmune disorders?

I think you are wise.  Your pursuit of  good health, will find your conclusions.  Welcome!

The Gluten Intolerance Group - New Website is up and running.  Check it out.  It's a great source for anyone new or old to Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity.

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  On 2/19/2013 at 11:51 PM, lynnieloo said:

I just received my Dx last week and have been gluten-free for 7 days . . . thankfully, the pain in my gut has subsided.  However, i noticed one of the symptoms of celiac is mouth sores.  I don't have these, but i have been having chronic sores in my nose for months.  Does anyone else have this?  Do these issues resolve themselves as the body heals?  In the meantime, how do you treat?

It's my understanding that a person absorbes 70% of your fluid intake in your small intestines.  If the intestines are damaged..no absorption.  Hydrate yourself as much as possible, and in time, you may feel better.

Request (demand) your lab work..but I would, personally like to welcome you to the Club!

  On 2/19/2013 at 9:19 PM, laralou said:

I was diagnosed with Celiac Nov. 2012.  I began the gluten-free diet right off.  I am still having a lot of GI issues and I have to run to the bathroom a lot for a sick stomach (D).  Any recommendations on foods I can eat that are easy to digest and will help with the healing process?  I am keeping a food journal to try and figure out what is agreeing and disagreeing with my body.  Also, I gave up dairy, coffee, and alcohol to try and help promote the healing. I am also taking a special mulitvitamin that has probiotics and digestive enzymes formulated for people with Celiac.  Thanks for any and all help. 

Hey Laralou!  And Welcome!!

Certainly by this time you should be feeling some relief.  Good choice to elimate coffee, dairy and alcohol. I would recommend that you elimiated all processed foods and stick to the out side of the grocery store....with only naturally gluten free foods. Watch out for gluten free processed foods, althought gluten free, they carry other ingredients which some find bothersome.

Shampoos, lotions, lipsticks if containing gluten can make you ill.  Have you checked on your mulivitamin and digestive enzyme for gluten.  It's doubful, but possible.  Be cautious about anything that comes in contact with your mouth.  Things a simple as a shared toaster could be causing your issues.

If you are certain that you have been as closes as you can to be  gluten free for an extended period of time, there may be other ingredients that you might eliminate, one at a time.

Good luck to you.

  On 2/18/2013 at 2:44 AM, KristenS said:

Thank you everyone for your responses. I hadn't even considered that I could have more than one thing wrong with me. I just feel so disheartened and alone. My family doctor told me it was all in my head and that I should consider anti depressants. It's just hard going from feeling fine to having my body revolt on all aspects.

I have been anal retentive with being gluten-free and the glutening yesterday I believe was from a Thai curry I ate that most likely had some oyster sauce in it. I just never expected such a strong response from being glutened. Man was my body mad! I have an iron infusion on Tues, and my GI doc is on rounds that day in the GI ward, so I will definitely get a nurse to made sure she comes to chat with me.

Thanks for listening guys, it makes me feel less alone in this!

Hey Kristen! Sometimes we need to look outside the box....could it be that you might have had a virus, the flu or the "bug" of the week?

As others have stated, try a "clean diet" ...only whole foods, meaning fruits, veggies, meat, fish...shop on the outside aisles. Try this for about a month or so and see how you feel. A food diary can be helpful too.

The gluten free diet is tough to grasp in the beginning. It took me about six months of intense learning to find my way. Hope you fell better soon.