Lisa

We were at my husbands company picnic where of course nothing was gluten free. They did have Cheetos so I gave them to my daughter. For the next 2 days she had diarrhea and was up at night. UGH. I called and Cheetos said they couldn't garuntee no cross contamination for EXTREMELY sensitive individuals! Um, that means they're not gluten FREE then right?? That bugs me! Don't advertise it as gluten free if it is processed on equipment that uses wheat!

I guess it's getting so "trendy" right now to not eat gluten manufacturers forget there are people that REALLY can't tolerate it at all.

Anyone else get accidentally glutened by Cheetos?

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I understand your frustration and it's justified. Cheetos do not contain any gluten ingredients, but that does not mean that they can't pick up some cross contamination during the manufacturing process. Some people do get symptoms from Frito/Lays Products.

Lays Staxx are produced on a dedicated line, so there is no potential cross contamination.

I don't think that Cheeto's is advertised gluten free and if they did, it would say "no gluten ingredients". There is a difference. I have not seen Cheeto's lately, so I may be wrong.

Hope your daughter feels better soon.

Is it normal to not feel well after the biopsy. I had mine done on Wednesday and I'm still not feeling well today. I have tenderness in my belly, sore in my lower back and I'm just not feeling energetic like I used to

thanks

Rachael

The anethesia might have been difficult for you. If the doctors did not tell you about any difficulties during the proceedure, a normal biopsy should not make you sore. Perhaps a slight sore throat.

Although, anytime your have an invasive proceedure there are risks that I'm sure you sign some paper work indicating the possibilities.

I hope you feel better soon and get some rest over the weekend. But, it you have any bleeding or severe cramping, call your doctor.

Happy Birthday Janet! Have a WONDERFUL Day!

Hi there thank you for the welcome.

It's funny how you say that an illness or stress can trigger it because i've been this way since i had a bad viral infection during one of the most stressful times of my life last year. My doctors think i have chronic fatigue syndrome and wouldn't do any tests on me for food intolerances because they think it's a waste of time, not very helpful really.

Glad i found this place, going to take your advice and look around.

Thanks again.

Time to find a new doctor.

Hi Sue,

The prevalence of celiac disease was 1 of 22 among first-degree relatives and 1 or 39 among second-degree relatives.

Hi Mark and Welcome!

Celiac Disease often needs a trigger for the onset of full symptoms. An illness, mono, stress, childbirth as well as other things can trigger Celiac Disease. Many of us have been diagnoed with IBS, but were in fact, predisposed to Celiac Disease.

You could have a gluten allergy, gluten sensitivity/intolerance or Celiac. Issue with gluten can run the spectrum.

A Serologic Panel can test for Celiac and your doctor can order this:

Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) both IgA and IgG

Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA

Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG) - IgA

Total IgA level.

Take a walk around this site. It's the best around.

Hi: I have a friend whose 9 year old son has a few health issues and wondering if it would make sense for her to consider testing for celiac/gluten sensitivity. Her son has a peanut allergy, which unfortunately is too common in kids today, that was diagnosed when he was very young, but more recently he has developed nightshades and pediatric arthritis. It seems to me like autoimmune type issues. Has anyone experienced any of these symptoms and found gluten to be a culprit? Any help would be appreciated!

Amy

This is an interesting and helpful site. I have included one article.

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Happy Birthday Tiffany! I hope all you wishes come true.

Great news!

Thanks Mango--I'm pretty reactive, so maybe it's that.

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Patti, this is an article about carrots as an irritant and dermatitus. Thought it was interesting.

This one's even better:

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I have heard of this and read the article referenced. There are several products on the market designed to extend the shelf life of fresh foods. They are called edible films and can be made from all sorts of offensive grains (corn, soy, wheat, etc.). Here is an article by CSA Celiacs on the subject.

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To quote the CSA statement:

"Use of such films as coatings on foods must be declared appropriately to the consumer, no matter how small the amount used. "

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Or you can go to your personal profile page and click on "Topics" or "Posts" to find your most recent postings. It's your current personal history.

In the beginning I had a few melt downs at the grocery store, but after a while, I found it to be a great treasure hunt. The prize was when you found a main stream product that was gluten free and easily available.

I love ALL of Pamela's products. My non-gluten free family loves the chocolate cake with Pillsbury Frosting (but always read the label). It does have a different texture, more like a torte, and not all that fluffy. But, we love it.

For the first year, I would highly recommend the Triumph Dining Grocery Guide. It can be found on this site on the Gluten Free Mall. It lists over 30,000 mainstream products. I wish I had it when I was first diagnosed. I have been a big supporter of Truimph Products.

Anyway, hope this helps and good luck.

I am 5'8" and I was 119 at my lowest. Three years later, I have gained 20 pounds back. Ok, ok...25! But don't tell anybody!

Eat well with food of good nutrition, no junk and exercise those muscles that never got fed and you body will find it's own level.

There may be some recipes in the Baking/Recipe Thread, but I have heard a lot of people here cook gluten free shells and add Kraft Macaroni Cheese Sauce. The Cheese Sauce is gluten free and they toss the Kraft noodles.

Check the label just in case anything has changed.

I think I might try this one from Rachelle:

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Carry on Mike. I'm signing off.

I understand your concerns about cross contamination. It is a concern for all of us.

I would not/do not put my health or my families in the hands of stangers when I have not confirmed that information elsewhere.

Hello and Welcome,

If you want to be tested for Celiac Disease, have your doctor order these blood tests:

Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) both IgA and IgG

Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA

Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG) - IgA

Total IgA level.

The tendency for Celiac is inherited. Do either of your parents have digestive issues or similar symptoms as you?

Hi Everyone,

I am 23 and have been somewhat diagnosed by my family Dr for Celiac Disease. After describing my symptoms to him, he told me that I have celiac disease. But when asked if there were any medical tests and measures I should take, he said that they were not necessary & that a lifetime gluten free diet was the only way to go.

After doing some research online and seeing all the symptoms that I've endured for SOO long ( stomach pains, bowel problems, weight loss, mouth sores, depression, constant fatigue etc), I am certain I am a Celiac.

I want a more knowledgeable & concerned Dr and was wondering if there were any recommendations anyone could make. And what tests should I take? Will seeing a GI specialist be necessary as well? I want to be able to see this through the right way.

thank you in advance for your help.

-Linda

Welcome LInda,

Celiac can be diagnosed by a Serologic Panel, Endoscopy/biopsy and Positive Dietary Response. And for some with a rash confirming Dermatitus Herpetiformis, a skin condition.

Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) both IgA and IgG

Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA

Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG) - IgA

Total IgA level.

It would not be too much effort for your doctor to order these blood tests. If your current doctor will not order this test, I would recommend that you find one that will.

Anyone with a history of intestinal discomfort should be tested for a variety of concerns. Your symtoms are some associated with Celiac or a gluten intolerance. I would continue to eat gluten and pursue further testing.

Some people here have chosen to self-diagnose based on a positive dietary response.

Good luck to you.

Happy Birthday!

Please put me on ignore. I will continue to post the truth.

I am asking you nicely to post support information regarding your claims. Support your "truth" with facts.

Do you need wine or beer to survive in this life? Of course not. This is generating fear? Of course not. Yes, the gluten free lifestyle is very complex. And folks like you that spread it's ok because I read it somewhere and here is the link, no that is fear. My agenda? To help others understand that there is a problem with gluten in places it should not be. You troll these boards ready to bounce. Please put me on ignore if there such a thing. All the best, and the offer still stands Mike

Again...What is your agenda here? What background do you have to make such claims? Aside from your experiments with the gluten test strips (which as been posted to be unreliable) what research have you done? Where are you support links to substantiate your claims regarding the gluten status of a product?

MikeM,

I think that you are doing this gluten free community a very grave disservice by generating fear among the newly diagnosed. The gluten free diet is complex enough without you further complicating it with doubt, innuendo and unsubstantiated claims.

Publishing a listing or product(s), that have been tested in a professional, controlled environment, under the US governmental standards, that you claim to be dangerous to those with Celiac or gluten intolerance, is down right irresponsible.

What is your agenda here? What background do you have to make such claims? Aside from your experiments with the gluten test strips (which as been posted to be unreliable) what research have you done? Where are you support links to substantiate your claims regarding the gluten status of a product?

Paula, you are such a good thinker!

To the Wine drinkers, I have found a gluten free wine.

https://www.celiac.com/articles/222/1/Glute...ages/Page1.html

Wine is derived from grape and considered safe for Celiacs to consume.