Lisa

They are wonderful - I love the cheddar ones!

Put some in your suitcase

Sometimes, you just never find out what is was that made you ill.

But, when it happens to me, I go back to the basics for a while until I feel better. And, then I revisit everything again.

It may very well be that you are still healing and perhaps what you ate was not gluten related, but may have been irritating to a compromised system. Maybe too many chips on a healing gut.

If this continues, I suggest a food journal.

. A lot of spices are made in China. Unfortunately some U.S. manufacturers do not check what they import from China. So I would never say with 100% conviction that a spice didnt have wheat in the U.S (or something else bad).

A US company would be in serious violation of labeling import laws and subject to severe fines. Any product imported into the US is subject of the FDA laws. Although, I would think it unwise to purchase a product labeled in a foreign language at a foreign market. Illegal product imports can happen.

Common sense would be a good rule to follow.

btw, try McCormicks spices, they will clearly list any forms of gluten.

Not sure if I posted in the right spot...

I was wondering if there was any kind of walk or any kind of awareness being promoted. I would be very interested in being part of getting one together.

Maybe to restaurants, grocery stores, etc.....

In the lower part of the home page here is a calender listing for ongoing events around the country (world). You can also contact your nearest organized support group and coordinate with them.

If you let us know what area of the country you are we can hook you up with support organizations.

I'm sure you've heard the story about the woman who had a bat in her coffee filter. It was in all the newspapers and on all the TV news last week.

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best regards, lm

OMG...That sent shivers all the way down my spine and I'm not sure that I don't need to throw up! Thanks for that larry!

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However, we were surprised to discover no correlation between extent of intestine damage and patient symptoms," says Dr. Murray.

I thought this was worth sharing.

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The capsule endoscopy is the most advance test available at this time. I hope you get an answer soon.

Kat,

We all share pieces of ourselves with the hopes that we can help someone. That's what this board is about. There is a lot of support given here. It's here to take or here to give.

What about that article I saw saying that scientists won't claim gluten free on all distilled alcohol/vinegar because not all distillation processes eliminate gluten all of the time. Sorry I can't link you to it.. Maybe you've heard this or read about it?

The distillation process is said to remove the offending gluten to a safe level for Celiac to consume. There rarely is an assurance that anything is 100% gluten free.

Some sensitive people may react to distilled grain based alcohol and vinegars.

I have just found out, from a wine labeling company no less, that red wines, some teas and coffee are de-acidified by rinsing them over and over with ....... gluten and/or milk proteins! GEEZ! No wonder I was having problems with "100% Coffee." The article went on to say tha the European Union is going to enforce that if a product uses allergens in its processing it must be on the label. Here in the USA where Cool Whip can label their casein filled product "Dairy Free" I am not holding my breath that our labeling laws will improve.

In the mean time I am avoiding the above products, and now the itchy, cramping, painful abdominal sensations gone. I have read in other gluten free books that caffiene stimulates the frayed nerves left over from the gluten intollerance neuropathies, so they say to avoid any and all caffiene drinks. I use jiaogulan tea as a waker-upper as it opens up blood vessels aiding in the get up and go and brain-fog clearing in the AM. It also lowers blood presure!

Peggy Anne,

Would you mind supporting the information you posted about red wine, teas and coffee, with a link or an article.

Would also love to know about a local support group, I am in Havelock. My son, 2, and I are gluten free

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Aaron Harding is near your area. Give him a call

Of course being raised Catholic, and out of respect for my parents and family, I wouldn't eat McDonalds fries on Friday during lent!

best regards, lm

I sure chuckled at this statement, as I was raised to give up something for lent also. But ONLY on Friday larry? You got off easy!

I don't have an answer for you Fran, but I wanted to welcome your to the Forum.

Lisa can do volunteer work

Why do I have to do volunteer work. I'M SICK OF VOLUNTEER WORK!!! Yeah, yeah, yeah, let Lisa do it. Give it to Lisa, she'll do it.

I WANT TO BE QUEEN! Let them eat cake, I tell you! Yes, feed them cake!

They also have an unusual political statement on their label. Unusual, in the sense that you don't see this often. They are an Austrialian Company.

The Almond & Coconut lists: Coconut Chips, Glucose, Puffed Rice, Chicory Fiber, Soy Lectithin.

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This ship is about to enter our harbor today. The Elizabeth ll was to be here yesterday, but the recent nor'easter blew all the water out of Manteo Harbor and it could not leave.

I can see her in the distance in full sail. She's beautiful.

Welcome back!

Found my way back down to Adam's cove. Unfortunately there was enough light this time to see the 'private property' signs, but I decided not to hold their selfishness against them. AND Fortune is with us! There's a Open Original Shared Link for sale there! "Manda, Are you willing to relocate? The housing market is down here, I'm sure they'd take a lower offer.

After making the loop, I found the street I was looking for yesterday and started down that. After a few yards there was an enticing side street that I marched up a bit until the view opened and I saw this funky little Open Original Shared Link.

I marched down to the spit and went a little ways out, but the sun was coming up so I slipped through the fence into Open Original Shared Link to watch the sunrise. Turned out to not be such a clever plan 'cause your staring directly into the sun, but I hung out on the beach for a bit and burned out my retinas before starting the (oh so) long walk back home,

WOW! Now that is somewhere I could relocate. Jim used to fly into Seattle a lot and sometimes I could hop a ride. It's a wonderful place.

Wow! I admire those who can make crackers. I think crackers come from grocery stores. Try to do a recipe search on this thread. I bet there are some posted. Good luck.

WooooHOOOOO I'm the first post of the morning!!

I NEVER get to be the first one

Yesterday, when I went for my walk, I thought I'd walk a little farther so I went one more street section before turning downhill (ruralesque here, street sections are 1/2 mile).

As it turns out, the streets are named a bit inconsistently (old territorial roads) and I got lost. I ended up at this beautiful little cove and walked along the edge of the water. Roosters off in the distance. The trickle of water down the hill, finish its journey to the sea. The smallest slap of waves as the last of the ocean's power dissipated against the shore.

I'm gonna try to find it again this morning.

I need better directions PLEASE!

Back to the original post...Glutenease.....The horse that never dies.

SO TRUE!

I do think that the original question has been satisfied.

I think that we should return this discussion back to the original post. I think it's wise.

Lyme Disease information can be found on www.Lyme.net. Information regarding Celiac Disease and it's relate conditions can be found here on Celiac.com.

Rachel is our resident expert on multiple issues.

Yes, she has her own thread called "OMG..." You should check it out.

Welcome!

Would you mind if I asked you what test your son had?

The gluten free diet can be really tricky in the beginning. Toasters, wooden spoons, scratched pots and pans, vitamines, meds and lotions can all hide gluten. Play doh is gluten.

Should he have Celiac just one crumb could be very upsetting to his system.

Some adults have improvement within days and others in several weeks.

I'm totally new to all of this and am so thankful to have found a site that deals with children and celiac.

My 21 month old son has had gastro problems since birth and one of his doctors mentioned 2 weeks ago that he may have celiac disease. We're waiting on blood test results to confirm. I've eliminated gluten from his diet (and he's doing so much better), as best I can with not really knowing what I'm doing yet...but when he goes to visit his father, he gives him things he shouldn't eat and constantly takes the kids out for fast food.

So, I'm trying to come up with a list of foods he can feed him...my son also has a lot of other problems with feeding and food allergies...but I'm wondering if french fries from restaurants have gluten in them.

Thank you for your time,

~Tanya

Here is a helpful list for you:

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It might be better to stay away from fast foods until you know the results of his testing. French fries can be easily made at home.

Oh, and welcome.

Thanks everyone.

How do i get the little thing in my sig that says board moderator.

paula

Scott makes that happen.