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Just moved to Mt pLeasant, Sc. any feedback or food suggestions. A good dr. would be nice.

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I'm rather new to this and have only been totally gluten free for 4 weeks. For years, I reduced my "wheat intake" and was always on a diet. As I've gotten older the gluten symptoms have worsened until I knew I had to go gluten free. Today my cleaning lady brought chicken sandwiches over for our lunch. I took the chicken off the bread with the radishes, tomatoes and rugala and had them as a salad. Next thing I know, I'm asleep in front of the TV for 2 hours. I woke up and began coughing like mad, my sinuses were draining, I had shortness of breath and my eyes were swollen and runny. I had a slight headache and my neck and shoulders hurt from fibromylagia symtoms. Luckily I didn't have intestinal distress....yet that is. I didn't think contamination would be an issue for me, but undoubtedly it is. Is it normal to have a reaction that fast? Your comments on the subject of contamination would be appreciated.

You may have a wheat allergy which results in your symptoms. Cross contamination must be a issue for you. For people with celiac or gluten sensitivities, taking the chicken off the bread is a big no no.

Welcome Maggie,

You won't find a better place to learn about Celiac. You will find great help here.

You already have a diagnosis of Celiac with positive blood work. An endoscopy can also confirm with a biopsy and sometimes visibly.

Let us know if we can help you with anything.

I know La CHoy soy sauce is ok but what about the teriyaki & the Ginger teriyaki marinade?

I know that the teriyaki is gluten free, but I don't know about the Ginger teriyaki.

mamabear,

What great information!

Sometimes, I think that we get a bit intimidated by doctors suggestions (well, most doctors ) for the quick RX, that the common sense decisions get lost, as you stated. I think I will stick with the walking and diet for a while.

Thanks mamabear for your common sense. Much appreciated.

https://www.celiac.com/categories/Safe-Glut...3B-Ingredients/

I think this is what you are looking for.

I would like to wish everyone here a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

I really do love to pop in here and get my silly "fix" for the day. Thanks for that.

AND, I have enough blackeye peas for everyone. Carla, don't forget to put a nickle under your bowl of peas, it will bring you prosperity.

Has anyone else noticed a sensitivity to Maybelline solid eyeliner? I had used it for years without any reaction. About a month or so ago, my lids started feeling itchy and like there was grit near my lid lines. I thought it was from not removing the makeup at bedtime ....so I got better about taking it off with plain Vaseline. It did not help, so I went bare(not a pretty sight......a co-worker asked me if I was tired!!) After the itch/grit went away, I bought some pricey liner(I sure missed the $5 variety) and the itch stayed away. I thought after a few weeks, I'd retry the Maybelline today and within a half hour the itch/grit came back. Off it went again. I doubt I;ll retry, but I was curious if anyone else has had a similar reaction.

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE !!!!!!!

Hey mamabear,

Happy New Year to You!

I can't vouch for the eye liner, but I believe that the mascara contains gluten.

Beth,

If you are going to pursue testing, do not have him begin the gluten free diet. Your GI should suggest and endoscopy exam, that will look into the small intestines (area effected by Celiac Disease) to see if there is any damage and take multiple biopsies. A biopsy can confirm Celiac, but it is not 100% reliable as the biopsy can be hit or miss.

After testing, a simple diet is best in the beginning. Meats, Seafood, Rice, Potatoes, Fresh Veggie and Fruit. Once familiar with what to look for (wheat, malt, rye, barley) you can add additional foods. Don't rush out and buy expensive processed gluten free foods. He won't like them in the beginning, although GREAT inroads have been made in taste and texture in the recent years.

There are listings of gluten free products, but ingredients change frequently and their gluten free status may be in jeopardy. Those lists are great in the beginning, but should not be relied upon for any extent of time.

Here is a list of Companies who are wonderful about listing gluten by name and easily read on their ingredient listing, as in (wheat, malt, barley, rye):

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Welcome to this wonderful site for information.

I just wanted to add the his anxiety may be caused by celiac. Anxiety is is one of the common symptoms as well as depression and fatigue.

Happy New Year Nikki!!!

Thank you Ursa, Raven, Patti and Jess. It never fails to amaze me - You ask a question here and it can be answered or an answer found.

I recently moved to New Bern, Nc..... would love to be part of a support group again! if there is one already or if you want to start one please let me know!

Thanks

Lollie

Hey Lollie,

Good to hear from you again. New Bern is a beautiful town. You will love it there. I live about a hour and half up the coast from there.

I am planning to start a support group here very soon. You really aren't very far away. PM me if you would like a list of NC contacts.

I think you actually want to keep drinking....

Moderate amounts of alcohol raise the 'good' cholesterol.

Yup, red wine is especially good for the cholesterol, but the trade off is that my liver is not a happy camper with alcohol which, in my case, raises my cholesterol to an unhealthy level. Kind of a catch 22, huh?

The statins were prescribed not so much for today, but for years down the road when I may have heart issues.

Welcome,

You will find no better experts on celiac than here. Please read as much as you can from this site.

There is no enzyme pill that will "cure" celiac or break down the offending gluten. Only a true gluten free diet will work for celiac and it's symptoms. Please don't fall for a gimick.

The real facts are right here on celiac.com.

It is clear that gluten effects your children. Learn here how to remove it totally from their diet.

Can you stop statins immediately, or do you have to ween off as in SSI's? I'm ready to do it asap.

I stopped smoking and I stopped drinking in August. I ride a bike 5 miles a day (most days) and walk a mile. All for better health. And to feel so awful on this drug?

Thanks Ursa.

I also found it curious that studies show that statins offer no benefit for the prevention of plaque in the heart, which is what my brother is experiencing currently, who is eight years older than I. My father passed away at 62 from his second heart attack.

That and my 250 cholesterol is the reason he put me on statins. I don't think it is settling well with me. Perhaps I can work better on lowering my number through diet and exercise and get off the statins.

Thank you for your input.

Welcome!

You start simple, by what we call the Naked Diet. Simple meats, seafood, fresh veggies, rice, potatoes, fresh fruit, with as little seasoning other than salt and pepper. Don't panic, this is just in the beginning of the diet.

Keep it simple until you know what foods to expand upon. All of Mrs. Dash's spices are gluten free. Here is a list of things to look out for: https://www.celiac.com/categories/Safe-Glut...3B-Ingredients/

The bag of Dark Chocolate M&M Peanuts in my fridge lists dextrin as an ingredient.

I am not amused.

Dextrin is potato/corn based and not gluten related. Maltodextrin is corn based in the US.

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Hello Everyone,

My doctor, due to family history and high cholesterol, has put me on a generic statin. I have developed some muscle strain and cramping, that I attributed to increased exercise. Although, this muscle strain and weakness never resolves with rest or continued exercise. I have always felt rather agile and now, after sitting in a chair, I get up and limp across the room until my muscles can acclimate to a new position. Sitting on the floor is no problem, getting up is a near impossible. All of this began a few months ago when I began taking Simvastatin 10mgs.

I have done some looking on the Internet and now I am concerned. Many sites indicate that statins can diminish the absorbing of Co-Q10 which can effect the muscles.

Anyone with similar experience? Advise?

I am not familiar with that particular drink. All distilled alcohols are considered safe, due to the fact that the distillation process is said to remove the offending gluten. If flavors are added after the distillation, it MAY not be considered safe.

Jess,

Just wanted to add that in my experience, potatoes do no freeze very well. They tend to become grainy after frozen. When I make soup or stews to freeze, I hold out the potatoes and add them when I thaw and re-heat.

And don't forget to label what it is. I can't tell you the times that I thawed out spaghetti sauce and ended up having chilli for dinner.

Anybody also have short list of spices they use to season food that they know are gluten-free??? I am assuming things like salt, pepper, paparika, are ok?

Also, what about coffe or caramel flavored ice creams??

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!!

McCormick's Spices will clearly list all forms of gluten. Any spice in it's authentic form would be gluten free. Kraft Cheese will list all gluten on the label.

Here is a list of companies who will clearly list gluten:

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