Lisa

Hey B -

Thought you would be getting ready for the Amanda's wedding.

Noel will be off our coast around 2am. At the most, we should get some gusts of about 40 - 60 mph. No need to rake the yard this year.

You guys North should get the worst as it comes closer to shore on Saturday and Sunday. Don't you just love those Nor'Easters.

Oh, news flash! Hatteras Island is out of power.

I was sitting here thinking about what my kids really liked at that age......WHOOPY CUSHIONS!

Twenty-four Whoopy Cushions would most certainly be a hit that could not be undone!

OK, I'll think of something a little more subtle.

Last year there was a discussion that M&M's were NOT gluten free in the lands down under. Since we are an international board, please check.

I'm not a doctor, so this is not medical advice. I'm a celiac whisky enthusiast with a degree in Biochemistry. Here is my take on the whisky discussion. It is not as simple as saying that (all) whisky is gluten-free simply because it is a distilled product. But, there is hope ...

Distillation works very well to eliminate gluten, because the molecular weight of gluten is at least 1000 times that of ethyl alcohol and the other desired end products of the process. I can go through a doorway, but an 18-wheeler can't. It's the same principle. The science of distillation is well established, and has been for a couple of hundred years. I have been to numerous distilleries in Scotland and seen the process first hand. Will manufacturers ever say definitely that their product contains absolutely no gluten? No, they are afraid we will sue them in a class action if we find one molecule in there with an analytical device. The thing to bear in mind is that whiskies fall into a couple of groups. These are the basic types, and how I view their safety for myself:

The "Single Malt Scotch Whisky" (usually 10 or 12+ years old):

The product of one SINGLE distillery, not mixed with anything else. Glenfiddich and Glenlivet have claimed to be gluten-free at various times, although their web sites don't show that now. I have no doubt that they, and all other single malts, are gluten-free. There is no malt in "malt whisky" - the "MALT" refers to the malting (or germinating) of the barley to get it started in the fermentation process. "Single Malt" is a legal term in Scotland, and any blending would disqualify them. They get their color from spending 10+ years in oak casks, which are often used sherry or bourbon casks (which contained pure spirit). They are distilled twice for purity. I regard them as safe, and delicious. In the US, I buy these at Trader Joe's, which has a good selection at great prices.

Other "Scotch Whiskies", that don't claim to be "Single Malts":

These are whiskies made up of a blend of other, less mature whiskies, and are cheaper, like Johnnie Walker, and premium blends like Chivas Regal. JW is made up of 50 different whiskies blended together. They may be gluten-free, but immature whisky is colorless (or very pale), so to give it some color and/or flavor they may add caramel, or some "grain whisky" to it. This is unpredictable - I never drink them, and I much prefer single malts anyway.

Irish Whiskey (note the "e"):

Like Scotch, but distilled three times, e.g. Bushmills, Jamiesons. They can be "single malts", but most commonly available ones are blended. The single malts are very pure and smooth though. Bushmills has both a single malt and a blended product.

With Scotch or Irish: If it does not say "Single Malt" (with an age in years) on the bottle, then it is blended. It may or may not actually say "blended", but if it does not specify, then it definitely IS blended. Single Malts will always explicitly identify themselves as such, with an age, on the bottle.

Bourbon and American Whiskey generally:

Made by a different process, but are distilled as part of that process. The issue here is that whiskey that is only matured for a few years, like these products, may be colorless or very pale when it comes out of the cask. So, they MAY add some "grain whisky" (not distilled) back into the final mixture for color and/or flavor. These have to be evaluated on an individual basis. I saw recently that Jack Daniels now says on their web site that the product is free of gluten, and others (like Makers Mark) have been reported to be gluten-free.

Slainte Mohr! (Gaelic toast meaning "good health/life".

WOW! What a great post for your first. I read it three times. Very interesting. Thank you for your expertise.

ditto

OHHHHHHHHHH! Sorry! I started doing all this research on official "bumps" thinking it was some kind of loose term diagnosis I am such an airhead!

Thanks!

Funny!

Ok....has you daughter been exposed to some topical lotion that might contain and gluten and/or dairy ingrediences?

I love it! Birthday Greetings that go on and on and on! Thank you for your thoughts.

Happy Birthday to you too Paula. I remember well, those morings when short people would crawl in bed with you and smuggle. Good memories.

What is an official "bump"????

Technically, people are not suppose to "bump" their topics to the top of the page of threads. Since your post was not pinned yesterday, I thought as a moderator, that I would "bump" it to the top so that it would get the attention it would have had it been pinned.

Make sense?

An official "bump".

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I use Nature's Bounty - 2,500 mcg, and they taste really good and you can ask your pharmacist to order them. I get them at our local, privately owned drug store.

dolly,

Just a reminder...continue to eat gluten or your test will not be accurate.

Celiac Panel:

Antigliadin IgA

Antigliadin IgG

EMA

tTG IgA

tTG IgG

Yes, it does. Sorry that you're ill.

Without the Lab's ranges, it's difficult to determine your test results. Could you post those as well.

Celiac would be diagnosed in the small intestine and therefore an ENDOSCOPY exam would be the testing required to determine that. A colonoscopy would examine the large intestine.

Sarasota:

Bonefish Grill

Columbia - www.columbiarestaurant.com

Don Pablo's

First Watch

Flemings's Stteakhouse

Ophelia's on the Bay - www.opheliasonthebay.net

Outback - everywhere

Ruth Chris

Sam Seltzer's - www.samseltzers.com

...........have a wonderful time.

Ev,

I have no listing in my Triumph Dining Guide for Venice, FL or Siesta Key. If there are near larger cities, let me know.

Welcome Mom:

Your feeling of being overwhelmed is well known here. You're in good company.

Since you daughter has already tested positive (through blood test) for Celiac, that in itself is a diagnosis. She does have Celiac, no matter what the biopsy may indicate.

Gluten free food in every where around you. I would not run out an buy gluten free specialty food. It's expensive and does not always taste the same.

Start her out on a "natural" diet. Meat, seafood, rice, potatoes, fresh veggies and fruit. Cook with salt and pepper. Eliminate processed food until you know which brands are good at listing gluten.

Kara will need a dedicated toaster just for her. Wooden spoons and scratch pots and pans can hide gluten.

Regarding Disney World...many families here have had successful vacations and Disney is very accommodating.

You got it! Ten fingers, ten piggies!

b

Virginia,

Her pain appears so timely that I can't help but think that she is injesting some sort of gluten at the same time of day.

Have you checked her supplements, vitamins, shampoos, breakfast pots and pans, nail polish, lipsticks/gloss, make-up. Could there be any CC from the two previous classes?

Many of us have also been diagnosed with gastritis and that could cause stomach discomfort. If so, some Mylanta may help sooth the tummy.

But, the most simplest thought, is that she is just not healed as of yet. It will take some time for her to retain what she eats.. She could be just responding to her breakfast and gradually that 10:30 time will increase and she will be more able to maintain her digestion. That is just part of the healing process.

I hope she feels better soon.

Welcome,

Can you post your son's results/ranges. Some people here can help you interpret the results.

"Failure to Thrive", is often a symptom of children with Celiac. It also can be reversed with a gluten free diet.

We have lots of moms with children with Celiac. They will be here soon.

Thank you for the information. I dont plan to try any gluten-free Crackers, breads or the like for quite a while.

My main concerns are about when Im away from home.

This is a big question I have:

I understand I cant cook in my old Iron skillets (which I love), or use my wooden spoons.

But when I eat at a resturant, how do I know they arent using scratched pans, wooden spoons, iron skillets?

Does everyone get glutened from a scratched pan that has been washed? Or is this rare?

There is just so much to learn.

I was on the phone with my daughter while ago. She suggested we get a steamer and start steaming veggies. I said that sounds great, "and we could get some of that boil in the bag rice to put them on". Then I thought. Oh no, can I have that kind of rice? What brands of rice are Gluten free?

These are the questions that are constantly bugging me.

I am having a horrible IBS attack tonight. Im sure its stress. I cant wait to see if this diet is going to make my IBS go away. If it will, all this will be worth the fuss.

It sounds like you eat out a lot. If so, I would suggest getting some Triumph Dining Cards. They are cards that you can keep in your wallet and explain the high points about the diet and what you can safely order or not. They come in American, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Thai and Indian. You can check them out for yourself at www.triumphdining.com They also have a Restaurant Guide, which I have used quite a bit when I am out of town. They list several national restaurants which have gluten free menus such as Outback, Bonefish Grille, Carrabba's Italian Grille, Don Pablo's, Chevy's Fresh Mex.

It might be better to get settled at home before you venture out.

Your daughters seem to be right on track. Steamed veggies over rice sounds like a wonderful meal for you both. You can also season it with La Choy Soy Sauce (others are not gluten free). All natural rices are gluten free.

I eat far better (not just healthier) than I did before I was dx'd. You may not believe it now, but you options are endless.

A member here, "NoGluGirl" has a wonderful list of general products that are gluten free and that should be a wonderful guide for you to begin with.

After a few week, I guarantee you that you will feel a difference in your health and you won't even look back. This is the beginning to good health. Congratulations!

Lots of folks here use Kraft Mac & Cheese (ditch the Kraft noodles). Use their cheese sauce on gluten free noodles.

Hey 65:

First thing you need to to is take a DEEP breath. There isn't one of us that has not been in your shoes. This site is the best source of information on Celiac that you will find. Any and all of your questions can be answered here.

Start simple. Meats, seafood, potatoes, rice, veggies, fruits are inexpensive and easy to prepare. I would not buy a bunch of expensive gluten free specialty foods now until you get the feel of things first. Just keep your meals simple and basic.

Take some time to read your way around this site. It will truely be invaluable to you for a while. We have some really great people here. You are not alone.

Welcome