Lisa

I'm still suffering after turkey dinner on Easter.  My in-laws stuffed the turkey (with gluten of course) and I took a risk and ate some that my husband carved off the top with a clean knife.  Bad idea right?  The gluten would be in the juices?  If they basted it, for sure the top would be covered in gluten.  If it wasn't basted, it could still seep through right?

Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes.   Anna you scored 100%!   But...it's a learning process.  We all make mistakes. 

One Thanksgiving, I brought my own cooked cornish hen.  Everyone else enjoyed the stuffed Turkey, but I had my own "mini-me".  The kids loved it!

We have all been in your shoes, but I hope you feel better soon. 

Edit:  And there are no silly questions here

Welcome Laura,

I would continue to eat gluten and have your primary care doctor test you for a full celiac panel. No need to speculate, just go for the testing.

Here is the FULL panel you need to be tested for:

Anti-Gliadin (AGA) IgA
Anti-Gliadin (AGA) IgG
Anti-Endomysial (EMA) IgA
Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA
Deamidated Gliadin Peptide (DGP) IgA and IgG
Total Serum IgA

Good luck.

Lisa, , yeah it's me again. l  am confused.  How exactly does one marinade "without the marinade"??

Did I make an error in my spelling again?  What am I missing?

Yes, marinade some quality beef, pork  chicken (sliced) or seafood with soy sauce (easy on the soy sauce), italian dressing, garlic, powdered ginger, honey and minced dried onions - for several hours or longer.  Stir fry (without the merinade) and add your fav veggies until done to your likeing.

  Serve with rice and thinly sliced green onions to garnish.

Yeah, the alcohol would be listed as wheat, most are not wheat, if not all.

Smelling or the scent of food can not make you sick.  Walking through an active bakery where flour is airborn could make you sick by inhaleing the flour particles, and swallowing.

Smelling something gluteny cooking does have the "creep out" factor for some .But it won't get you sick.

I buy a loaf of gluten free bread and cut most of the bread into cubes and season well and toast in the oven for croutons.  I keep those frozen and use as needed.  The rest of the loaf, I toast lightly and submit them to crumbs .

Running, this is your statement that other members have questioned:

We took a look at purdue's frozen chicken and made a shocking discovery. The chicken had been frozen in a broth that contained barley

..and have asked you to support your statement.  I would suggest you and your partner look for other options, such as the method of frying or oils.  Most people where I live use a seasoned skillet that is well used to cook every floury thing.   That gluten remains in the pan that can cause contamination.

Another thing to look into is that the longer you are gluten free, your reaction time will vary.  In other words...did you and your partner share a lunch  or a previous dinner, that might not have been 100% safe, and the response was after your evening meal.  I react amost 24 hours after I have been exposed to gluten.

No one is denying your illness, but your intial statement was a bit alarming, when Perdue had been a pretty good company for those of us with Celiac.  Although individuals nor companies are perfect.

Lisa  (^that one)  has offered some great advice you should consider. 

But I must say...I got dizzy just  reading your post

Dr. Google....LOL

I am hoping that this week will be a little better! I go to the doctors on Tuesday so I am hoping he can give me a little more knowledge than just what I am getting off the internet. But something I am wondering is if on the label if it does not list wheat, barley, rye etc and it also does not say it may have had cross contamination does that mean that it is gluten free even though it does not say it anywhere on the package?

Most experience here sees not too much guidence from the medical community after a diagnosis. You're kinda on your own. But so glad you landed here.

Initially, begin your diet by simple foods.  Meats, fish, fresh veggies, rice, potatoes and fresh veggies.  Limit dairy to a minimum or eliminate it for six to nine weeks, then try it again. (It can create the same symptoms as gluten initially).  Season simple.  This allows you body to heal a bit, before you re-introduce other foods.

Do this for a month or so and then there is no reason to worry about label reading, because you are eating naturally.  And you can use this time to study labels and what they mean.

Baby steps, one by one. ( it kinda fends of the OMG moments  )   And Welcome!

(I respond slowly, two other post preceeded my comments - all good advise)

I had lunch with my family at Baker's Crust (yeah I know! )  It's a nice restaurant and they have lots of options.  We had been there before, but I could not remember their frier situation.  I inquired and the waitress indicated that it was dedicated to unbreaded foods.  I ordered.  With a quick return, she corrects her statement and said that it was not "dedicated", and I could have a side salad in exchange. I was very impressed with her attention that she afforded me.  My only regret was that I did not get her name, as I should have spoken to her manager.

Yeah, she got an extra tip and a big thank you.

GREAT Post  Mushroom.  Good Stuff 

I would be willing to bet that most of us have had a meltdown in the middle of a grocery aisle.  And then, you will get angry and then you will learn to deal with the cards you have been delt.  And soon, once you feel better, you will realize that it's not so bad after all.

It's a process.  It takes time and much is trial and error.  But, in the end, it's the road to good health.

Welcome!

Bryers will CLEARLY list all forms of gluten on their ingredient listing.  Most are gluten free, with the exception of cookies and cream, pretzels and other obvious ingredients.

So the other night I( a ncgi) and my friend(celiac) decide to eat fried chicken. We cooked it the usual manner. The flour was rice flour and sorgum flour and we thought we were safe. Mere moments after eating we both start feeling horrible. We narrowed it down and discovered that the corn nor the rice were the suspects. We took a look at purdue's frozen chicken and made a shocking discovery. The chicken had been frozen in a broth that contained barley. We wee dumbfounded. So please be careful. The bag did not continue any allergy info and sadly there customer service was non-existing.

Are we still awaiting a reply?  Let argue about "stuff" until a reply appears. Sheesh.........

Actually, this is more than slightly off topic and inappropriate to the discussion, but, I think Adalaide addressed it sufficiently.

You asked her this direct question: 

MJ-S

I'm curious---what's wrong with Perdue chickens? She replied to your question, but also agreed it was getting off topic.

I read that and Im still eating gluten till i get a answer either way. Though I'm to point where I don't wanna eat anything at all for fear of getting sick

You already have a diagnosis.  If you feel you want to start they diet...go for it.  It also can serve as a confirmation.

I guess that explains the arrrival of my cat into my life five years ago

:lol:

Shoot.....I get teased all the time for my weakness in proofing my posts.  POLITE PEOPLE overlook my flaws. <clearning throat>

Yes, Celiac WAS considered a childhood disease.  It was thought that you would out grow it as with some allergies.  We now know, as an autoimmune disease,  it is a diagnois for life.  It can come back with a fury, unfortunately.  

Welcome back to the Club!

EDIT:  Keep consuming gluten until all tests are exausted.  It will mess up your test results.  AND to corrrect my typo(s)!

Until there are laws and regulations, dining out will always be a risk.  But, once you know what you're doing and you make wise choices, there is no reason to deprive yourself of something that others enjoy. 

So the other night I( a ncgi) and my friend(celiac) decide to eat fried chicken. We cooked it the usual manner. The flour was rice flour and sorgum flour and we thought we were safe. Mere moments after eating we both start feeling horrible. We narrowed it down and discovered that the corn nor the rice were the suspects. We took a look at purdue's frozen chicken and made a shocking discovery. The chicken had been frozen in a broth that contained barley. We wee dumbfounded. So please be careful. The bag did not continue any allergy info and sadly there customer service was non-existing.

Was that listed on the bag?  If not, how do you know?

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If you have ANY concern, please contact the company. Also note this is the 2012 listing.  The new listing should be out by now.

We live fairly close to the ocean, so fresh tuna is available most times.  We always buy extra and marinade a few steaks  for a day or two and then grill it on our smoker.  That's dinner with some oriental cole slaw and other grilled veggies.

The left overs are made into salad - mayo, capers, dill, salt and pepper.  I have some pickled green tomato relish that would be good instead of the capers.  I think I put capers in most things I cook....especially spaghetti sauce!   Yum

I reacted to almonds this past week and I'm still working on figuring out other possible intolerances. After I reacted to almonds, I noticed it became uncomfortable to wear my contact lenses, and eventually I'd have to replace them. It felt as if dirt was stuck to them, but no matter how much I cleaned them or soak them in contact solution, they were still uncomfortable. The discomfort was only relieved when I replaced them with a new pair. Today, I'm still having some slight discomfort, but I can't figure out what it could be. Is it possible I'm sensitive to something in my contact solution? I can't give up wearing contacts. I have terrible eyesight and my glasses are so heavy that it makes my ears hurt if I wear them too long. Or is it possible that when I react to foods, it does something to my contact lenses? Has anyone else experienced this?

I had the same problem.

Have you been prescribed a new medicine?  It sounds like an allergic rection.  If you are taking vitamines or any  unprescribed drugs, stop for a week or two and see how you feel. Drugs can interact, leaving the eye less hydrated or lubricated.  PM me if you prefer. 

Has anyone asked about you or your spouse about your medical history?  Do either of you have digestive or other issues.? It can be piece of the puzzle, as well.