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Pick up some gluten-free Bisquik and make that pancake recipe.  I have fed that to gluten eaters and they didn't mind at all.  As for the airborne flour issue, I think your suggestion of mixing it outside is the best practice to avoid any airborne gluten eventually settling all over the countertops and exposed clean cookware.  If the griddle is a perfectly smooth surface with no nooks, crannies, or greasy film for the gluten to stick to, then you are probably okay just washing it well.  However, I would be more comfortable with a separate pan, especially if dealing with a well-seasoned cast iron type griddle.  A non-stick one that needs no seasoning would be easier to clean.

However, the best way to deal with something like that is just have everyone eat gluten-free pancakes.  People have this thing in their mind that gluten-free food equals gross, but many people are surprised that after long refusing gluten-free food, that when they try it, it isn't bad.  It is just a human nature thing to not want to try something new.  Most people drown their pancakes in syrup anyways, they may not even tell a difference.  And yes, this does relate to any food with flour.  They can purchase pre-made gluten baked goods, when making it in the house would involve a mix and/or flour.  If you would like to demonstrate to them how flour can go airborne, get a bag of gluten-free bisquik or whatever gluten-free flour you have, set it on the stove with the top cut off, and smack both sides to poof some out, and after a few minutes, have them run their hands over the adjacent counters.  They will probably be shocked and never again object to your suggestion of mixing the pancakes outside.

They also sell pre-made pancakes in the freezer section they can eat.  But I am pretty sure freshly made gluten-free pancakes would taste better than processed junk from the freezer.  Just have them give it a try.  It takes a while for other household members to "get it" so it is good that they would up not making pancakes at all this time.  They sound like they will be able to understand with some more time and info

According to the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, there is no valid science to support claims of cross-reactivity with certain foods.  Of course, if you feel better not eating a certain food, then don't eat it.  Also coffee can be very irritating to an easily upset GI tract and may aggravate discomfort in some people.  But that is a separate issue and not related to gluten.

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Also, a the International Celiac Disease Symposium in 2013, they specifically had a session of debunking Celiac disease myths, and covered the coffee one.  Here is a great writeup article of that session: Open Original Shared Link

While I am glad you feel better, do know that there is no existing product on the market that has enzymes that actually break down gluten.  Most of them are just a mix of digestive enzymes that can aid in general tummy troubles.  Some of the products make claims that you can safely consume gluten with their pill and that is not correct.   You are better off just buying a digestive enzyme supplement (I get the CVS brand one) and not giving your money to companies who sell false claims.  Those pills do not work for gluten like lactase works for lactose intolerance- the gluten is still there and intact, damaging your body.

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They are not around DFW area of Texas yet.  I heard they were on the west coast.  But every time I pass the tortilla section I look, hope they come out nationally!

You say that you threw up after two days and were instantly better.  It can be hard to tell sometimes whether you have been glutened or you have caught a virus or some other foodborne illness.  We can get those, too, so sometimes you just won't know what caused something.  This is why it is important, though, to remember it isn't always gluten.  So don't get scared off from eating out forever, but do try to limit it when you are able to.

My Rheumatologist (I have Lupus SLE) laughed at me when I made a comment about hiccups and gluten. I start hiccuping immediately after eating any form of gluten. I'm in the process of being tested now for Celiac Disease and Krohns... All these autoimmune diseases love sticking together.

Welcome to the forum, Charmane!

Do note that this thread is from 2006, so these people are probably no longer active on the forum.  However it is interesting that gluten gives you the hiccups.  Definitely get tested before trying a gluten-free diet, too.  

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I think the best thing to do on review websites that describe gluten-free menus is to identify yourself as a person with celiac disease. It will certainly help the next person with celiac disease, make an informed choice!   ....

This!!! This is sooo important.  If you use the review sites, post your own reviews identifying yourself as Celiac to pay it forward.  Thanks for bringing that up.

Sadly, it doesn't surprise me that this is happening to a gluten-free food company, even if it is a good one.  They have a heartfelt notice posted on their website about the situation that explains that their creditors didn't like the fast expansion rate of their small company.  Sadly, I predict more companies will end up like this.  Hopefully Better Batter will stay afloat.

I like all their stuff that is gluten-free.  Very tasty.  Some brands of sweet potato chips get it wrong, but theirs are very right  MMMM!

Nausea and vomiting are definitely possible symptoms after gluten exposure for a person with Celiac disease.  Here are a few good sources that list vomiting as a symptom:

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Welcome to the forum, C.Reez!

I made your reply to this thread into this new post, since it is its own topic that we can all relate to, and that thread dates back to 2007.  That way you will get more people in to read and converse.  This is an issue that all people with Celiac disease can relate to.  People with Celiac disease are plastered with the hipster hypochondriac label when we go out to eat and ask for a gluten-free menu.  The waiter will start talking about their healthy choices because they don't realize we have no choice in the matter.  Sadly, these attitudes are not going to change any time soon.  It seems the gluten-free fad diet trend is already starting to fade, and I will be glad when it is well past its prime.  All we can do is participate in and contribute to some of the Celiac disease organizations who are out there doing awareness campaigns and working towards legal solutions, etc.  We can also take opportunities to speak with people like waitstaff and get them to understand the difference between Celiac disease and someone making a diet choice that they read a celebrity did.

I have met people who eat gluten-free, spew all the silly nonsense that makes it obvious they are not taking it seriously and it is not benefiting them, and it makes me PO'd as well.  You just can't dwell on it though or it will take down your quality of life.  Having an illness that people cannot see from the outside is a uniquely frustrating experience and it can be a hard thing to deal with.  I look forward to the time when the fad diet thing fades.  

Welcome to the forum, MewMew!

There are many things in personal care products that can cause acne and acne-like rashes.  It is important to know that Celiac disease is not a topical allergy to gluten.  Wheat allergies do exist, but that is a separate condition.  Someone with Celiac disease can touch gluten, cook with it, even use gluten-containing products like shampoo, as long as it doesn't get in their mouth.   Since hair and shampoo can both get into the mouth by accident, many Celiacs choose to make all their personal care products gluten-free.  

What you are describing just sounds like a very common reaction to something in the body product.  It could be a fragrance that is not specifically listed, as well as just a buildup of something on the skin that could be causing the acne.  Ever use a shampoo that had more moisturizer in it than you needed and your hair gets greasy after a while?  Same thing can happen on the skin. Try washing your hair in the sink and not getting the shampoo on your skin, or if you can't do that, thoroughly wash the skin on your back with a facial wash after using shampoo and conditioner, to get that buildup off.  Conditioner that coats hair surfaces with moisturizer is good for the hair but not so much for the skin.  You also may just have an acne issue that comes from within, and certain products may aggravate it.  Keep using the process of elimination with products, and if you are thinking about going gluten-free, please get tested for Celiac disease before trying out a gluten-free diet.  The tests are not accurate if you are not consuming gluten.

I feel it is important to note that post is five years old and information may have changed since then.  Honestly information 5 years old on manufacturing processes that pre-date the FDA gluten guidelines has more than likely changed.  I recommend writing the company to ask about any shared lines, etc so you can get updated information.

However, Mccormick is used by many on this forum and is considered to be safe, and they always label any gluten source on their products Open Original Shared Link.  I feel no need to investigate further, my cabinet is filled with Mccormick spices.

Done too!

Do you have enough morning energy or a kid willing to have it prepped night before, covered with plastic wrap in fridge, pull off wrap and throw it on in the AM?  I will have my husband do that sometimes if I am gone from the house all day for something.  However I totally agree with you that if you stop cooking they will have to start! LOL.... maybe give them some crock pot recipes to to themselves, some are super duper easy.  Heck, throw some chicken thighs, carrots, peppers etc and that teriyaki sauce in there.  Boom done!  But yes maybe let them get desperate first

....In fact, if any waitstaff ever said something as ridiculous as that, I would get up and walk out the door.  I wouldn't want them touching my plate, let alone handling a food order. ....

Me too, lol. Especially when the person is confident in their misinformation.

I also order mashed potatoes at a few places I go.  Outback Steakhouse and some local steak places, my standard order is steak and mashed taters.  When they are done well and they treat those starches nicely to get the right texture, they don't even need gluteny gravy.  

If you are just starting out, it can be a nice way to discover new products without paying full price.  I haven't used that specific service, but when I was first diagnosed I used Gfreeconnect which sends a HUGE box out every few months.  It was nice to have coupons and samples, but I eventually cancelled it because a lot of the products that get into those kinds of boxes are on the weird side... like I just want gluten-free stuff, not raw/vegan/sugarfree/free of everything.  There are also a lot of products out there and many weren't available in stores near me.  So, I eventually found it better to focus on what was in stock at my local stores, and unless I hear about something that is really good, I get everything there and don't mail order in food.  But overall I would say it is worth getting a few sent in so you can try some things out.

What has helped me more in steering me on what products to try is this forum.  Just reading about things like what brands people like, there are a few that people always say are bad (Im looking at you, ener-g tapioca loaf) and some that people unanimously say are good (Canyon bakehouse, King arthur flour mixes) and that has helped steer me into what I will try first off the grocery store shelf.

Also, one of the best things that helped me out at the start was the gluten-free care package from Univ. of Chicago Celiac Disease Center.  It had the most helpful items in it, and lots of coupons and helpful literature.  If you haven't put in for that, especially since you have kids, definitely do!  

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(To qualify must have you or a child dx'd by biopsy in the past year. They will ask for your doctor info so they can check out your medical records.)

Just make sure it's all cotton!

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I saw on TV... I think it was the "Extreme Cheapskates" show... But the family used newspaper to wipe instead of buying toilet paper.  I wonder how many times the kids flushed it by habit and clogged the toilet. LOL.  Ditto with the cloth wipes.  Those may go through okay I suppose. I would rather do cloth wipes than newspaper on my hiney for sure!

A Bidet is an awesome thing, too.  Had a family member who had no use of their arms.  Bidet cleaned up everything nicely and gave them some independence.  

Too bad they don't keep a comprehensive list updated.  While on something like pasta sauce, no gluten ingredients usually means you are okay... I would contact and get a reply back on shared facilities/equipment before consuming.  They may have taken the gluten-free label off of the product for a good reason.  It could also be something along the lines of them not labeling something as gluten-free if they don't test.  Best to get their answer.  

The act of mashing the potatoes does not create gluten.  A waiter at a restaurant may not be the best source for scientific information, so you probably did the right thing not arguing with that person, haha.  Open Original Shared Link are gluten-free.  Of course, them being in the restaurant around gluteny items, and the examples given by cyclinglady above are all perfectly plausible things that can make them no longer safe to eat for us Celiacs.

Potatoes contain two types of starches- Amylose and Amylopectin.  Not gluten.  However, there is some science behind how you choose a variety and treat the starches to have perfectly fluffy mashed potatoes.  Of course, the ideal texture of mashed potatoes is also a debatable, opinionated subject.  LOL  Open Original Shared Link if you want to delve in.  I also highly recommend the "Good Eats" episode on potatoes as well.  Actually, I recommend every Good Eats episode if you are a geek like me.

Unless it is exceptionally dirty with bits clinging to the top, you should be fine just using paper towels as a barrier.  Put one under the food and one over it.  Also, wash your hands after handling it out of the microwave, just before eating, to ensure any greasy buttons you pressed didn't get gluten nasties on to your hands.  It is just a good hygiene practice overall.  Gluten fumes are not a thing, so nothing to worry about there.  Unless someone is poofing flour around in the breakroom, it is not an airborne concern.

That's right, I ain't touching no nasty gluten!  LOL.  Just takin' care of business  I cover things with TP or paper towels when I touch them as an added barrier (I am a total germaphobe if you didn't already hear about that) so hopefully that TP isn't gluteny or I will have to change my germ-avoidance game.  I keep paper products in my purse at all times, so if this becomes a widespread thing may have to put a one-use supply of TP in there, too.

As I type this I am very sick with a sore throat.  Can't avoid all germs, especially with a cruddy immune system  But I try!!!!

I will have to email gluten-free watchdog and also Kimberly Clark to ask about that and how it is processed.  Won't be today, Can't think very straight right now.

I also do not want a gluten bum.  LOL

This would be a good product suggestion for gluten-free Watchdog, if they can get some product to test.  It is unsettling, but I already use hand sanitizer instead of using soap in public bathrooms (unless hands are really soiled) because they will have things in them that give me rashes.  I will bring my own soap if I am out of the house for more than just a quick jaunt.  Also can bring your own paper towels in your purse, or just do the "clothes wipe and air dry".  LOL

Has anyone found a good gluten free multivitamin? I tried women's one a day and they upset my stomach. Not sure what's in it that's bothering me because the bottle says gluten free.

Try taking your multivitamin with a meal, if you were doing on an empty stomach.