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  1. tarnalberry
    Sorry to go off topic, everyone... Those sites do not, with two exceptions, refer to published studies. Most of them, in fact, refer to the same doctor and the exact same quote. The four published studies I see referenced are not even entirely applicable to the question at hand as one discusses the efficacy of flu shot in children under the age of 2...
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    On a related note, it is suspected that celiacs are more prone to blood borne pneumonia and hence it is recommended that they get the pneumovax. The pneumovax, like the flu shot, is not designed to prevent you from ever getting the infection that is being vaccinated against, but rather to introduce the immune system to the offender ahead of time, in a controlled...
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    Gluten-free, yes (assuming you stay away from the soy sauce), but besides corn sometimes being used in the carrier for the fortification (though not all sushi restaurants use fortified rice), sushi rice is seasoned, and usually has rice vinegar, sugar, and salt (and sometimes rice wine as well, but cooked).
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    I personally believe it's all in how you choose to adapt to it. It's not a "being a better person", but figuring out what *you* need to do in order for *you* to adapt to it. There's no magic bullet approach, because we're all unique. It's going to be frustrating - at the least, it's a major inconvenience, and we've grown up in a world of convenience. ...
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    You may have a difficult time finding a doctor who can help you, but do look for one for guidance. Call and ask a few questions - specifically asking about whether or not they treat patients with non-traditional food intolerances, etc. Do some fact finding, and ask around before settling on a few to try. You may be in an area that you'll find it easier...
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    You should be able to see a gastro if your doc believes the referral is unrelated to celiac. It's possible to have celiac, and have other gastro problems that are not related to the condition. PLEASE do talk to him about it. It may be relatively easy to deal with, but it may be serious as well. (Had you been female, I would have remarked that I recall...
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    Woot! Another reason to *always* read lables/call companies/not assume - things change all the time.
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    Heinz organic ketchup, for one. (The company says it is not gluten free.) NEVER assume "all" of a type of processed food is gluten-free; ALWAYS check the labels.
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    The flu shot is generally safe for celiacs (though not if you have an egg allergy) - vaccine debate aside, but "stomach flus" are usually not flus, in the first place. (They're generally food poisoning of some variety.)
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    While I found dairy-free harder than gluten-free, my brother-in-law gave me a new perspective: he did a short trial and thinks dairy free would be easier as he's used to it from having a bunch of vegan friends. It's a matter of what you're used to, which means you can adapt to it. It may take some time, but you can do it!
  11. tarnalberry
    Based on what you write, I'm suspicious about their implementation of the labeling laws. After looking it up again, lactic acid starter culture is a bacterial culture, that is casein free on it's own, but it can be initially cultured on a milk substrate. So, in theory, it could contain casein if not thoroughly processed, but might not. I'd think the law...
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    Every gnocci recipe and package I've seen has flour. Just because they're called "potato dumplings" doesn't mean they don't have other things in them. I *know* you're trying - you're demonstrating that. Kudos if you found one of the few minestrone's that doesn't have pasta! But the point is that you need to *ask* because you can't know what is in there...
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    You had said you wouldn't eat things without *knowing* they were gluten free, but you guessed? It's not going to work well to run your trial that way. Minnestrone is a vegetable, bean, and pasta based soup, and virtually all gnocci uses wheat flour to help bind the potato. Sorry, but that's a double. Next time, call ahead, talk to the waiter, and...
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    That's exactly what the new labeling law says is NOT the case. That guy was very ill informed.
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    The dietary test, and challenge, are valid tests. Don't ignore them! Looks like she needs to be gluten-free.
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    If I'm cooking a whole chicken/turkey, I *always* use a probe thermometer - one of the ones you can leave in and is attached to a readout outside of the oven. When it comes out, I check the temperature in the other breast to be sure, and viola. To keep it from drying: for a chicken, I keep the skin on and keep it in a covered dish. For a turkey, I wrap...
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    I think it varies quite a lot by region; I knew more people who did it in California than here in Washington, though there's plenty here too. I know far more people here that hike and ski.
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    The trouble here is - and I figured this was the case as I think your mom and my dad were cast from very similar molds - she's not asking for advice. "Should I pay my credit card or my taxes?" is not a question of advice. There is *only* one right answer to that question, and asking it in the first place is silly. Worse, in this case, it's manipulative...
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    Good choice! I hope it goes well!
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    I agree - husband's the unreasonable one here. He's putting the cat before you.
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    Sounds like a good approach. Even that might be manageable without going down further (I'll hope it is, for you, anyway. ) If nothing else, paying close attention to what she's really saying (and the motivation behind it - you know, an analytic psychological approach), will help you find humor in the situation, once you get past it just being frustrating...
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    That definitely does happen with some viruses. Make sure he stays well hydrated, and (as tomorrow is Friday), I'd at least call the doc and leave word. If it's not resolved by Tuesday, he should absolutely call the doctor back about it. It's tricky with the long holiday season, but if he stays hydrated and fed, he'll likely be alright. Keep an eye on...
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    I saw Redbridge at Whole Foods yesterday.
  24. tarnalberry
    Yep (assuming all old labels are used up, of course).
  25. tarnalberry
    Unlike the other responses, I don't have significant symptoms. They are such that I could ignore them if I really really wanted to. But I still don't cheat, because I know it will damage me. Would you purposefully take a cheese grater to your leg, even if it were numb? No. And for the same reason, you avoid gluten that will also cause damage to your...
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