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  1. tarnalberry
    See, I don't see that as a cure. I see that as a long-term treatment, just like the diet is. If you stop taking the pill, you can't have gluten. It doesn't fix the underlying problem permanently. I'd probably have the pill around for eating out and so forth, but I wouldn't aim to add gluten back to my diet in any way.
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    I haven't read much on his site for two years or so, but the last I did, I found most of his articles to be fluff, hyperbole, or flame-bait. It's the last, I think, which turns me off the most. I took another look around, and he's still pushing editorial (emotionally charged opinion) as medical fact. To me, science is science, logical and straightforward...
  3. tarnalberry
    It is possible, in theory, to do so, but there are a number of caveats: 1) you can only deduct the increased price of gluten-free foods, which means you have to keep receipts and deduct the cost of "normal" foods 2) you've got to keep meticulous records and have a doctor's letter on file with the IRS 3) realize that this is a big red flag for the IRS to...
  4. tarnalberry
    Argh (at your aunt)! It *pisses me off* when people are that disrespectful. You are doing exactly the right thing - not eating something unless you know it to be safe. Be secure and CONFIDENT in yourself, knowing that you are doing the BEST thing for your health. A quiet confidence is often quite hard for someone to rally against, though she might try...
  5. tarnalberry
    the fact that you react by itching makes me worry that you have a true allergy, which you should *not* test. allergies can, and do, get worse with exposure occasionally, and it's not worth the risk. as for oats and celiac... 1) all commercial oats are contaminated at levels higher than the CODEX standard of 200ppm, even McCanns. there are at least three...
  6. tarnalberry
    self-basting turkeys are not always gluten free, nor are some of the seasoning packages that may be added. turkey's need to be labeled if anything with a grain is added, but you have to check and find out what's been added.
  7. tarnalberry
    There shouldn't be any problem getting her coverage under a group plan at a moderately large employer - there are no screening requirements. But it can be a problem indefinitely for private insurance; some private insurance will always have an issue, some will say "we can insure you after a number of years gluten-free, and good test results", others won...
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    Some of us ... don't entirely trust him. He is a doctor who has a website which addresses a number of ideas on health, many from a nutritional perspective. His website does sell products (one of the reasons I'm not a huge fan), and some of what he advocates is little more than opinion. I'll add, however, that despite my dislike of his approach...
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    I vary what flours I use depending on what I'm making - I don't pre-make any mixes, and don't even always use the same proportions. I presume a pumpkin roll is similar to pumpkin bread? Somewhat dense, with a hearty flavor? If so, it'll do well with heartier flours, and I would particularly use amaranth (a bit nutty), millet, and flax. I'd still use...
  10. tarnalberry
    inside her stomach, lactose free milk, and regular milk plus a lactaid pill are the same thing. in the former case, the lactose has been broken down by adding lactase before it gets to her intestines (before she drinks it). in the later case, the lactose has been broken down by adding lactase before it gets to her intestines (in her stomach). as a bonus...
  11. tarnalberry
    Dairy gave me headaches, before I discovered I was intolerant to it (through an elimination diet) and removed it from my diet.
  12. tarnalberry

    ARCHIVED Bloated

    tarnalberry replied to BamBam's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Many mixes have bean flour in them, which can bother many people, especially if you're not accustomed to it.
  13. tarnalberry
    It is not only safer to make a turkey without the stuffing in the cavity, but also results in a juicier, more tender bird, since you won't have to overcook the meat in the effort to get the center of the turkey cavity to 160F.
  14. tarnalberry
    many people get pregnant and have kids before they discover they are celiac, but as ursula noted, you really need to stop cheating - intentionally eating gluten as little as once a month is the same as not following the diet, in terms of long term risk of complications (cancer, nutritional deficiencies, shortened life-span). so, please, please, go fully...
  15. tarnalberry
    I would be offended if someone was offended by me using the term celiac without a biopsy - it would be quite elitist of them to assume that the term can be used if and only if you have a biopsy, and I hate intended elitism. I do, however, greatly dislike someone using the term, and then being lax about the diet, just like many others have mentioned on this...
  16. tarnalberry
    flours made from the following are all more nutritious than rice, potato, and tapioca (and wheat, for that matter): amaranth quinoa garbanzo bean millet flax nuts buckwheat teff
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    Welcome! I know it seems overwhelming at first - it's such a huge change. You're giving up a life long habit, in spite of everyone around you not doing so. It's hard, and there will be difficulties, and challenges, and grieving, but you can do it, and be healthier and happier for it. You may well have to throw out a lot of stuff from your cupboard...
  18. tarnalberry
    I like glutino pretzels best, definitely better than ener-g. Even my non-gluten-free husband, who isn't a fan of gluten-free flours, likes them. I'd have to order them online, I think, but don't generally bother.
  19. tarnalberry
    There is only one right answer to that question.
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    daffadilly, I think you missed the information that said that the child *was healthy* and had *no* symptoms when on casein but not lactose. that makes a crucial difference. no, dairy isn't needed - thank goodness for that, as I can't have it. but its not evil either. mamatide, as has been noted, being able to digest lactose isn't an all or nothing thing...
  21. tarnalberry
    pardon the obvious stupid question: what is the temperature in your bedroom? (not "what is the thermostat set to?" because that may or may not tell you much about your bedroom temperature.)
  22. tarnalberry
    what this says is that he's producing high levels of antibodies (and hence is gluten intolerant) but his intestines are not so damaged that he's not absorbing the food he eats. that last one is a good thing, but he still should stay gluten free.
  23. tarnalberry
    I didn't know you *could* use wheat flour for gravy for the first 18 years of my life - and I didn't know about gluten free until I was 25! We always used cornstarch (make a slurry of cornstarch and cold water first, then add to the juice and bring to a simmer - the directions are on the package too), and now I also like using sweet rice flour.
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  25. tarnalberry
    I'm sure it'll work out fabulously, and sometimes, a small little thing is the way to go.
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