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  1. tarnalberry
    It should be gluten-free, but you could be reacting to the Tylenol itself. If so, discuss it with your doctor the next time you are in. If you're allergic to it (and that's what the reaction sounds like) you'll want to avoid it, and have it noted in your medical record.
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    I've gotten a couple emails, maybe a dozen or two in the year I've been here. Nothing particularly regular, myself, but that's pretty standard for me.
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    Yes, you can ask your doctor to test your vitamin/mineral levels. (There are a number of vitamins/minerals they can check for. Iron and B vits are two that come to mind as being important to check.)
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    Egg Beaters are egg whites (and some additional ingredients). So unless you're only avoiding egg yolks, they're not ok. The ingredient labels on the packages are usually clear about this issue. Ener-G makes a powdered egg replacer that contains no egg, but it may have soy, I'm not sure...
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    Yep, I think if you're eliminating dairy and soy, you're out of luck on the butter front. You can usually sub oils (taking the water content difference into account) in most recipes, however.
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    Thanks for the heads up on Mariposa (my in-laws live in your home town, so when we're up there for the holidays, I'll have to check it out). As for the medalert idea... we've had a couple discussions on here about that, and the general concensus is "probably not the best idea, but everyone has to do what they feel is best for them." The strongest argument...
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    As has been noted, MANY people do not feel obvious intestinal symptoms. Some may still get fatigue or joint pain or foggy-headedness or weight loss as symptoms, some not even those. But if you're positive on the antibody test, you've got damage being done to your intestines, and not following the diet will increase your chances of developing osteoporsis...
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    Your kids could get it, but there's no guarnatee they will. A lot more people carry around the genes than develop the condition. (Exactly why isn't known yet.) It's worth getting them tested periodically in case they do develop it, but chances are that they won't necessarily. (I say that based on figures showing at least 30% of the population carrying...
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    inhalers definitely work differently in different people - and if you've got asthma, while some docs will put you on long acting inhalers (like advair), you really have to carry a fast acting one too (like albuterol). ironically, the propellant used in MDI (metered dose inhalers) can be a _trigger_ to some people's asthma (some people like me!), and some...
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    That's great they found it!!! Good luck with the surgery, and a speedy recover!
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    Not being diabetic, I am not a lot of help there, but I wanted to let you know that the lifestyle changes need not be overwhelming. I'm a big proponent of eating gluten-free naturally - not buying processed, specially-made gluten-free foods, but rather buying, eating, and cooking whole foods that are naturally gluten-free. When you do that, it's easier...
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    Open Original Shared Link details herbs to avoid during pregnancy and ones to use in moderation.
  13. tarnalberry
    I've never heard of citric acid being a problem due to gluten. It can sometimes be a problem for those who are CORN sensitive, because it can often be derived from corn.
  14. tarnalberry
    Why it's a big deal to cheat, even occasionally? Untreated celiac (which means not having strict adherence to a gluten-free diet) increases your chances for osteoporosis, anemia, lymphoma, intestinal polyps, vitamin deficiencies, other auto-immune diseases, and generally dieing early. It may also give you regular symptoms while you're eating, including...
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    I think we need to be understanding as well... Some food allergies ARE life changing - and in fact more scary than celiac. I've already been blasted for "belittling" this condition, so let me explain. Yes, if we recurringly ingest gluten, we increase our risks of potentially fatal complications. Yes, if we ingest gluten once, we risk a host of symptoms...
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    I wouldn't use straight rice flour, but a combination of flours has worked well for me. I prefer using sorgum, soy, and amaranth, myself, but it depends on your preferences. :-)
  17. tarnalberry
    canned tuna flaked (well) and mixed with avocado - good fat content too. you might also consider getting a hand blender so you can make pureed soups. for instance, cooking carrots in broth until they're soft and then blending into a smooth puree is tasty!
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    Unfortunately, you've left three of the major allergens in your diet - nuts, fish, and shellfish. You might look at eliminating those. Additionally, people can be allergic to garlic as well, and sensitive to olive oil or acid foods like pineapple. There are other approaches you might consider taking in trying to identify food issues. But do consider...
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    Making salad dressing is fun and easy! Lots of room for experimentation, and "personalizing" the dressing! Cookbooks have recipes, and you can explore on your own once you've got the basics down. (Handy tip: dried mustard is a good emulsifier - keeps water and oil mixed together - and in relatively low quantities adds virtually no taste.)
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    I go with simple foods without too much fiber - something that will give my intestines a bit of a rest (but not too much ) - and something that's not likely to nauseate me. Applesauce and rice, vegetable broth with a few veggies (some peas/carrots - no corn), roasted chicken, and peppermint tea.
  21. tarnalberry
    You saw canola oil on the list because some people just don't respond to it well. It is gluten-free, however.
  22. tarnalberry
    You need to eat gluten for much more than just the day before the test. The recommendations I've heard are for a minimum of 8-12 weeks before the blood test. Not only does you're intestine need to start producing antibodies to the protein, but it has to have enough damage to release those antibodies into the bloodstream.
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    I didn't lose a lot of weight before my diagnosis. If you check out the NIH's summary of their conference last year, you'll see that they note that extreme or sudden weight loss is NOT present in all cases.
  24. tarnalberry
    Going gluten-free doesn't mean - in theory - that you're eliminating a major food group and depriving yourself of nutrients, so no, there's no particular health concern there. In practice, if you rely on packaged gluten-free products to replace a lot of wheat based items in your diet, you might actually find a problem with some nutrients. A lot of wheat...
  25. tarnalberry
    Also, sticking with high caloric density foods can help you put on weight. Nuts, dried fruit, and avocados in particular are calorie dense as well and nutrient dense.
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