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    I used to have swollen, painful glands ALL the time. Not always the same ones. Sometimes by my ears, other times the back of my neck, or under my chin, or even in my armpits. They finally stopped being swollen about two months of being gluten-free. Give it some time, I am sure mine was celiac related, and yours may very well be too.
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    Hi Aerin, and welcome to this board. Well, the recovery time varies from person to person. Seeing that you're young (if that is you in your avatar), and were really ill for only three months, you'll likely recover fully, and faster than people diagnosed at a more advanced age. You might feel fine after six months, who knows. But it won't be instant. Also...
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    Ontario is large. Where are you going exactly?
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    Carrie, I am sorry you had such a bad reaction to something. I don't know about the products, just wanted to say I am thinking of you, and hope you figure it out soon.
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    Hi, and welcome to this board. Yes, there is a list. Nini (a member here) has put together several lists, that should answer many of your questions. She calls it the 'Newbie survival kit'. Here is the link to her website. Open Original Shared Link You scroll down to the bottom and click either on 'newbie survival kit zip file' or, if you have a problem with...
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    In my opinion, since you've had the blood drawn, and won't do a biopsy anyway (and I agree with that decision), you might as well put him on the diet right now! I see no good reasons not to. Also, at the age of three, there are many false negatives, both for the blood work, but especially for a biopsy. The diet test is most valid with little kids anyway...
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    Hi, and welcome to this board. You know, children need a lot more fat than adults for growing, for that boundless energy they have, and for their brains to develop. Children should NEVER be on a low fat diet. So, it would be a good thing for you to give him snacks that contain healthy fat (with healthy I mean non-hydrogenated fat, but yes, healthy does...
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    Well, I don't think any children (or anybody for that matter) should use any artificial sweeteners, as they have their own problems. I've read horrorstories about Splenda (and about Aspartame/Equal), and wouldn't feed it to my kids! Stevia is a herb and harmless.
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    Shelly, you and your daughter have a lot to deal with. A bloated belly could be caused by lots of things, candida being one of them. It's best not to guess at that! If it's really candida, all sweet things must go (other than stevia), including most fruits. Have her tested for candida before you do something as drastic as that. Because if it isn't candida...
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    Ouch, getting glutened all by itself could make you feel that bad, but getting off your antidepressant at the same time sure wouldn't help, and neither would getting your period. What a combination! Hang in there, I am sure it will get better within a few days!
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    Hi Lister, Mariann (gf4life) has 'paged' me, and here I am. Gluten is one of the lectins. Therefore, in order to eat lectin free, you also have to be gluten-free. The foods high in lectins are: All grains (including rice and corn), all legumes (including peanuts and soy), eggs, all dairy and all nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, pepper (all peppers,...
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    Hi Twinmami (I guess you must have twins ), and welcome to this board. Well, gluten is the protein in wheat, rye, barley and triticale (which is a hybrid of wheat and rye), and oats are bad, because they are usually contaminated in the factory. Avoiding dairy for a while is a good idea, because right now your intestines probably can't digest dairy...
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    If your little one is gluten intolerant, and she is off gluten for a while, yes, it could make her very ill. Some people who never had any obvious symptoms before are reporting getting terrible reactions after being off gluten for a while. Plus, if you want to do a gluten challenge to retest her, you'd need to have her eat gluten for at least six months...
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    Hi Shannon, and welcome to this board. Don't be too hard on yourself, it is such a big lifestyle change! As Carla said, you can't change the past. Change your eating habits today and go gluten-free, to make sure your future looks brighter, and you get well. And if you post here whenever you are tempted to cheat (or whenever you need us), we'll make sure we...
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    I've had alternating C and D all my life. Only last summer, when I tried a colon cleanse, did I end up with chronic D that lasted for six months. But even though everything I ate those entire six months went right through me, undigested, I STILL gained weight! I couldn't believe it. The day after eliminating gluten the D stopped. Now, if I get glutened...
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    Hi Erika, and welcome to this board. No, there are no false positive blood tests for celiac disease, only false negatives. Biopsies at that age are very often false negatives, and unnecessary as far as I am concerned. For toddlers the diet is the best test. If he responds well and is much better, you'd have your answer. After a positive blood test I wouldn...
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    Joanna, you're entitled to that pity party. I hope it isn't turning out to be diabetes, but I know that if it is, you'll learn to deal with it. But it is okay to be upset and even angry about it, don't suppress these emotions, it is better for you to come here and vent. I will pray for your son, you, and your whole family.
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    How old is your son? Personally, I would just continue with the gluten-free diet if it helps. Of course, he could have other intolerances as well as the ones you know about. But one week isn't enough to really tell. For now I'd just keep going with the gluten-free diet, it will take a while for him to heal sufficiently before trying to pinpoint other (if...
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    I did a search, and it looks like the Buster bar contains crushed oreo cookies! I say that should pose a problem.
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    I can see now why I've read that hospitals are the worst place for people with intolerances, especially celiac disease! Their dieticians are often awfully uninformed, while thinking they know everything. It is absolutely unbelievable that they will feed a kid with an eating disorder something that will make her sick! How is she supposed to want to eat, and...
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    Bev, I'm sorry about the gluten, your panic attack and your husband's stroke. I get panic attacks, and know how horrible they are. You have more than one reason to have one, the glutening just being the last straw, I am sure. I hope that both you and hubby will be better soon.
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    Wow, Gail, I've never heard that. I heard that soy intolerance will cause blunting of the villi as well, but not all those other things. If it's true, then the biopsy is a sham for diagnosing celiac disease! Good thing I didn't have one. I should buy that book, it sounds very interesting. Amazing, how I learn something new every day.
  23. Ursa Major
    Purell will obviously get rid of bacteria. But be aware that it will NOT get rid of gluten, since you don't wash it off after using it. Unless you use Purell and then rinse your hands with water afterwards (which may be a solution).
  24. Ursa Major
    Well, some of those obviously are no surprise, as it includes gluten and the grains containing it. At least now you know what you can't have and can adjust to a new, non-allergenic diet. I hope it helps!
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    Sarah, it probably is both. You've figured out the solution, keep eating small portions of nutritious foods all through the day, nothing wrong with that.
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