CathG

Just as celiac symptoms vary greatly, responses to different types of contamination can vary as well. I bet everyone has different stories. In my case, gluten-containing face products would get into my eyes and cause swelling and discomfort. My eyes only bother me if gluten gets in them - never if I eat it. The hair product issue was different, because I...

Actually, it was the Gastroenterologist who diagnosed my condition (a specialist at one of the top celiac centers in the country) who warned me to avoid low-grade contamination from products that I used on my hands and body. IgA is a form of antibody that is found in all of the mucosal membranes - eyes, mouth, GI, etc. That means even small amounts transferred...

I have to disagree with the idea that you have to actively eat something for it to cause issues. I was having all sorts of eye allergies, and after my diagnosis, they vanished when I vetted my make-up and face lotion. As for hair products, I didn't change those out for over a year... after I figured out I as getting low-grade contamination from my hair gel...