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  1. RiceGuy
    Thing is, using a different mix doesn't rule out CC. Now if you make some of your own mix, using separate ingredients to duplicate one of the suspect products, but leave out the guar gum in one batch and include it in another, then you'll have everything identical except the binding agent. I'd also try using baking powder instead of yeast. It may take...
  2. RiceGuy
    Oh yes! I can't believe I forgot the grains Amaranth is very high in fiber, and t'eff is even higher. Quinoa however, is fairly low compared to many I've looked at, including millet and buckwheat. Here's how some grains compare in fiber content (1/4 cup of grain) Teff 12g Amaranth 7.4g Buckwheat 4.2 Millet 4.2g Quinoa 2.5g Another...
  3. RiceGuy
    When asking about a fiber supplement, I'm guessing you mean insoluble, as in a laxative? The recommended daily intake of fiber is about 25-30 grams, though I'm sure some of us need more. I prefer getting my fiber from food, which is much more convenient and tasty IMO. I find it all too easy to actually overdose on fiber each day. Anyway, here are some...
  4. RiceGuy
    Sounds like you already have your answer. Plus, if the tests come back negative, I'm sure you aren't going to celebrate with a pizza. No, you aren't a hypochondriac. So glad you found this site!
  5. RiceGuy
    Well, it sounds like there may be hidden gluten and/or other intolerances. Have you tried avoiding dairy? This very common for a Celiac, especially when the damage to the intestine has continued for so long. Consider other things too, like soy, corn, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, and nightshades. Sometimes these other intolerances subside or disappear, and sometimes...
  6. RiceGuy
    Sounds to me that both children should be on a gluten-free diet. Tests are often inaccurate, especially in children. Why not just try the diet and see what happens?
  7. RiceGuy
    I see a few things I'd suspect if it were me. First, one mix has honey, which I've heard can have gluten. Then there's the yeast. Also, corn products and corn starch aren't necessarily equally safe. Some corn is organic, others are GMO, which I know I react to. I'm not entirely convinced that it need be a common ingredient, but I agree it's a good place...
  8. RiceGuy
    The fist thing that comes to mind is MSG. Another poster mentioned aspartame, which does basically the same for those sensitive to Free Glutamic Acid. It is often hidden in foods, even when the food is labeled "no MSG added". Ingredients derived from yeast are the typical method being used today. This includes yeast labeled along with words such as extract...
  9. RiceGuy
    I agree. IMHO, expecting the immune system to suddenly stop reacting is like expecting a person's genetics to spontaneously mutate. Rather, I believe that just as with gluten, our immune system gets tired, bogged down, and stressed out. Also, we get accustomed to how we feel, and literally begin to ignore the signs of ill health. We just get used to feeling...
  10. RiceGuy
    Weakness such as you describe can be a nutritional deficiency. In particular, magnesium and B12. Are you taking any supplements? If so, what kind and how much? ...And welcome to the board too!
  11. RiceGuy
    I think you are correct that your doctor doesn't fully understand. However, you do not need a doctor's approval to take nutritional supplements. So I'd ignore him and take some of the things that will be recommended by the fine members here on this site. You've come to the right place IMO. Many did not seek an "official" diagnosis, but rather simply tried...
  12. RiceGuy
    Well, guar gum is a soluble fiber, which from what I've read is expected to have the opposite effect than that of insoluble fiber, often used in laxatives. But if for whatever reason it doesn't agree with your system, there may be a few alternatives you can try. I just read recently that gelatin can have gluten, but I haven't done any digging to verify. ...
  13. RiceGuy
    I looked into grain mills, but the grains I like turn out to be more expensive than the flours unless I buy a ton of them. I stopped using rice flours once I tried buckwheat, millet, sorghum, bean flours, etc. None of these are grainy at all to me. In fact I hadn't noticed how grainy the rice flours were until I tried them again after using the others...
  14. RiceGuy
    The first thing that comes to mind is chocolate pudding. I'm thinking, that you could use plain unsweetened cocoa powder, pure Stevia powder, and guar gum. I've done this with carob, and the guar gum does give a very smooth pudding consistency. I used water for the liquid, but I suppose rice/nut/soy milk could work too. Stevia is zero carb, zero calories...
  15. RiceGuy
    LOL. Just make sure they're gluten-free!
  16. RiceGuy
    I can't help you with the stickiness, and I always make my stuff from scratch so I haven't any idea if the mix is supposed to be that way. However, I have made something like donuts, though it was completely accidental. I baked them in the oven, and they turned out really yummy IMO. So that's what I'd suggest doing - baked rather than fried.
  17. RiceGuy
    I believe your symptoms make it very clear. Though it's my opinion, I'd put money on you having Celiac. Besides all your symptoms being very indicative, the fact that one of the tests showed mono is an important one. Without getting into too much of the details, mono is caused by the adenovirus, and it just so happens that part of the gluten protein sequence...
  18. RiceGuy
    Check out NOW Foods and Source Naturals for gluten-free, yeast-free supplements. Both are really good about labeling. I haven't looked for a B complex, but those two companies would be my first to check. As for reacting to caprylic acid, I'm wondering if it's the yeast reacting, and not your immune system. Or if the yeast are starting to die, releasing...
  19. RiceGuy
    Yeah, now that might be a real concern. Let's face it, the entire medical industry is an "after the fact" sort of thing. They are reactive, not proactive. In other words, people seem to seek medical attention or take care of themselves only after something goes wrong. Now that's a really good point. I mean, if it can help other conditions, then it must...
  20. RiceGuy
    Well, the only reference I found with Google was your post. Next stop was Babelfish, which translated "collection box" into "scatola dell'accumulazione". Maybe someone else knows.
  21. RiceGuy
    Both NOW and Source Naturals have a policy of labeling there stuff with a "free from" list. It's nice to see gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, soy-free, etc. Also, NOW Foods customer support is about the fastest I've ever seen. I've actually gotten answers back in like 20 minutes.
  22. RiceGuy
    Have you looked into the possibility of an intestinal yeast overgrowth? Seriously, I wouldn't be surprised, though obviously I don't claim to be any sort of expert on the issue. Just that as a kid I experienced some horrid effects from intestinal yeast. I call them the yeasty beasties, and for good reason. There are some simple things that can help, like...
  23. RiceGuy
    The previous poster took the words out of my mouth. Try the diet, and if you want tests, get a new doctor.
  24. RiceGuy
    No, you can't get addicted to digestive enzyme supplements, nor vitamin or mineral supplements. Check what kind of B12 is in the multi you take. Chances are, it will be cyanocobalamin, which is actually made by attaching a molecule of cyanide to the vitamin B12. I'd recommend only the methylcobalamin type, as it doesn't require the conversion by the liver...
  25. RiceGuy
    There is often an increase in sensitivity and allergic reactions after beginning the gluten-free diet. However, if you haven't already done so, check for hidden gluten, such as those found on the unsafe food list. One other thing to watch out for is candida (intestinal yeast infection). This is probably not an issue though, but something to keep in mind...
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