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  1. apprehensiveengineer
    Err... don't know what happened to this thread in my absence, but thought I'd add some input that might be helpful. I'd been having some weird low-level CC issues for the last few weeks and couldn't figure out what it was - I eat very conservatively (only eat certified products or fresh meat/produce/dairy) and it was driving me crazy! I saw this thread and...
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    I would clarify that I am not attacking the content of the studies or calling them fake. Science is not black and white and relies upon critical appraisal to achieve a consensus on a topic. A study can "do the science right" but ask the wrong question or not answer it in the best way possible. If there is a weakness in the current body of work, it is important...
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    I responded to this topic on Reddit, but I'll do so again here: I think it's worth pointing out that all the research links listed as from the same research group, and that only one study involved actual celiac patients. This is very weak, even if the studies are fine, especially in a disease that is not well-understood (making patient population testing...
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    I have been super anemic (ferritin 0, hemoglobin 9 g/dL) and also experience dizziness as a result of gluten consumption. The feelings of dizziness and vertigo are pretty similar in my experience, but when I was anemic blackouts due to vertigo were more common. That said, I was undiagnosed at the time of being very anemic, so it's difficult to delineate...
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    Not on Dapsone, but have found that OTC corticosteroid cream helps lesions clear more quickly and helps with the pigmentation a bit. You don't want to overdo it with the cream as it thins your skin, so only apply to affected areas for a short period of time. Coconut oil (the kind you eat) applied to your skin helps with the dryness and seems to help healing...
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    Not sure if they get distributed outside Canada/PNW, but Que Pasa makes certified gluten-free corn chips and tortillas if anyone is looking for extra safety. They are mainstream in most grocery stores here, and are the least expensive corn chips you can buy. Also legitimately very good. I've never tried Mission, but I've had problems with gluten-free...
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    I believe it is ~$20-25 CAD for the standard jar (600g) at Whole Foods here, so more expensive. This is however, a bargain compared to most other protein powders I see (upwards of $50 for similar amounts!). Packaged food, animal products and alcohol in Canada are stupid expensive, especially if you're off the "main line" (ie. Great Lakes/St Lawrence corridor...
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    Thanks Ennis_TX! That's what I was hoping to hear I've never been a big protein powder user even pre-diagnosis despite being a fairly high level endurance athlete, so my awareness of what's out there is low. I've always preferred "real food," however, I was trying to find a protein powder because I have some extended job-related travel coming up, and...
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    Has anyone tried this product (Whole Foods carries it in the PNW)? http://www.omeganutrition.com/pumpkin-protein-powder-21-oz-epppp021 Its only ingredient is pumpkin seeds, which is appealing to me as I am allergic to soy/pea protein on top of celiac. The company says it's gluten-free and elsewhere states that all of their products are gluten-free/produced...
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    Thanks! I believe I've seen their products in Whole Foods, which is good - being able to buy in-person is much more convenient. Another one I came across recently that might be ok is Alba botanicals. They use tocopherol and leicithin in many of their sunscreens, so I will be asking them what source they use. Here's to hoping it's not soy.
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    Ok, I have received a response from Kiss My Face about their sunscreens. It's unfortunately not super helpful (as is often the case I guess). I'm inferring here that they might make their oat-containing products on the same line as their supposedly gluten-free ones, but that they clean the lines between runs. I guess that's not ideal, but without the context...
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    Yikes... beer was actually the thing that made me suspect I had celiac in the first place, so this article isn't even anecdotally reasonable. I noticed that I would have beer, any amount and the next day I would have what I thought was a terrible hangover. Then I realized this didn't happen when I drank other types of alcohol... Anyways... I'd be careful...
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    Thanks for the responses! My allergy to soy is not anaphylactic and so I am a bit more willing to take risks with CC as long as there are no questionable ingredients listed. It's usually obvious right away since I'll get hives and/or an itchy mouth throat immediately, but can be subdued by taking OTC allergy meds. I have recently cleaned house on all...
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    I thought I'd post this question since I've not been able to find a thread on this topic that is particularly recent. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for sunscreen that is very gluten-free and soy free as I am also allergic to soy. Most sunscreens I come across that look like they could be promising use evasive phrasing with respect to gluten...
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    This has happened to me so many times and it is the worst. I was at a potluck dinner (didn't plan on eating anything, ate beforehand) and a friend brought me a store-bought gluten-free cake from a reputable company. It looked fantastic and I was so grateful because I am a poor grad student and don't often indulge in such luxuries. Then it got plonked on the...
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    I think others have covered most of your questions, but I thought I would chime in on the sports part. I am a fairly elite level distance runner and ran on my university team throughout undergrad. Retrospectively, it is obvious to me that having undiagnosed celiac disease had a huge impact on my ability to train and compete consistently, but I still managed...
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    I thought the style of your post was funny I've recently been dealing with a similar situation and have finally gotten to the bottom of it (I think). I like you, live in a shared kitchen. Although my roommate is very considerate and doesn't eat much overtly glutenous food, I've developed a few strategies that seem to work: separate everything buy...
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    I am also allergic to soy and have problems with beans. At first I thought this might be because I had problems with other legumes - I originally tested positive for pea protein via skin prick (soy was not on the panel), but found that soy made my mouth/throat itchy after doing an elimination diet protocol. However, more recently I've been using a canned...
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    Not sure if this will be more confusing than helpful, but thought I'd add my two cents. Prior to my diagnosis I tried Aveeno moisturizer and it seemed to make my dermatitis worse. I am aware that gluten is not supposed to cause a reaction in this manner, but I am wary of this lotion because of this reaction - it seemed to match the locations I applied...
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    Thanks! That's what I had thought. I will be using gluten-free flour as the base ingredient in the cookies and was not planning on grinding up the oats. I've never seen Pamela's where I live, but I've had good baking success with most of the flours I've tried so far. I have some dedicated items at my parents' place, but will be using their cookie sheets for...
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    I've been a lurker here for a while, but had a question I couldn't find an answer to. I am planning on making some Christmas cookies for my non-celiac family. I am aware that cooking with regular flour is a bad idea, but was wondering about how concerned I should be about using oats for their cookies. I have a bunch of gluten-free oats leftover from...
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