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I think having a gluten intolerance can actually make you a more interesting date because you have to think of other things to do besides eat in a restraunt. If it's nice outside you could go for a picnic in the park, see a game, or even just walk around in a nice area of the city. If the weather is terrible you could go see a movie, or a show, or an indoor...

As a child I developed "allergic shiners" do to my un-diagnosed, un-treated celiac disease. When I went on the gluten-free diet a couple years back they improved, but did not completely go away. I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience, or if they have compeltey gone away for anyone. This is partly an issue of vanity, but I'm also wondering...

I have been looking for a ricotta cheese that does not contain gluten, but I know they are made with vinegar so I contacted Sargento. They were very helpful and to the point. They wrote: * * * * * * * * * * Thank you for your question. We're pleased to tell you that most Sargento natural cheeses should be acceptable to a gluten-free diet. There...

I think it's amazing how stubborn and insulting people can be. My father is a health nut so I thought for sure he'd understand, so I sent him information about gluten intolerance. Later when I was visiting him I must have (suprise, suprise) gotten a little gluten contamination. I didn't have terrible reactions, but when I mentioned it he suggested...

Has anyone had problems with Lundberg farms products? I know they do use quite a few spices in their chips and rice cakes and it just seems like it would be difficult to keep track of the "gluten-free" status of all of them. Are there any other "safe" products that you've had problems with? I'm about to go on a trip and I will probably have to add quite...

It's good to know that I'm not the only one. I don't usually mention celiac to anyone unless they ask. I've had a few people blow up at me just for mentioning they might want to get tested. I know the diet may seem difficult to people because gluten is everywhere, but I don't understand how they wouldn't jump at any chance to naturally correct or improve...

My Dad just moved to Japan and he wants me to come and visit. He lives in Tokyo and speaks fluent Japanese, but just cannot understand gluten intolerance, so when it comes to food I'm on my own. If anyone has any advice on how to stay gluten-free there I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Solveig.

I too used to be insomniac at night and narcoleptic in the day. I put a end to that by taking iron and vitamin C in the morning and calcium/magnesium at night. Voil

It may just be my imagination, but I find myself seeing and meeting people with glaringly obvious Celiac symptoms everywhere I go. It's really difficult for me to see so many people with what seems like Celiac not only remain ignorant of it's existance, but also give me a hard time about my adherance to the gluten-free diet (Rrrrg people! It's hard enough...

AntiGluten, it looks like you might have stopped checking this already, but I'll put in my two cents anyway. I am also 19, have been off gluten for 2 years and live with my mother while attending trade school. My Ma is also gluten intolerant so our house is gluten-free and there aren't any poisonous crumbs around to hijack our dinner plates. That...

I am 19 and have been gluten-free for over two years now and I am still healing. I am actually steadily loosing weight and gaining muscle and the texture of my skin and hair has improved tremendously. Speaking of hair, gluten IS often in shampoos, conditioners, soaps, lotion, makeup, nail polish etc and YOU DO HAVE TO BE CAREFUL (not paranoid) and make sure...

Thanks for the advice. I did go out and buy enzymes although, not the one you mentioned, but I'll certainly look into it. I also went and got a massage which I think may be helping flush out my system (I actually felt a little nautious after it.) It would be great if there was some way to recover more quickly, but a good thing is that each time I accidentally...

Does anyone know of any ways to speed recovery after contamination? For example: Should a person eat more fiberous vegetables to flush the system? More protein? Should they just eat less? I am self diagnosed and follow a very strict (and healthy) gluten-free diet, but very occasionally a hidden source of gluten will find its way on to my plate. Because...