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I have had two separate restaurants say that they would leave off sour cream to make the food gluten free. Do you think that is that ignorance on their part or something else? Laura

Is it common for sour cream to contain gluten?

Can anyone give me a few examples of foods which tend to be gluten free in Mexico? I am looking just for a starting place. I know that there will be variance from one place to the next. I am hoping to eat mostly in small, non-chain, non-hotel restaurants and don't know where to start. I basically stopped eating mexican food when I was diagnosed with celiac...

Hello, I was diagnosed with celiac 6 mos ago through biopsy. I had no intestinal symptoms whatsoever, but had iron-deficiency anemia and had lost some weight. So, I have no idea from how I feel if I am eating any gluten. I am endeavoring to eat none, reading labels, preparing food from scratch, checking medicines, trying to avoid cross-contamination...

My diagnosis from biopsy was positive, so that is not my question. I thought I had read somewhere that it was a good idea to have other tests done, like bone density scans and maybe to check the levels of iron, folate, b12. That sort of thing. But I cannot remember specifically and I don't necessarily trust my doctors.

I am curious whether there are additional blood tests that ought to be done on someone diagnosed with celiac disease. I have decided to see my GP to discuss follow-up antibody testing, and am wondering if there are other tests that ought to get done. Thanks - Laura

Does anyone know if there is any gluten in the butter flavored topping for movie theatre popcorn? Laura

My 5-year old son was diagnosed with celiac disease by biopsy about 10 days ago. He is a very sweet boy. He is extremely sensitive though and will cry easily. I know that might just be his disposition, but I am wondering if being worn down and not feeling well from the celiac disease might cause him to be more sensitive than he would otherwise be. This...

Thank you all so much. I have been eating gluten free since my diagnosis and haven't had any serious lightheadedness since, but I keep worrying that it will come back and it had been making me miserable. It is comforting to know that it is a symptom of the celiac disease. Laura

Patti, were you able to stop taking the iron then? I hate taking it and am hoping I'll be able to stop eventually with the gluten free diet. Laura

Thank you for the responses. That is good to know. I've been worrying that the lightheadedness might be caused by something else. I feel better. Laura

A little background first. I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease via biopsy. This was after unexplained anemia. I originally went to the doctor because I was lightheaded throughout the day, particularly after eating, and quite tired. She checked my ferritin level (but not hemoglobin - I'm not sure why). My ferritin was at 5. She said that explained...