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NEW THOUGHT on mold inhibitors: I was so suspicious of every food item while I've been sick lately that I have been looking into every label with all the extra time I've had lately being in pain! It is amazing how feeling crappy inspires one. The name "natamycin" on several shredded cheese ingredient lists as a "natural mold inhibitor" soundly suspiciously...

Josh I want to know too, you are not alone. I'm currently in Portland as well. At this point I'd travel anywhere and relocate for awhile to get this figured out. Here's my story already posted...My original diagnosis showed up with high IgG and low levels of adrenal antibodies in my blood work from a gland specialist in a hospital. I was so sick back...

THANKS everyone for your help!!! My original diagnosis showed up with high IgG and low levels of adrenal antibodies in my blood work from a gland specialist in a hospital. I was so sick back then and was seeing a zillion doctors. I felt like I was dieing and all of them weren't coming up with anything. I kept asking where I could go for more tests and...

Will the complete panel and the gene test work for me? I have now been gluten free for a year but would still like to know more. Will that mess up the tests completely? Kristi

Many eating establishments use pre-shredded cheese which it comes with a very common additive, Cellulose (usually not gluten) which is used to coat shedded cheese to prevent clumping and is white in color. When in doubt, check it out though. Most are safe.

I made some yummy meatballs for the first time last night using ground turkey meat, 1/2 c fresh onion chopped, 2 eggs, 2 cloves of a garlic, a bunch of Lea and Parrin's worcestershire sauce, a bunch of different Italian seasonings (since turkey tends to be a little on the bland side) I used quite a bit. I had a little trouble getting it to bind together...

I'm hoping you will be able to meet up with some of the people 3 pages back. Open Original Shared Link Some of them seem to live there. Kristi

I visited China ealier this summer. I think other people on this site were there as well. We talked about China (back on page 7 by now ) if that is helpful: Open Original Shared Link Let me know if you have any questions. Kristi

Much of the soy sauce in Thailand doesn't contain wheat. That place was the first big trip I went on after I got diagnosed and started to feel better. I loved rice noodles and Thai food in general. I had good food experiences travelling there. I spent most of my time in the mountains celebrating the Loi Kathong (Sp?) festival, it's a beautiful time at...

Sorry I can't help you on Impromptu or Vietnamese cooking. The latter, of course, always beware of the soy sauce and other Asian sauces. (and "only" if you are travelling outside the US a lot of the MSG does contain wheat in much of Asia). I just wanted to add that for something informal, I went to DaVinci's Bakery and had the best wheat free meatloaf...

I had some from Widmer, Portland Oregon, that was great and I didn't get sick. If you are in Oregon try New Season's Markets. They have been publishing that they were suppose to getting some gluten-free brew (I think Bard's) in this month.

Hi, I'm a bit a newbie. My husband's working in Portland so I quit my job and moved down here. I love Portland. Worst part has been moving away from all my friends. I'm from the Seattle area. It seems like there are quite a few places to go out and eat. I love the art scene here, it is kind of a trippy city. It's nice to meet you.

Hi, it seems Portland is a bit of a gluten-free mecca. I think we are lucky to be around resources. I just moved down here from the Seattle area and love it here. I am still looking for a doctor in this area so if anyone has had any good experiences PLEASE let me know. My tips to add, I brought up the gluten-free topic with a person at New Season's...

Hi Sierra and other Portland area people! I'm new to this area and don't know anyone down here yet. Where and when do you find out where meetings are happening? I've never been to any. Do groups have websites where they list them? Just read about the one in Salmon Creek, I'll have to learn where that is, any in Portland? Any good doctors or clinics in...

I was happy to notice that Kirkland Brand was posting "Gluten Free" on some of their labelling of hot items like their cooked whole chickens. I also asked and they brought out a book at their deli counter and I can now eat the chocolate dipped ice cream bars. They seem to be really good about changing gloves before dipping the individually wrapped bars...