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ARCHIVED "gluten Free" Items That "got You"
FinsUp replied to NorthernElf's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
My son is our resident celiac, and he is fairly sensitive. He has reacted to Midel animal crackers & chocolate chip cookies and to Van's waffles. He eats Lay's chips regularly without any issues. His gastro does follow-up blood work every 6 mos., and he has tested negative (i.e., no indications of gluten ingestion) for the last 2 1/2 years. -
Thanks! We have a bumper crop of zucchini, so I will try making brownies this week! Jean
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These sound great. Did your gluten-free flour mix contain xanthan gum? Mine does, so I think I probably don't need the extra 1/2 tsp. Thanks for posting!
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ARCHIVED What Do Irish Celiacs Drink?
FinsUp replied to Pheline's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
My son's name is Brendan, so we thought we would get his godparents some St. Brendan's Irish Cream (like Bailey's) for Christmas. I went to their website to see where I could find it locally, and their FAQ section only has about 3 questions...including "Is St. Brendan's gluten free?" As it turns out, it is gluten-free, so you can add it to your list. -
This article about quinoa was on msn.com. It has some tasty-sounding recipes. I think they are mostly gluten-free already; although, it's possible some minor mods might be needed. Open Original Shared Link
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ARCHIVED Help With A Birthday Party Theme
FinsUp replied to FinsUp's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Thanks for the suggestions! I had a feeling we would need feather boas! Jean -
My daughter is turning 5 next month and has chosen a "purple and red rockstar" theme for her party. We have no idea what constitutes a rockstar party and neither does she. She loves purple and red, especially together, and likes to sing. She is not at all into Disney, Hannah Montana, Bratz, Barbie, etc. We were thinking of a lot of star-shaped stuff ...
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I thought the same about you before I even read your post! Glad to meet you!
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The absolutely best book for kids is "The G.F. Kid: A Celiac Disease Survival Guide" by Melissa London. (Open Original Shared Link .com/gluten-free-Kid-Celiac-Disease-Survival/dp/1890627690/ref=sr_1_1/104-2007085-7137553?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189651191&sr=1-1) I first found it in our public library and have since ordered two copies. Each year...
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ARCHIVED Yoplait Label Says Gluten Free
FinsUp posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I'm sitting here eating Yoplait Thick & Creamy Strawberry Banana yogurt, and I notice it says "gluten free" right on the label below the ingredients. There's a 2007 copyright on the front. Anyone know when they started labeling with the words gluten-free? My son is our resident celiac, and we've only given him Yoplait since going gluten free. -
ARCHIVED Dallas R.o.c.k. gluten-free Snack List And School Letter
FinsUp replied to FinsUp's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Thank you!!!!! The snack list is just what I was looking for and the letter is too! I will save them in a regular file. Have a great day! -
ARCHIVED Dallas R.o.c.k. gluten-free Snack List And School Letter
FinsUp posted a topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I have bookmarked the link for the gluten-free Snack and Candy List and the Teacher Letter from the Dallas R.O.C.K. website; however, the website doesn't seem to be working. I need to print them out for this year's teacher. Does anybody have these documents saved in a different format that can be emailed? Thanks for your help! Jean -
My son sees Dr. Guandalini at the University of Chicago. We have nothing but great things to say about him and his staff. Every visit (including his endoscopy) have been positive experiences.
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ARCHIVED Gluten-free And Not Growing
FinsUp replied to CeliacBoys's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Here are a couple of thoughts based on my 6-year-old son's experience: 1. Ian was originally on the height curves between 50 and 75%, then he dropped below the 25% around age 4. Is your son still following the same curve, or has it changed? 2. Ian was also tested (via an x-ray of his hand) for constitutional growth delay. At the time of the test... -
Hi Karol, Let us know how it goes! We live in Wheaton (ahh...the irony of being gluten-free in a town called Wheaton). Our 6 year old sees Dr. Guandalini at the Univ. of Chicago, but we've heard good things about Dr. Holland. Be sure to check out Natural Health Foods in Naperville on Ogden just east of Washington for a huge selection of gluten free...
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ARCHIVED Virtually Asymptomatic Child
FinsUp replied to Lindsay GFMom's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Our son's only symptom was failure to thrive -- no diarrhea, bloating, gas, pain, constipation, behavior issues, etc. He had been about 70% for height until he was about 3 1/2 or so. By the time he was 4 1/2 he was in the 25% for height. Our pedi was astute enough to order a celiac panel without any family history of celiac; she also checked growth hormone... -
I have some Glutino pancake mix, and I'd like to use it for waffles. Will it be too runny if I just follow the pancake directions and pour it into the waffle iron?
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Sorry to hijack the thread, Rez, but I wanted to let Angel know that Dr. Steve Holland in Naperville is also highly recommended. He is active in the local celiac support group (which, by the way, meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Whole Foods in Wheaton) and is very responsive. His website has some helpful links for celiac patients. It's www.napervillegi...
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My son has been seeing Dr. Guandalini for the last year. We really, really like him and feel so fortunate to have access to him and the U of C celiac center. He is very personable and relates well to my son (he's almost 6 years old). The nurses are very kind and caring, and the phlebotomists are really good. My dad and I went for the free celiac screening...
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ARCHIVED Follow Up Blood Work - Still Bad :(
FinsUp replied to Cam's Mom's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Wow! We are in almost the exact same boat! Our son (he's 5) started his gluten-free diet in May. His pre-diet bloodwork (ttg) was reported as >100. He had his follow up bloodwork on November 1, and it was also reported as >100. There is a strong probability that he was glutened on Oct. 2; although, we never traced the source. Now we, too, are... -
ARCHIVED We Have Growth
FinsUp replied to vampella's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Three cheers for Emmie! And her mommy and daddy too! Our son grew a full 2 inches in his first 6 months gluten free and has added another 1/2" since November. Have you noticed that you've been trimming her nails more frequently too? How about new shoes? Congrats to you all and keep up the great work! -
ARCHIVED First Visit With Pediatric Gi
FinsUp replied to ACottrell's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Our son was 5 when he was diagnosed first with positive bloodwork followed by a positive biopsy. We did not hesitate to have the biopsy. A gluten-free diet is not a temporary fix to celiac; it is a life-long commitment. With a family history of food allergies, we wanted to be absolutely sure that it was celiac before we went gluten-free. We have seen... -
My son sees Dr. Guandalini at Univ. of Chicago (pedi. GI), and we've had great experiences with U. of C. I have met Dr. Holland at the gluten-free support group that meets at Whole Foods in Wheaton (ironically!) the third Thursday of the month. I also emailed him once for a pediatrician recommendation, and he responded the same day (I'm not even his...
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ARCHIVED Do Prednisone, Amoxicillan, Or Provigil Have Glutan?
FinsUp replied to Electra's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
My son recently took amoxicillin (liquid) manufactured by Sandoz; the prescription was filled at Target. Here's the reply to the email I sent to Sandoz: Dear Dr. Smith, The Amoxicillin Oral Suspension, along with the Sandoz Manufactured products does not contain any Wheat, Rye, Barley or Oats normally associated with a gluten. They may contain... -
A second vote for Dr. Stefano Guandalini for pedi GI in the Chicago area. I would assume you could also find a good grown-up GI at the University of Chicago. Check their website at www.celiacdisease.net. In the western suburbs of Chicago (Naperville), I would recommend Dr. Stephen Holland for grown ups. His website www.napervillegi.com has a lot of...