Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Pretty sure I ate gluten yesterday.

Noobette

Recommended Posts

Noobette Apprentice
Noobette
Posted

I went to a big lunch yesterday at a distant cousin's house who I barely know. I really hate making food restrictions an issue in situations like that, so I usually eat sparingly and selectively instead of asking lots of questions and drawing attention to myself. The salad had dressing on it already, but it wasn't a creamy dressing so I made a calculated assumption that it was safe. By a total fluke, I found out hours later that the dressing (balsamic vinaigrette) contained wheat. I'm pretty sure this was the dressing that went on the salad, but not positive.

Anyway.... nothing happened! This was only the second time in two years I have swallowed something containing gluten (that I know of). I never had immediate symptoms even when I was chronically ill pre-diagnosis. Also my diagnosis was ass-backwards and inconclusive, but I'm not willing to take the risk of a gluten challenge to find out for sure. 

If I got glutened from balsamic vinaigrette dressing, I guess I need to be more careful. I just hate to be that guest who grills their host about every little thing. Celiac steals all the fun out of social eating. :(

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

I would think a balsamic vinegrettr would be pretty safe.  Why do you think it contained wheat?

Noobette Apprentice
Noobette
Posted
  • Author

I would never have known the dressing contained wheat, except that my nephew really liked the dressing, found it at the store after lunch, bought it, and brought it home. I would also think balsamic vinaigrette would be pretty darned safe. Goes to show we have to be constantly vigilant. 

Victoria1234 Experienced
Victoria1234
Posted
6 minutes ago, Noobette said:

I would never have known the dressing contained wheat, except that my nephew really liked the dressing, found it at the store after lunch, bought it, and brought it home. I would also think balsamic vinaigrette would be pretty darned safe. Goes to show we have to be constantly vigilant. 

What brand was it?

Noobette Apprentice
Noobette
Posted
  • Author

Cindy's Kitchen of Brockton - I've never seen this brand before.  It contains soy sauce - not something I expect to see in balsamic vinaigrette!

Victoria1234 Experienced
Victoria1234
Posted
10 minutes ago, Noobette said:

Cindy's Kitchen of Brockton - I've never seen this brand before.  It contains soy sauce - not something I expect to see in balsamic vinaigrette!

I must say that their website makes their products look delicious! I've never heard of it either... but yes, you certainly are correct, there's wheat in the soy sauce that's in there. What a surprise! 

gilligan Enthusiast
gilligan
Posted

It's a salad dressing with balsamic dressing as an ingredient.  I've never found straight balsamic vinegar that contains gluten.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Ennis-TX Grand Master
Ennis-TX
Posted
4 hours ago, Noobette said:

I went to a big lunch yesterday at a distant cousin's house who I barely know. I really hate making food restrictions an issue in situations like that, so I usually eat sparingly and selectively instead of asking lots of questions and drawing attention to myself. The salad had dressing on it already, but it wasn't a creamy dressing so I made a calculated assumption that it was safe. By a total fluke, I found out hours later that the dressing (balsamic vinaigrette) contained wheat. I'm pretty sure this was the dressing that went on the salad, but not positive.

Anyway.... nothing happened! This was only the second time in two years I have swallowed something containing gluten (that I know of). I never had immediate symptoms even when I was chronically ill pre-diagnosis. Also my diagnosis was ass-backwards and inconclusive, but I'm not willing to take the risk of a gluten challenge to find out for sure. 

If I got glutened from balsamic vinaigrette dressing, I guess I need to be more careful. I just hate to be that guest who grills their host about every little thing. Celiac steals all the fun out of social eating. :(

I bring my own food often via a meal prep jaxx pack I got on amazon carries 2-3 meals in and snacks so I can head out for the day with safe food. I also keep julian bakery protein bars in various places (not best tasting but sugar free, keto approved, gluten free, and I get wholesale) And when I eat foods that SHOULD be safe but unsure, I got a Nima Sensor for this reason.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      128,219
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    LookingForAnswers101
    Newest Member
    LookingForAnswers101
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.1k
    • Total Posts
      70.7k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • LookingForAnswers101
      Abscesses on legs

      By LookingForAnswers101 · Posted

      @plumbago They appear as boils. They are big, like the size of a nickel--quarter, and they hurt when I touch them. I have gone to the same derm for them over and over and she thinks my body is colonized by a bacteria, but even after using hibiclens all over my body they come back.
    • Scott Adams
      Abscesses on legs

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Welcome to the gluten-free community! It’s great to have you here. While gluten sensitivity or celiac disease can indeed cause skin issues, such as dermatitis herpetiformis (a blistering rash), abscesses in areas like the lower buttocks or thighs are less commonly linked directly to gluten. However, chronic abscesses could be a sign of an underlying immune or inflammatory condition, which might be worth discussing with a healthcare professional. Some people with gluten-related disorders also experience secondary issues like bacterial overgrowth or immune dysregulation, which could potentially contribute to recurrent infections. It’s always a good idea to explore all possible causes, including gluten sensitivity, with your doctor. In the meantime, keeping a food and symptom diary might help identify any patterns. Wishing you the best on your health journey!
    • trents
      Abscesses on legs

      By trents · Posted

      You say you have gluten sensitivity? Have you been officially diagnosed with celiac disease or do you refer to NCGS?
    • plumbago
      Abscesses on legs

      By plumbago · Posted

      Hi there, Can you describe them a little more? Do they ooze? Do they itch? Do they spread like a rash or appear like a "boil?" Has a doctor / dermatologist looked at them? Are they big? Do they seem like they could get infected if not careful? Do they disappear? (You say you get them "2/3" months, assuming you meant "2 to 3" - so have the ones that came 2-3 months beforehand disappeared?) Have you noticed what triggers them? Etc. Welcome!
    • LookingForAnswers101
      Abscesses on legs

      By LookingForAnswers101 · Posted

      Hello, gluten free community! Thank you so much for welcoming me into your space. I'd like to ask if anyone has had a similar experience. 5 years ago, when I was 26, I started getting abscesses on my lower buttcheek every 2/3 months. There have been a lot of them in the past few years! Now for the last year or so, I keep getting absesses on the back of my thighs. I read online that gluten sensitivity can cause skin issues, and I read that it can cause perianal abscesses, but I have not seen anything about abscesses in other locations--has anyone else had this experience? Could this be gluten-related? Much love
×
×
  • Create New...