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How Careful Is Neccessary?

ligeia

By ligeia
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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ligeia Apprentice
ligeia
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When I find a product that is gluten free but the label says something like "processed in a facility that also processes wheat," how often is this actually a problem for celiacs? Should I also avoid these products? Who out there still eats these things?

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Lisa Mentor
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When I find a product that is gluten free but the label says something like "processed in a facility that also processes wheat," how often is this actually a problem for celiacs? Should I also avoid these products? Who out there still eats these things?

That's pretty much a personal choice based on experience.

If I have other options, that would not be my choice, but otherwise I would consume a product with a shared facility. I am also not sensitive to trace amounts of gluten.

ligeia Apprentice
ligeia
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Ok. So basically it just depends on how sensitive an individual is? It may or may not bother me, I just have to figure that out for myself? I'm sorry, I'm new to this and I just want to make sure I know my stuff.

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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If you are just beginning the diet, I would stay away from any possible gluten exposure. Here is some information that might be helpful to you:

Beginners Guide:

Open Original Shared Link

Listing of companies who will clearly list ALL forms of gluten:

Open Original Shared Link

And things to make you feel better ;) :

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Eat simply. Watch out for your scratched pots and pans, wooden cutting boards, plastic spoons because they can hide hidden gluten.

Check your meds, shampoos, vitamins, lotions, lipsticks/balm or anything that can get into your mouth.

This is a great site and welcome!

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