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

Gluten Free In Anaheim

divamomma

By divamomma
in Traveling with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

divamomma Enthusiast
divamomma
Posted

I know there are quite a few gluten-free options within Disneyland (YAY!) But what about outside of the park? We are planning on staying at a hotel with a fridge in the room. What local grocery stores are there? Do they have gluten free products or will I need to go to a specialty store?? Travel seems daunting right now but my family really needs a vaction! We will be taking our first family trip to Disneyland and our first trip with the celiac diagnosis.

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


NorthernElf Enthusiast
NorthernElf
Posted

I'm curious too - will be going there in July for a conference. Haven't started researching yet but any info is helpful !!!

kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

There is a PF Changs right by Disney that is great for gluten-free food. Google them to see the menu. You can do map quest of your hotel address and then ask for grocery stores. also, ask the hotel. They can tell you what is close, too. I brought my own loaf a bread. I got Hormel cold cuts, kraft cheese slices, PB & Jelly, yogurt & fruit at the grocery. There might be a Whole Foods near by, I don't remember. We were only there about 4 days. I ate at PF Changs twice for dinner. Ate at Disney and ate my own stuff the rest of the time. We had a car but it is easy to walk around the area near Disneyland. Most of the gas station 7/11 or Quick Trip places have packets of nuts (just read the ingredients)or chips.

Wolicki Enthusiast
Wolicki
Posted

There's a great place close by where we've been to gluten free girls night out :D It's called Amazon Churascaria. Brazilian food. Meat on a stick. What could be better? You can even have the BREAD!! It's yucca bread, kinda like Chebe rolls. It's on the corner of Anaheim Blvd and Lemon. YUMMY. All the meats are gluten free and most of the hot dishes are safe too.

There's a Henry's Marketplace on the corner of Harbor and Orangethorpe that has lots of gluten free foods. There's a Red Robin and Outback steakhouse on Harbor just north of the park that have gluten free menus. Morton's Steakhouse is also right there on Harbor for a nice night out.

I work in Anaheim, so there are lots of places to go!

Enjoy!

  • 3 weeks later...
Guest VictoriaHoke
Guest VictoriaHoke
Posted

I know there are quite a few gluten-free options within Disneyland (YAY!) But what about outside of the park? We are planning on staying at a hotel with a fridge in the room. What local grocery stores are there? Do they have gluten free products or will I need to go to a specialty store?? Travel seems daunting right now but my family really needs a vaction! We will be taking our first family trip to Disneyland and our first trip with the celiac diagnosis.

I work for a gluten-free retail product line and there some great stores in and around Anaheim with plenty of gluten-free options. My favorite is Mother's Market. There are 6 around the county with one not far from Disneyland, several with restaurants and cafe's inside them. They have extensive gluten-free lines. Good luck!

Archived

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

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


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      126,019
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    TryingHardToGoGlutenFree
    Newest Member
    TryingHardToGoGlutenFree
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      120.9k
    • Total Posts
      69.1k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      Daughter recently diagnosed with Celiac and I am questioning my results...

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      First off, I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve been facing, both with your recent celiac concerns and the dermatitis you've been dealing with. It’s clear you’ve put in a lot of effort to figure this out, and it’s frustrating to still have lingering questions. Regarding your TTG-IgA result of 11.6 U/mL, you’re correct that many labs and celiac experts consider values above 10 to be indicative of possible celiac disease. However, interpretation can vary depending on the lab and the individual. It’s worth noting that slightly elevated levels can also sometimes occur with other autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. However, since you already have Hashimoto's and a strong family history of celiac (your daughter’s diagnosis), the most likely explanation is that you also have celiac disease. Here are a few steps you might consider to gain peace of mind: Consult a Gastroenterologist: They have more expertise in celiac diagnostics than a general PCP. They may recommend additional tests like an EMA (endomysial antibody) test or even genetic testing to confirm your predisposition further. Consider a Small Intestinal Biopsy: If there’s uncertainty, a biopsy remains the gold standard for celiac diagnosis. It can provide clarity, especially since your TTG-IgA is borderline. Monitor Symptoms on a Gluten-Free Diet: Since you already have another autoimmune condition and a chronic rash (which could resemble dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin manifestation of celiac disease), some doctors might suggest trying a strict gluten-free diet for a few months under supervision. If you notice a marked improvement, it might be telling. Keep in mind that if you go on a gluten-free diet before an endoscopy/biopsy, you will need to do a gluten challenge and eat lots of gluten daily for at least two weeks before the biopsy. As for your genetic results from 23andMe, having two copies of a celiac-associated gene (HLA-DQ2 or DQ8) does increase your risk of developing celiac disease considerably. However, about 30-40% of the general population carries these genes, and only a small percentage actually develop the disease. The genetic predisposition combined with your elevated TTG-IgA and symptoms could justify further investigation. Lastly, regarding your chronic "dermatitis," it might be worth bringing up the possibility of dermatitis herpetiformis to a dermatologist familiar with celiac disease. This condition is often misdiagnosed as eczema or another dermatitis type and may not respond well to typical creams. A skin biopsy taken near (not on) an affected area can help diagnose it.
    • BertoleAmur
      Has anyone found Ozempic affected their symptoms?

      By BertoleAmur · Posted

      I’ve been gluten-free for a while too, and I know how frustrating it can be when your body reacts unexpectedly. I haven’t personally experienced what you’re describing with Ozempic, but I did have a situation where I took a break from certain supplements and noticed my body felt a lot better.
    • Scott Adams
      Muscle Twitching

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Two of our moderators @knitty kitty and @Wheatwacked know a lot more about nutrients and may be able to offer some more help, so hopefully they will chime in here.
    • aperlo34
      Muscle Twitching

      By aperlo34 · Posted

      Hi Scott, thanks for the reply.    I’m currently taking  3000IU vitamin D3 centrum multivitamin  500mg vitamin C 1000mcg B12 naturemade softgel Omega 3 (for dry eyes) My latest labs for vitamins were D - 43.6 (range 30-100) B12 - 406 (range 232-1245) Folate - 11.4 (range >3.0) ferritin - 117 (30-400) magnesium - 2.3 (1.6-2.3) Calcium - 9.9 (8.7-10.2)   I am 29 and really struggling with this emotionally, I was caught by surprise 2.5months ago with this dx and pretty much no symptoms that I really knew of besides low ferritin. When I first met with the GI doctor in July and he ordered the endoscopy/colonoscopy, that was around when the twitching started. I’m unsure if it’s the anxiety of it all (I have been consistently freaking out since the scopes were ordered, losing sleep, obsessively googling etc.) or if it’s celiac related. I’m horrified that I might have something else wrong with me.  Additionally, I’ve been getting some mixed opinions - dietician told me to stop the additional b12 because my multi had b12, but I see online that some people think b12 levels should be well over 500.    Some other things that I’ve experienced since I went gluten free are more “sinus” headaches, facial pressure, some cramping in my left side (could be postural problems I’m dealing with) and dry eyes - my eye doctor has me on some eyes drops that really help and this is a work in progress. And no my mouth isn’t dry too 😅   I’m absolutely beside myself with fear of other AI diseases and have no one I can really turn to (besides online) that has dealt with this. I have no idea what’s in my mind and what is a real symptom anymore because I’m so hyper aware of every sensation in my body! Thank you so much in advance for any input/guidance.    
    • Yaya
      Muscle Twitching

      By Yaya · Posted

      I never had muscle twitching that I would relate to Celiac Disease (celiac disease).  However, I now have Long Covid and muscle twitching, burning, and other issues cropped up with that.  Predating all was restless leg syndrome (RLS).  Are you talking about RLS?  I've had that since '99.  It gets progressively worse.  
×
×
  • Create New...