Jim Chris
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Jim Chris got a reaction from sc'Que? in Exploring a Non-Biopsy Approach for Diagnosing Celiac Disease in Symptomatic Adults
I had an endoscopy and a Prometheus blood test when I was diagnosed with Celiac. However, even before being diagnosed, the symptoms matched just about every celiac indicator. Starting and maintaining a gluten free diet rectified the symptoms... -
Jim Chris reacted to Ann Thomas in Exploring a Non-Biopsy Approach for Diagnosing Celiac Disease in Symptomatic Adults
I agree with Jim. I had several symptoms of celiac for several years prior to having the blood test. My blood level was so extreme that the doctor stated that I definitely had celiac. Since I was not comfortable with the endoscopy, we... -
Jim Chris got a reaction from Scott Adams in Understanding Dermatitis Herpetiformis: The Skin Manifestation of Celiac Disease
It was biopsied and came back benign but as a "rare" fungal infection with no ideas of how I contracted it. It has been miserable to deal with and U still winder if has any relationship to my celiac. Third time is a charm I hope.
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Jim Chris got a reaction from Scott Adams in Nearly One-in-Three Americans Think People on a Gluten-Free Diet Just Want Attention
During a visit from our son & wife, his wife told my wife to use a cooking ingredient with gluten saying "oh he won't notice". It is an attitude I've encountered before.
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Jim Chris got a reaction from Scott Adams in Is Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix Gluten-Free?
I am very careful as to reading ingredients and did not see any questionable ones in Hidden Valley ranch dressing. I have an explosive bowel problem if I ingest gluten. I've been using Hidden Ranch dressing for some time with no adverse... -
Jim Chris got a reaction from Celiacmanbill in Soaring Prices and Shortages Hit Gluten-Free Shoppers Extra Hard
I've been on a strict gluten free diet since I was diagnosed in April, 2022. My wife has been very good at helping me stay gluten free including eating gluten free main dishes as well. We don't eat out much at all as most restaurants... -
Jim Chris got a reaction from Oldturdle in Top Gluten-Free and Gluten-Removed Beers
Total wine also carries Lakefront pilsner beer out of Milwaukie and I like it a lot.
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Jim Chris got a reaction from Scott Adams in Top Gluten-Free and Gluten-Removed Beers
Total wine also carries Lakefront pilsner beer out of Milwaukie and I like it a lot.
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Jim Chris got a reaction from Oldturdle in Top Gluten-Free and Gluten-Removed Beers
I've found only 3 gluten free beers in central Florida and have been drinking only the AB Redbridge. It's ok but I would love to try some of these other beers. I found this limited number of gluten free beer at Total Wine. We do have...