Donna F

Hi there,

I am trying to determine what manufacturers (if any) carry Prednizone that is gluten free. So far I have found that Roxane Laboratories certifies that its Prednizone is gluten-free, however, there is not a pharmacy in my area that carries it. Another pharmacy carries Westwood brand, but it contains sodium starch glycolate and the source is not known. Watson brand cannot say if it is gluten-free or not.

This is very frustrating. This is the second time this month I try to obtain a gluten-free medication from a pharmacy and no one can answer what should be a very important piece of information.

The good news is that I've read Prednizone can actually help with Celiac symptoms, so perhaps it doesn't even matter if it is gluten-free or not (?)

Thanks~

I'm going to answer my own post!

It turns out that "Westwood" was a typo. The correct name of the company is West-Ward and their Prednizone is indeed gluten-free.

Also gluten-free is the brand Mutual, and lastly, as I stated in the previous post, also gluten-free is the brand Roxane.

Cheers!~

Hi there,

I am trying to determine what manufacturers (if any) carry Prednizone that is gluten free. So far I have found that Roxane Laboratories certifies that its Prednizone is gluten-free, however, there is not a pharmacy in my area that carries it. Another pharmacy carries Westwood brand, but it contains sodium starch glycolate and the source is not known. Watson brand cannot say if it is gluten-free or not.

This is very frustrating. This is the second time this month I try to obtain a gluten-free medication from a pharmacy and no one can answer what should be a very important piece of information.

The good news is that I've read Prednizone can actually help with Celiac symptoms, so perhaps it doesn't even matter if it is gluten-free or not (?)

Thanks~

Hi,

My daughter wants to get modelling clay for Christmas - not the kids stuff like play dough. Does anyone know if there are any gluten ingredients added to professional modelling clay? Or are there so many different kinds that I'd have to call around? Are the ingredients always the same?

Thanks~

I had the same problems. I spent a lot of money on supplements that ended up going to waste. I gave up on them for quite a while until I checked out the hypoallergenic line at Kirkman Labs. I use their Everyday Multi and Vitamin D with no problems at all. They offer trial sizes so you can try them out without a big investment.

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Good to know, thanks, b/c the manufacturer of the multi I used to take went out of business.

I have so much trouble with supps. They hurt my insides and constipate me, but I keep buying different brands just incase I find one that I can handle. I am a bit confused about iodine...I read I shouldn't have it because it will aggravate my Hashimoto's, but I read that some lady got off her thyroid meds completely by supplementing it.

I agree that your diet is most important...I also think buying organic foods should be a priority as well.

Yeah, I haven't considered that enough (organic foods). I really ought to start doing that.

Well, a strong co-enzyme B-complex is a good idea. Also a multivitamin is generally helpful as well. And I'm always recommending B12 (methyl form), and magnesium too. These are important for so many things, the list seems endless. They both help strengthen the blood/brain barrier, which I'm sure reduces the risk of brain cancer.

Incidentally, calcium cannot make it into bone without magnesium. Vitamin D is also involved, as is zinc, and numerous other nutrients. Truly, the body needs all the essential nutrients to function at its best. The problem is, medical science has yet to identify most of them! That's why eating right is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. A widely varied diet of all kinds of foods (vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts, seeds, etc, etc) goes a long way towards a healthy body.

The spice turmeric has been getting a lot of attention in recent years, for its many health benefits. Other spices and herbs also possess healing/health sustaining properties.

What you don't eat is also important. I've read that sugar reduces antioxidant levels within the body, which would then raise cancer risk. Maybe that's why fruit often has antioxidants along with the sugars?

Last but not least, while what you feed the body is important, what you feed the mind is also important. Your mental/spiritual health shouldn't be overlooked. Having these in good order will help you in all things, including dealing with the stresses which seem to be so ever-present these days. The B vitamins (especially B12) is essential for the production of serotonin, melatonin, and more. It helps with sleep/wake cycles, mood, energy production, and many other aspects of neurological function. That'll help with more things than I can list.

I take a multivitamin, a probiotic (this helps immensely!) a supplement called Wobenzyme (helps with inflammation) and others not related to celiac.

I think the BEST thing you can do is avoid processed food since you feel like you're getting contaminated a lot. The more fresh fruit, veggies, meat and products that you make yourself, the better you'll feel!

Mtndog, that is so true. I wish I had more time on my hands to do that. I miss convenience foods like canned soups and microwave meals. I need lots of protien too and I tend to eat a lot of lunchmeat, jerk and nuts between meals. Love tomato juice, but I think Campbells is not as good as V8. I get hungry between meals a lot (I have low-blood sugar issues...)so I fill between meals sometimes with chips and salad too - but salad dressing may be a problem too (I don't always use Kraft - sometimes I just check the label and hope for the best with like a generic brand).

I'll check out those supplements - thanks!

Hi everyone! Guess I've been away a while. Nice new look to the board!

I'm just curious what kinds of supplements people take that may be beneficial for Celiacs. I only take Calcium and Vitamin C and occasionally I drink 8 oz of Aloe a day (when I can afford to get it...).

Just curious what other people do. My main concern is with future possible cancer. I want to do everything I can to avoid it b/c I know I am often contaminated. I follow labels but some things still cause problems - often, I believe, b/c of contamination issues during processing. Sometimes it takes trial-and-error to determine just how gluten-free something is.

So, with that in mind, I am looking for supplements that would promote healing and discourage cancer. Maybe antioxidents? Maybe some other natural foods?

Thanks~

Looked for the Dora cereal this weekend and couldn't find it yetl. Haven't checked everywhere though. I won't try the Kix for the same reason I never have him the Gorilla Munch: Worried the little balls will get swallowed without being chewed. Amazon has the Dora cereal but I don't want to buy 12 without even trying 1.

Btw, I did find confirmation that Enjoy Life has stopped manufacturing the Perky Os (all flavors) cereals. Too bad too b/c they were the most baby-friendly, gluten-free cereal I'd ever found

You probably did not see that part...because I came back and edited my post after I thought up that idea!

LOL! I see.. Well, glad I read it again

You could soak them a bit to make them softer

OH! I didn't see that part. Never thought about soaking them. That might do it - thank you!!

I liked them because I thought they were MORE crunchy than GM Cheerio's - but that may be "harder to break up".

Yeah.... they are yummy and I like them better too! But not so good for baby....

Try this one...

Might be too crunchy...but worth a shot...

Natures Path

Organic Whole O's

Ah ha. I do believe that is the first one I tried and they were just too hard for him. Cheerios break apart easily when you bite them. But thanks for the suggestion!

Have you tried Honey Kix cereal? My 2 & 3 year old love it. Also General Mills makes a Dora cereal which is sometimes hard to find, but they are small star shaped cereal with a cinnamon flavor about the size of a cherrio.

Honey Kix? Like, regular (not specialty gluten-free) brand? It's gluten-free? Never tried it. and the Dora is gluten-free too? I had no idea there was anything gluten-free at the regular market. I need to come by here more often!

Thanks!

Now, neither of them are too crunch? They break up fairly easily?

Glutin-o makes cherrio like cereal that I like better than perky-o's.

Hmmmm.... I thought I tried that one, but maybe not. It's not real cruchy? It has to break up easily like a real cheerio - he chokes easily.

Hi everyone,

I used to give my son Perky-Os unflavored cheerio-like cereal but it is discontinued at our store and maybe everywhere (can't get it through Amazon lately either). Anyone know of a good alternative for a baby? He's only 1 and has trouble with many of the gluten-free versions b/c they are too crunchy. Does anyone know of a brand that isn't too crunch that a baby could eat?

Thanks!

He's not gluten-free but for my sake I give him gluten-free finger foods so I don't worry about him having gluten on him after he eats!

After reading the signatures of various parents here, I'm starting to worry about having kids. It seems like so many celiac parents have kids who are positive for it and have a dozen other allergies and various health problems. Am I wrong? Please tell me I'm wrong.

I haven't read everyone's response here, but just wanted to tell you that I have 5 children and none of the have Celiac disease. In fact, no one in my family has ever had it either. But even if they did, my own personal experience with Celiac - having recovered so well and feeling great 99% of the time - I wouldn't hesitate to have children b/c they might inherit it. If they showed symptoms of it, you'd be the first to recognize them! Those would be lucky kids

We usually cook the biggest turkey we can find cuz we really like leftovers!! But I don't think it matter much because you are cooking at such a low temp. When you turn it up, you're going to keep an eye on it, mostly because you are dying to eat all that bacon! If you're cooking just a breast, then I wouldn't leave it in overnight. I'm trying to remember how long I cooked a breast once. I think I put in before lunch and we had it for dinner. It is a pretty loose recipe, watch your pop-up thingee or meat thermometer for doneness. Let us know how much you love it!!!

Will do! Thanks! I ran this by my mom today and said it sounded good, so - something different this year!

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Oh man, you guys are getting me in the mood! The night before about 10- 11 p.m., place a pound of bacon strips on the top of the turkey which is sitting in your roaster. Just criss cross them until all are used. THen HEAVILY coat the bacon with pepper. Put on the roasting lid and bake in a slow oven all night, temp s/b 230 - 250 degrees. No basting, the bacon does that for you. In the morning you'll be starving because the whole house will smell like perfect turkey! At this point, remove the lid and turn up the heat to 350. In an hour or two, it should be browned to perfection. We then remove the bird from the oven and fight over the bacon! This timing works if you eat at noonish. If you eat in the evening, adjust accordingly. This turkey always turns out perfect, Juicy and flavorful with very little effort.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

How many pounds of turkey do you cook for that long? Does it matter? I'd like to try this, This is my first turkey and 1st Thanksgiving I've ever done.

Thanks for the cookie suggestions. If I wasn't fat, I'd likely take you up on it!!

Only having the bad ones in the house for my men are helping ME not give into the sweet craving! I DO have some Pamela's brownie mix here though....I'm thinking about making them for a gathering tomorow.

Do ya get the same thrill licking the bowl from a Pamela's mix?

I am all about convenience right now, so no bowl-licking for me....

I forget there are overweight issues for some people with Celiac. I've always been so thin and attributed it to the Sprue, but even after more than 4 years on this diet I am still thin, so I guess the issue isn't gluten.

Wish we could do an online transfer - I'd love to put on a few more pounds!

So you haven't yet been blood-tested for Celiac?

My symptoms were mainly neurological for many many years. Headache and fogginess were big symptoms for me. Years ago a doctor swore I had MS b/c of the symptoms I was experiencing: numbness, lack of coordination, weakness, pain, twitching, etc.. Then it started affecting my blood sugar. I was crashing severely almost daily, so I was sent to an Endocronologist. He was the one that discovered the anitbodies for Sprue, but insisted I didn't have it b/c he assumed the main symptom was "d". I went on the diet anyway and IMMEDIATELY felt fantastic. Symptoms started to diminish right away and were completely gone after a few weeks (it took me a few weeks to fine-tune the diet. I messed up a few times). So it may make some people feel worse at first, but I felt improvement immediately. I hope that is encouraging to you. Btw, I eventually went off the diet and gradually the symptoms came back. A different doctor confirmed I had Celiac and I went right back on the diet.

It's hard to believe something like a crumb can make you so sick. It took my mom years to accept that. I totally sympathize with Beth's post. It's like having OCD at first - you constantly have to be on guard, but you really will get used to it and it won't drive you insane anymore! And just ignore the ignorant folk (like my mom) who insist you don't have to be so careful! It'll be easier to treat gluten like poison (which is essentially how your body reacts to it) and avoid cheating and get past the silly comments from the ignorant once you've been faithful to the diet a while and are feeling your best again!

Don't give up! Get on your way to feeling good again and get that gluten grub out of your life!

Btw, Beth, if you are craving cookies, try Pamela's. Feeling good is worth a splurge. Dark chocolate chocolate chunk, or peanut butter chocolate chip, or chocolate chip.... Mmmmmm...... You really don't have to deprive yourself on this diet. I am 7 months pregnant and doing very well. No hunger or craving here!

You'll find great substitutes for all your favorites here. Just ask away! The gluten-free products section was my daily reference when I first started the diet. Oh! And I just discovered that Amazon sells several hundred gluten-free products at the lowest prices I've ever seen - and free shipping with orders over $25 (which is really easy to do b/c everything is sold by the case). Stock up! I don't usually buy that many gluten-free specialty foods, but being pregnant has made me eat tons more than I used to: gluten-free gravy, bread, prezels, crackers, pasta, cereal, cookies. After the pregnancy I'll have to put my budget on a restricted diet

Take Care~

If you or a loved one live with a gluten-ivore (or eat in restaurants), wipe off the bottoms of the salt/pepper shakers before you shake them over your food! We keep the shakers on the table and just wipe around them. Inevitably some crumbs linger around them in the middle of the table. I supposed I just shouldn't do that, but I know many people who do, and restaurants often do this too. So please LOOK OUT NEXT TIME!

And I thought I was being so careful......

www.johnsonville.com

I have not tried Johnsonville yet but have looked at their website the other week. They label their products gluten free if they are and you can also check them out on their website before heading to the store.

I have seen these at Smith's (same as Ralph's and Kroger) and also WalMart.

GOOD LUCK

Awesome, thanks! I go to Walmart almost every week, so that'll work nicely too.

We buy the Jimmy Dean turkey ones from Cosco, they're actually really good. See this and pick Jimmy Dean:

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We use Whole Foods 365 links or Welshire Farms Patties. The ones that WF makes and sells in their case are often gluten-free. I also make my own with this recipe. Open Original Shared Link

Ah, and I imagine the 365 ones are probably a little less expensive (?) I'll have to stock up once a month. WF is quite a ways from here.