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Seeming futility of Fasano Diet with DH
fourchickens replied to Alaskaguy's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
I recommend giving the diet the whole time suggested. It does take time for things to cycle through your system. Dairy is particularly pernicious--people react up to a month after consuming dairy. Have you looked into other causes of skin problems (I mean, in addition to DH)? It might be helpful to keep a diary of what you are eating and when you... -
Seeming futility of Fasano Diet with DH
fourchickens replied to Alaskaguy's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Don't forget that oats themselves have a prolamin (avenin) that is similar to the prolamin in wheat (gliadin). Therefore, a lot of people who react to wheat and gluten react to oats, too--oats themselves. If you are eating a diet that includes a lot of oats, that may be your culprit. I react to oats themselves so I have given them up. Hang in there! ... -
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ARCHIVED Is Makeup Or Medication Causing These Issues?
fourchickens replied to mllepenelope's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Clonazepam is known for causing a Vitamin D deficiency. And, you're probably very low on Vitamin D anyway due to the celiac (we all are). I would recommend talking to your doctor (or pharmacist) about a good Vitamin D supplement. I need to take iron and Vitamin D every day due to my extremely low levels (get your iron checked, too--it's another thing celiacs... -
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fourchickens replied to Seeking2012's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
There is no need for accidental glutenings. I have a wheat allergy that is life-threatening in addition to celiac. This means that that an "accidental" eating of gluten can be fatal. I just take full responsibility for what I eat. I eat mostly a "real" food diet (vs processed foods). I only eat processed foods that I can read the label for. And I just...
