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  1. trents
    Thanks. Great info and gives me more confidence in the compliance end things. And no, I did not realize you founded and ran the gluten-free Mall.
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    Good information, Scott, but did you mean these products were from Europe for potential sale on the USA or vice versa?
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    A class action suit or two would go along way towards ensuring those FDA regs were followed by the importers.
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    Just a note. I don't know if this applies but just in case: Peptobismol is contraindicated if you are on blood thinners and if you have GERD peppermint tea would be contraindicated. Peppermint relaxes the lower esophagial sphincter.
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    Please note from the article that the sourdough fermentation effect benefit is not touted for Celiacs but for non Celiacs with other gluten-related issues.
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    I'm not sure going back to eating gluten for two weeks before the endoscopy is a long enough period. Was that per GI doc instructions?
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    If you have only been eating gluten-free for a week there has not been near enough time for gut healing (villi regrowth). Feeling better after going gluten-free can take weeks or months to realize and full recovery of the villi longer than that. And I would also be doubtful if your awareness and understanding of how and where gluten is hidden in processed...
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    Good question. It's a member of the grass family and considered to be a kind of millet or rice. I think it would be okay.
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    But there are other cultures/religions that do allow it so each one needs to decide for themselves what's right for them.
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    The 5 ways to test stomach acid levels link is really helpful. Thanks. I used to bet regular CBC's and CMP's done as part of my medical benefits when I was working. Some of those parameters, particularly iron, serum protein and I think chloride were chronically low, and that was before both my Celiac diagnosis and starting PPI for GERD. Iron levels responded...
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    Have you been diagnosed as having Celiac Disease? I personally have not heard of this particular phenomenon being associated with celiac disease. But if this condition reliably appears after you have been "glutened" then there would seem to be a connection of some kind.
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    Lots of info there. I will read it by and by. Yes, just realized that every time I drink a few sips of water I produce a little belch. One thing that seems to help is eating a few gluten-free crackers. It must soak up the HCL. Thanks PB.
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    Those blood tests are not entirely specific and can indicate other autoimmune problems is my understanding. You will likely need an endoscopy to confirm celiac disease. Alternatively, you can eliminate gluten from your diet and if you start to feel better it would speak for itself. But if you will be getting and endoscopy, don't go gluten free until after...
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    After slowly tapering off on my long term (about 18 years) PPI therapy over about two months I am now off of them completely and encouraged by the measure of success I am experiencing. I have also made some lifestyle changes such as cutting back on tomatoes, chocolate and citrus and trying to remain upright in posture after meals. I still have some days or...
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    That's good to know. I think.
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    But would that apply to online purchases? And can you trust the labels on food items that originate in other countries whose analysis and reporting standards are not as subject to scrutiny and verification as they would be in the U.S., Canada or Europe?
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    Progressive is the political left wing division of Progresso, hee , hee! Yes, thanks for catching that. I've been watching too much national news lately.
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    Yes, Progressive offers more gluten-free soup products than does Campbells (if any) and they are stated on the label to be so. A safer alternative but if I remember correctly, a more expensive one. On the other hand, it seems Progressive puts more solid ingredients in their soups whereas Campbells uses more water.
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    That's my take as well. But it's been awhile since I perused the soup shelves in the grocery store. Maybe the soup companies have gotten away from using wheat as a thickener in offerings that don't have noodles or barley as a main ingredient. Allan, you would still do well to check the labels.
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    The article says in North America wheat is seldom used for MFS and when it is it must be declared. I think you are safe.
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    Could have it's place in the celiac diet. High in protein but likely will lack other nutrients that plant-based gluten-free bread may provide.
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    https://celiac.org/about-the-foundation/featured-news/2016/05/9-questions-about-celiac-disease-answered/#:~:text=Gluten cannot be absorbed through,affect those with Celiac disease. Look at #9. I don't think you need to be concerned about sports tape. Just wash your hands after handling it.
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    I recently gave up coffee in an effort to get off my PPI. My teeth should get whiter now? Boy, I miss coffee. And it was decalf so not the lift it gave, just the taste and holding that warm thing in my hand in the morning as I check the latest Internet news. Now I've substituted herbal teas for the coffee but not the same.
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    Great summary CL! Thanks. I didn't know that celiacs are less responsive to vaccinations.
  25. trents
    Check ingredient labels of whitening products. If it does not say "Gluten Free" then look for any kind of starch. If the source of the starch (wheat, corn, potatoes, etc.) is not specified that should raise flags. Then call the manufacturer and seek an answer as to the starch source.
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