Celiac Disease Support Group
Celiac disease is an auto-immune disorder of the digestive system that occurs in genetically-predisposed individuals. It is characterised by damage or flattening to all or part of the villi lining the small intestine, which interferes with the absorption of nutrients. This damage is caused by eating anything with gluten (gliadin), a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley...
Hi everyone-
I am new to this group and I just wanted to say hello. I was reading some posts and it's wonderful how supportive everyone is. I'm 22 years old and after many, many years of extreme pain and illness I found out I have Celiac Disease. It was very depressing and I'm still having a very hard time dealing with it. It's so hard because I am a college student and it bothers me so much to see people just going about their day-grabbing a muffin for breakfast like it's nothing. I miss those days and sometimes I want to go back but I know I can't because honestly the physical pain is just not worth it. Does everyone else here feel extreme pain when they eat gluten products? Or do you now neccesarily always feel pain? I have been on a GF diet for about 3 months now and going strong. I get extremely, extremely upset sometimes but I am trying to stick with it. The problem is, I also have many other food allergies. I am deathly allergic to peanuts (since I was a child) and I cannot eat eggs, and sometimes milk bothers me. Cheese does not bother me, however. Strange? I was wondering if anyone knew of a good GF bread-that doesn't have egg in it-because I found a good one but it had eggs. The ones I have bought are too thick or too soggy and just don't taste like real bread : ( That's what I miss the most. Well I look forward to talking with all of you and if any of you have any questions or need any help feel free to message me anytime! I will do anything I can to help! Best wishes to you all. : )
I am new to this group and I just wanted to say hello. I was reading some posts and it's wonderful how supportive everyone is. I'm 22 years old and after many, many years of extreme pain and illness I found out I have Celiac Disease. It was very depressing and I'm still having a very hard time dealing with it. It's so hard because I am a college student and it bothers me so much to see people just going about their day-grabbing a muffin for breakfast like it's nothing. I miss those days and sometimes I want to go back but I know I can't because honestly the physical pain is just not worth it. Does everyone else here feel extreme pain when they eat gluten products? Or do you now neccesarily always feel pain? I have been on a GF diet for about 3 months now and going strong. I get extremely, extremely upset sometimes but I am trying to stick with it. The problem is, I also have many other food allergies. I am deathly allergic to peanuts (since I was a child) and I cannot eat eggs, and sometimes milk bothers me. Cheese does not bother me, however. Strange? I was wondering if anyone knew of a good GF bread-that doesn't have egg in it-because I found a good one but it had eggs. The ones I have bought are too thick or too soggy and just don't taste like real bread : ( That's what I miss the most. Well I look forward to talking with all of you and if any of you have any questions or need any help feel free to message me anytime! I will do anything I can to help! Best wishes to you all. : )
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
I would recommend that you make your own bread on the weekends-use the Ener-G egg replacer for the eggs in recipes. The box has recipes on it I think. Also, corn tortillas are wonderful for wrap sandwiches. Use a lot of lettuce for extra support. The cheese/dairy problem sounds like you are lactose intolerant but not casein. I recommend V-gest HIGHLY for that. My youngest son is like you --allergic to many things including peanuts and all tree nuts. (I hope you have an epi-pen and keep it with you! I am a mom and worry about these things, lol) I give my son V-gest for when he has dairy and also for when he has other legumes like beans that sometimes bother him. The allergic foods we strictly stay away from, but for foods that sometimes bother his stomach/intestines like beans, the digestive enzymes are amazing for him.
I really hate to tell you this, but real bread is the Holy Grail we are all searching for, lol. None of them are quite as delicious as gluten bread, but we still search and bake in hopes! I am wondering if maybe the Kinnikinnick frozen English muffins are egg free? Those are more like a biscuit and good for sandwiches. I will check for you and let you know. Take care and welcome!
grandmaferons.com
kinnikinnick.com
Hopefully these will work!!
So sorry-I am in a rush and misspelled words-so it didn't work.
here is a good 'started' list from a friend on celiac.com forum. Not sure about eggs in some of these but gf to start. Happy you are not casein intollerant so you can eat cheese.
JudyL
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this was posted from NoGluGirl It's a great list but please double ck all products before using as they sometimes change ingred.
good luck
Judy
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I have a list that should really help. This is overwhelming. I went through this with myself six months ago. You spend most of your day cooking and cleaning obsessively. The rest you are on the phone with reps from companies trying to find out what is safe. I decided to save you the trouble!
1. There are a number of things in the regular grocery that are safe. Some things are labeled already. Wal-Mart's Great Value brand has numerous things you can eat.
2. For the love of God use Coupons on items you are allowed to eat. People can get them and print them out online even. Call some of the local stores and ask if they accept online coupons.
3. Check the ads online and in the newspaper. You would be surprised how many people do not do this.
4. Some items like rice flour and rice noodles are safe to buy at the Chinese or oriental market. The merchants are more than happy to help you if you cannot read the label.
Now, here is my list of great things to get you started:
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Condiments:
Smart Balance Margerine
Crisco Shortening
Crisco Oil
Pompeiian Olive Oil
Great Value soy sauce
Heinz Ketchup
Lea & Perrins Worchestershire Sauce (all Lea & Perrins Products are safe)
Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce
Kraft French Fat-Free Salad Dressing
Kraft Thousand Island Fat-Free Salad Dressing
Pace Picante Sauce
Ortega Salsa
All Classico Red and *White sauces
All Jif Peanut Butters including Smooth Sensations (I ONLY USE CRAZY RICHARDS..WOOPS CAN'T HAVE PEANUTS SORRY
Welch's Grape Jelly
Cool Whip*
Philadelphia Cream Cheese*
Miracle Whip
Daisy Sour Cream (fat-free, low-fat, regular)*
Snack Foods:
Utz Potato Chips (Found at Sams Club)
Lay's Stax Potato Chips (Do not get any other kinds, these are the only ones made on dedicated lines)
Act II Microwave Popcorn
3 Musketeers candy bars *
Butterfinger candy bars*
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups*
Meat and Protein :
Eggs
Great Value Frozen Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Extra Lean ground beef
Carl Buddig lunchmeats all are safe
Kraft Cheese Shredded or sliced (Kraft is a great company, they never hide gluten in their labels. If it does not say wheat, barley, oats or rye, then it is not in there!)*
Cereals:
Cocoa Pebbles
Fruity Pebbles
Dora The Explorer Cinnamon Stars
Seasonings:
Durkee Cinnamon-ground
Durkee Ginger-ground
Durkee Chili powder
Durkee Vanilla Extract (in fact, all of their liquid flavorings, food colorings, and extracts are g.f.)
Emeril's Essence - Asian, Italian
Ortega Taco Seasoning (In fact, since they are under a very strict labeling policy, all of their products are gluten free at this time)
Miscellaneous:
Ortega Taco Shells
Starkist or Great Value Tuna (WATCH THE ADDRED STUFF IN TUNA..I ONLY USE TRADER JOES OR BUMBLE BEE ALBACORE IN GOLD CAN)
Butter Buds
Great Value Soy Milk
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Apples
Pears
Carrots
Great Value Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Del Monte Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Ore Ida Tater Tots
Ore Ida French Fries
Holmel lunch in brown boxes are so good
Hormel Chili
Hormel Spam
Hormel Turkey Spam (Oven Roasted and Smoked)
Dinty Moore Beef Stew
Jimmy Dean Fresh Taste Fast Sausage (links, rolls, and patties)
Plumrose Bacon
PAM Non-Stick Cooking Spray (all except for PAM for baking; it has flour)
Beverages:
Coca-Cola (Diet, Regular, Vanilla, Caffeine Free)
Diet Rite
Folgers Coffees (all including Cappuccinos)
Luzianne Tea (We get decaf)
Arizona Teas
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice
Some Household Items that are safe include:
Cascade Dishwashing Detergent
All Laundry Detergent
Wisk Laundry Detergent
Dawn Dish Soap (all including the Power Disolver)
SoftSoap Hand Soaps
Murphy's Oil Soap
Hygiene, Cosmetics, and Beauty Items:
Dove Soaps, Shampoos, Conditioners, Lotions, and Styling Aids (Will clearly label gluten if present)
Crest Whitening Expressions Toothpastes
Colgate Toothpastes
Suave Soaps, Shampoos, Conditioners, Lotions, and Styling Aids (Will clearly label gluten if present)
Maybelline (Gluten is clearly labeled when present)
CoverGirl (Gluten is clearly labeled when present)
Wet'n Wild (All except for one of the mascaras)
Olay Quench Body Lotion
Crest WhiteStrips
Colgate Simply White
* Includes dairy
I hope this helps!
P.S. Everything from your make-up, to your toothpaste, mouthwash, and shampoos and lotions need to be gluten-free. You could accidentally ingest it, and become ill.
Go ahead and enjoy that Coke and Dr. Pepper too!
It is my UNDERSTANDING ONLY..FROM WHAT I READ THAT THIS CARMEL COLORING HAS BEEN OK'D BUT.........THAT BEING SAID
I DO NOT DRINK COKE OR SOFT DRINKS SO.....THIS IS A LIST I GOT FROM SOMEONE ELSE.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO CALL THE COMPANY AND FIND OUR FOR YOURSELF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO LOSE AND YOU MIGHT GAIN YOUR COKE BACK...:) LET US KNOW WHAT YOU FIND OUT...AND YOU BROUGHT UP SUCH AN IMPORTANT POINT...ALL FOLKS HAVE TO READ THE LISTS AND JUDGE FOR THEMSELVES WHAT IS OK FOR THEM. ON THIS LIST..I MADE A FEW COMMENTS THAT I FOUND ON SOME ITEMS I QUESTIONED
THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING AND GOOD LUCK ON THE COKE.
Oh yes, WELCOME. Debbie, in KY