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Help! How Can I Tell If My Husband Is Allergic To Wheat, Gluten Or Something Else?

Maya — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:37:47 +0000

I’m at a loss on what my husbands allergic to. At first I was thinking it was wheat, or yeast or gluten but now i’m lost again. He can eat tortilla shells and grapenut cereal, but can’t eat 100% whole wheat bread. He seemed fine with white bread last time he ate it, but yet he’s allergic to baked ritz crackers.
I’m so confused and I’ve looked many things up and checked labels trying to find the one ingredient that he’s allergic to just to find it on the list of ingredients in something he can eat which brings me back to square one….again.
We have gone to an allergist but he was of no help with my husbands food allergies. He refused to do a food allergy test. And yes we’ve done the writing down what he eats for a week and checking ingredients. I’m lost, i’m frustrated and I’m rather angry because i’m not getting anwhere on figuring any of this out. I’ve checked out many web sites but still haven’t been able to find much. Please help. Serious answers only. Thank you.

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Your doctor sounds too proud… Go to a general practice doctor. I went to a new one, and she did a full workup of allergies in the form of a blood test. I found out I’m allergic to shrimp (and all its relatives). Good thing I stopped eating it as a kid!
This may sound totally nuts… but have you checked for hypoglycemia (or something related)?? I used to wheeze really bad EVERY time I ate wheat, dairy, fruit, sugar anything. I have to exclude all sugar ingredients (i.e. sugar, dextrose, maltodextrin, honey, etc). My doctor had me do a food diary of all my food and reactions. I was literally having a reaction to EVERYTHING I ate. She looked at it… told me I was having trouble digesting gluten and milk sugars. Now, I’ve been on a perfect hypoglycemic diet, gluten-intolerant diet, and lactose-free diet. My symptoms are pretty much gone… I do still wheeze when I eat too much starch at once.
Everyone’s reactions to their blood sugar messing up are different. I’ve heard of people sneezing (like I wheeze) when their blood sugar changes… some just get really sleepy. Everyone’s bodies different.
I’ve got two books I think would be really helpful. They’ve helped improve my life drastically:
“Hypoglycemia: The Classic Healthcare Handbook” by Saunders & Ross (dr reccomended this book)
“Never Be Sick Again” by Raymond Francis (amazing book! every health topic in one book)
If diabetes runs in your husbands family… hypoglycemia might not be too far off. It means you are going to develop diabetes. Its basically your bodies way of flashing a neon warning sign. I was born with mine (hypoglycemia, gluten-intolerance, lactose-intolerance). My mother ate wayyyy too much sugar when she was pregnant with me.
I hope this helped!Contct me if you have any more questions. = )

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Celiac Disease – Allergy To Gluten (mostly Wheat). What Can I Substitute For Flour In A Recipe?

Maya — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:43:05 +0000

Tomorrow is bosses day, and my boss is allergic to wheat. All of the girls in my office are baking something for their department head and we are going to do a little surprise party thing.
I was going to make an upside down pineapple cake that’s bases off of corn meal – thinking that would be safe for my boss. But the recipe I found also calls for 1 cup of flour.
Does anyone know a substitute for those Gluten Free ppl? Thanks!

I would most likely go for either rice flour or almond flour/ground almonds. The almonds will change the taste a lot, but if he likes almonds/marzipan he will love it.
You can use a gluten free mixture made to behave as much as possible like ordinary flour, but these come in big bags, and are not cheap, so not really worth buying if you’re not going to be using it again.
Other things that can be used to substitute for flour in various different ways are potato flour, soy flour, gram flour (besan/chick pea flour), but none of these seem suitable for the recipe you are talking about.

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Wheat Allergy?

Maya — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:35:36 +0000

I’ve been wondering if I could be allergic.I’ve been eating ALOT of special k bars lately. I’ve been extremely bloated for about 3 days now, it’s so uncomfortable, I’m swollen in my hands. Can’t breath right.
I do this a lot sometimes, but I’m just now making a connection.
Is there anything else that could be causing this?

It sounds like you have angioedema from wheat or brewers yeast or gluten or whatever else is in special K and similar food. Angioedema can cause swelling of the hands and stomach, etc. You may have a mild case and the reactions could get more severe over time. I would always carry benadryl and an epipen in my purse. It wouldn’t hurt to get tested for Celiac Disease if you find out its gluten you are reacting to.

To be on the safe side, consult your doctor and get tested for allergy.

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Does Anyone Know Of Any Good Recipes/ Or Sites That Have Wheat Gluten And Diary Free Recipes?

Maya — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:32:49 +0000

My son is 2 yrs 7mths and has malabsorption syndrome, his body has an intolerance to wheat and diary and an allergy to gluten. i make foods for him , but they are starting to get boring, i also have a 6 mth old so i can’t afford to be spending hrs a day in the kitchen a few hrs a week is okay though, i love to cook for him, but would like to make him some healthy and non boring foods! please help!

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Zyrtek As A Blocker To Wheat Allergy?

Maya — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:24:06 +0000

My 10 year old has skin issues and has been diagnosed with cold induced asthma. I’ve been doing some research on wheat allergies and I’m thinking it is possible he may have wheat allergy. I’m going to contact my allergist specialist, but in the mean time, does anyone know if zyrtek blocks an allergic reaction of hives throughout the day if taken in am??? If he doesn’t take his zyrtek, his body becomes inflamed with hives and itch him severly. He has been tested for indoor/outdoor allergies and it comes back as allergic to all which is a skin condition. So we don’t know if he allergic to anything like that, but it seems as though wheat may be a culprit. Any answers??

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Wheat Or Gluten Allergy ?

Maya — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:22:47 +0000

I had problems with constipation and alternating constipation and diarrhea.
I haven’t had any wheat products for a week and I haven’t had any gas of IBS problems since then. Could this mean I may be allergic to wheat or gluten?

OK – first of all, go straight back to eating gluten – eat plenty – at least 5 slices of bread a day or the equivalent.
Then go to see your doctor and ask to be tested for Coeliac Disease (or Celiac Sprue – it’s the same thing). The tests are fairly straightforward (a blood test in the first instance), but the results will come through as negative if you are not eating plenty of gluten as your gut will heal fairly quickly.
If you get a positive diagnosis you will need a gluten-free diet. This is a pain, but it is perfectly manageable, and needn’t be a burden – all fresh fruit, veg, meat etc are naturally gluten-free. There are also a lot more gluten-free products available commercially than there used to be – awareness is increasing all the time.
If you get a negative diagnosis then you can still see whether or not avoiding wheat and/or gluten helps, although it is still best to do this with medical supervision. (Being completely gluten-free isn’t easy to start with as gluten is a hidden ingredient in all sorts of things.)
Good luck.

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My Son Has Been Diagnosed Wheat Allergy :(?

Maya — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:35:30 +0000

My son 23 months old has been diagnosed wheat allergy. Wanna know:
1. Is it curable?
2. What is the corrective action?
We are of course getting in touch with specialist help but wanted to know from hardcore experience of any parent who have had similar problem with their babies.

There is no cure, you have to take wheat out of his diet completely. It is difficult and you have to always be checking labels but a lot of people do it successfully. Check for websites and support groups. I have known kids that act out with ADD and ADHD symptoms because of wheat or gluten allergies and when it was taken out of their diet they were fine.

Are you sure it is a wheat “allergy” and not a wheat or gluten “intolerance” If it is a wheat allergy, then he might outgrow it or possibly take allergy shots for it. If it is a gluten intolerance, then gluten containing products will always have to be avoided.

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If You Have Celiac Disease Or Wheat Allergy, What Foods Do You Eat?

Maya — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:33:57 +0000

I was diagnosed with coeliac disease 7 years ago, and the diet is very nutritious and easy to follow. Basically, you are not really depriving yourself of anything, because, there are so many healthier alternatives for coeliacs. You can eat all fruits and vegies, fresh meats, glutenfree cereals, youghurts, icecream, dairy products, ohh, the list goes on. The only thing that you must avoid, obviusls, is anything that is wheat based, and anything that contains gluten. See, it is the protein in the wheat, called gluten, which damages the lining of a coeliacs stomach. If you have just been diagnosed, then, you have to become an expert at readind labels. Anything and everything you buy, be sure to read labels, as youd be surprised that wheat is in so many things. I didnt know till 2 years after my diagnosis that soy sauce had wheat in it, but you can buy the wheatfree soy sauce. Also, cornflour is wheat based. Be sure to buy (maize) cornflour. There are also alot of foods, including chocolate and junk food that contain glucose syrup (from wheat), but these foods are very safe for coeliacs, because what alot of them dont know is that, yes, glucose syrup is derived from wheat, but once it is processed, there is no detectable gluten found in the syrup whatsoever. I could go on and on, but if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

I have been eating gluten free for over 5 years now. I started out eating vegetables, fruits, and non processed meats. The first thing I added was salad dressings and how to read the ingredients in them really got me started reading labels and how to find gluten. My favorite salad dressing is Annies Roasted Red Pepper Vinegarette.
The key for us is shopping and only bringing home gluten free things and then everything is ready to go and if you keep shopping for things that really taste good rather than just being passable, then your friends will even eat your foods without any problems. This weekend we are having two other couples spend the weekend and they will eat all my snack food without any problem.
About the only thing that we haven’t been able to replicate to an acceptable level is biscuits. And that is mainly because I made really good ones and haven’t spent much time trying to replicate them.
I eat a relatively low carb diet most of the time and find that George Stella’s two cookbooks are almost naturally gluten free.
Whole Foods carries a pretty good selection of gluten free things. As a matter of fact, our local whole foods store is having a gluten free tour of the store this Thursday(1/17).
I also regularly eat out and more and more restaurants will take care of gluten free diets. Carrabbas has a gluten free menu as well as many chains.
Wine is acceptable and Anheuser Busch has had a gluten free beer out for a year now called Redbridge.
If you have anymore questions feel free to contact me.
The important thing is to look at all the things you can have and not concentrate on what is off limits.

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How Many Of You Have Celiac’s Disease Or A Wheat Allergy? What’s The Hardest Part For You?

Maya — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:32:24 +0000

I was diagnosed 6 months ago with Celiac’s disease. There have been alot of different struggles, but the hardest part for me is the fear of eating anywhere but home. I’d like to know what your experiences have been and how you’ve gotten through them.
Thanks!

I know how you feel. I was diagnosed in 2003. Eating out is challenging at times, but doable, even in an Italian restaurant (and there is some REALLY GOOD Italian food that is naturally gluten-free).
First, knowledge is your friend. Learn the safe and forbidden ingredients at the websites listed below. That way you’ll know what you shouldn’t even consider ordering.
Second, never be worried about saying to someone “I don’t mean to be difficult, but have a severe reaction to certain types of food …” as a preface for asking your friend to explain what’s in her “secret” recipe or for a waiter to check with the kitchen on whether you can eat something. Also, feel free to use that as an excuse to make substitutions, even if a waiter tells you substitutions aren’t allowed. Restaurants want your business and their managers know that you wil not visit them if you cannot eat their food.
Third, if you’re going to a social event where food will be served (weddings, business parties, etc.), there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating before you go and then just nibbling on safe foods while you’re at the event.
Finally, explore types of foods you’ve never tried before. Many cultures use no gluten-containing foods in many dishes. There are recipe and food blogs all over the web that can help you.

My mom and brother are both celiacs. My mom is also allergic to a few other things because she went on eating wheat for so long, not knowing what she had.
My mom makes me watch out for my brother when we go anywhere without her, I’ve learned to ask questions for him. Even at other peoples’ houses, I make sure that there is no wheat in his food or he’ll be sick for weeks.
At restaurants, ask questions about the food. Sometimes they may be able to make the food different for you, just quickly explain your situation and stress how important it is that no wheat/gluten touches your food.
Once when we went out to eat, my mom ordered something that would normally have bread crumbs on it. She told them no bread on hers, that she couldn’t have it. When they brought her food out, it had bread crumbs all over it. She had to explain again and make them get her a new one. Just the other day we went to a sushi place. I have been there before, my mom had not. She was asking me questions every few minutes, trying to make sure she wouldn’t get ‘glutinated’ as she calls it. In the end she and my brother were fine, no signs of glutination yet.

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Wheat Allergy – Does Anyone Know Any Good Gluten Free Bread Recipes Or Bread Available At A Store?

Maya — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:53:55 +0000

My son had allergy testing. Wheat and soy were two of the things he is allergic to. Does anyone know of a decent bread made without these ingredients? Milk, eggs, peanuts, all the usual culprits are OK. The breads I’ve tried look and taste like hockey pucks, but we make good muffins, cookies, corn bread and other alternatives. Any links or recipes would be so helpful!

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