Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 **This ended up being a long message, but I hope to hear what you all think** I have seen a lot of comments saying things like "it must be safe, I have had no reaction" and things along the same lines. I have always been told by our Pedi GI and the Nutritionist that Celiac is not like say Diabetes, where some diabetics can eat a little sugar and be okay. I have been told that even a little gluten can go a long way to hurting your small intestine, even if you have not had symptoms. I am wondering how you all feel about this statement? Have you been told the same thing?? We have to be very careful with our daughter because she does not show immediate signs when she gets glutened. Sometimes she doesn't show signs at all. Case in point: We had an incident at school where a substitute teacher in the lunch room wouldn't let her go back and get her lunch and told her to go through the lunch line and eat. My daughter told her that she wasn't allowed and the teacher said it was okay. My daughter translated that in her brain to mean that it was okay for HER to eat. So she did, and ended up eating large amounts of gluten (fish sticks, French fries in same oil, 2 rolls, and ice cream). (For the record, we had along talk at home about just because mommy makes GF fish sticks and other things at home doesn't mean that all are GF) She never showed any signs that it had happened. We only found out because my daughter mentioned it a few days later and asked if she could buy her lunch again. Anyway, the point is, she had no reaction whatsoever, but I am quite certain that it did some negative things to her small intestine. In any case, it would seem to me that Celiacs should stay away if there is any possible chance for being glutened, whether they react or not. I am not trying to say that what I am stating is correct. I am just a little ... okay maybe a lot ... confused. I'm just learning through all this and would appreciate any input and enlightenment on this topic. Thanks everyone... Meredith, mom to twins Madisyn and Mackenzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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