Coeliac (celiac) disease
 

Anybody on here suffer (or have family who suffer) with Gluten Intolerance? What kind of foods other than bread and cereals should be avoided? What symptoms do you see (especially in babies and toddlers)? Thanks

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My sister suffers. It generally gives her a upset stomach and headaches. I will get the name of the book she has. Its dead usefull, and gives really good advice.

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That would be cool, thanks.

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Yes - its basically a severe wheat and gluton intolerance .... Stomach cramps, headaches, upset stomach will all occur if wheat and gluton is taken..

Normally you'll be intolerant to other foods too!!

Although its called a disease - its nothing to get too concerned over as far as I am aware ...

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Yes its just a diet change, no biggy once your use to it. You can still eat wotsits tho :D

The big issue really is for me as i have to do wheat free birthday cake! Nightmare

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I've got an amazing wheat and gluton free cook book ....all you usual foods - only you will have to buy some pricey ingredients froma health food shop ....I'll post details later ...by far the best book I've ever come across!

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If it`s been diagnosed by a GP or hospital consultant you can get a lot of products on prescription. Bread, biscuits pasta etc.

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A friend of mine says the bread you can buy is an aquired taste, but if you have a breadmaker you can get a really good loaf using gluten free ingredients

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My mum's dad (my Grampy) suffers from it, but, there is more then one type of Coeliac.

My grampy is intolerent of gluten, wheat and rye.

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Hi man, the wife suffers from Coeliac, only found this out a few years ago. With small children they don't recommend removing foods from their diet untill it has been diagnosed, can cause more problems as they grow.
After Alison found out she joined coeliac uk, http://www.coeliac.org.uk they supply a load of info books etc, best book she got through that website was called The food & drink directory.
Most of the Onken yogurts are gluten free, not all though. Rice Krispies are good too :D
One thing i do know, most of the supermarkets have a rubbish selection of gluten free stuff.