My little girl (aged four) is just awaiting a formal diagnosis and am interetsted to see how anyone has made adjustments to gluten free life.
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We went gluten free for our eldest, and our youngest (also 4) exhibited coeliac symptoms so he's off it too.
"Genius" bread which you can get from tesco is a pretty good substitute. Biggest problem is cakes & such at parties. There are plenty of recipes though, usually coconut or almond / rice flour. Gluten is great for consistency of texture in baking, gluten free is often a bit crumbly I guess. Otherwise it's fine.
The UK is reasonably well catered for gluten free. Eating out can be difficult. You miss things, like gravy is made with flour.
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We're not expecting it to be easy, but in the grand scheme of things it could be a lot worse.Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostThe material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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Suspect it will be harder for you than for her. You can get a good range of gluten free pastas and things - it's becoming more common.Originally posted by speling bee View PostComment
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Wife was just diagnosed a few weeks ago so we are in the middle of trying to adjust, its not that bad though. As others have said there is a lot more gluten free stuff out there, and most supermarkets have a few shelves. Though most of the stuff they stock is cakes, sweets and crisps, not v-usefull for a day-to-day diet food.
What we do find hard is ingredients lists on products, if they don't specifically say gluten free, its hard to work out if any of the ingrediants are wheat based.
Finding most resturants are OK, and have a gluten free menu, some are better than others.
What is supprising is the dramatic change, within 2-3 days of Wife being on diet all the symptoms she had, went!Politicians are wonderfull people, as long as they stay away from things they don't understand, like working for a living!Comment
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I had a useful mindmap that a friend who had it gave to me. It told me what she could and couldn't eat.
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My friends wife has it, I'm sure you can get foods on prescription (unless the tories have put a stop to it?) as simple things like bread are bloody expensive.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Some PCTs have indeed put a stop to prescriptions. I'm angry already.Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
Thanks all. The bit that I think will be most difficult will be having to plan in detail stopping for lunch etc. when going out for the day.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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