I've just been reading NHS Direct about flu jabs. I managed to get a free one last year as Celia was undergoing cancer treatment and the GP felt that she...
When I was a undiagnosed coeliac child, I was suffering badly and one of the things the doctor said was that I was allergic to the lead paint then common in...
... It is a fairly common allergen even with the new low vapour (or somethng) paints. My mother in law would actually become very ill if she stayed anywhere...
Thanks! Interestingly, I used to get lots of croup until I was about five. I can still smell the Friar's Balsam. James Daisy Analysis: www.daisy.co.uk James...
... Some GPs automatically give flu jabs to their coeliac patients and some don't. I have always got my flu jab but had terrible problems last year when they...
Interesting. I wonder...... if the cooling coils of a condensing air conditioning unit would help? They would tend to get volatile compounds (which is surely...
Hi, I am a new member. My 2yr old son was diagnosesd as gluten intolerant/coeliac recently (without a biopsy) and I am really struggling to keep him clear. Can...
Hi Hazel, Well poor you and you son, you have done the right thing by joining a support group, so well done and welcome to the world of wheatfree/glutenfree...
Here in Sweden we do not get it for free which should be correct because if you are flollowing the diet your immunesystem shouldn't be worse than any one...
I am so sorry to hear about your sons allerfies :( I do not have any advice since I am first of all, in Sweden and I am not allergic to soya. Seems that many...
My GP insisted I had one both last year and the year before. His reason was that Coeliac disease is an autoimune disease and there we need all the help we can...
I feel I am currently suffering with info overload and confusion. My 2 yr old cannot have gluten, wheat, soya or milk. When I order items on perscription, they...
I was originally very pleased to learn about the new labeling laws coming into force next month. However, this quote from the Coeliac UK website (lists of...
Hi Pat, it says on the FSA site about wheat starch derivatives that an exemption has been granted so that the food manufacturers can switch sources of...
Hi Hazel, If you are a supersensitive coeliac then the UK food directory only flags foods that are at the top end of codex so other foods like marmite are...
Hi Hazel. I sympathise totally with the nappies and soreness. Real skin bleeding that cream wouldn't touch. We had that for six weeks until we experimented...
Our middle son had terrible problems as a baby. He has a slightly pushed in nose and couldn't suck to well, so our very old doctor advised getting him on...
I know what you mean by real skin bleeding that creams wouldn't touch. We spend our time coating Louis in metanium as it seems to be the only thing to help. ...
Hi Hazel I've got 2 girls with coeliac disease, aged 9 and 7 (and possibly a third aged 2 who is going to be tested soon - just waiting for the appt with the ...
<Louis also has low IGA levels that mean that he is prone to have colds a <lot, but since we have been removing the wheat/gluten he has done really <well so...
Louis had blood tests but they failed due to low IgA levels. The paediatrician has requested a biopsy at Great Ormond Street hospital but we are waiting for...
What kind of vaccinations have you taken for SA? I hope to go there and write my final C-paper......*crossing my fingers* Personally I am very much against any...
It depends where you’re going, but most of South Africa is pretty disease free from a tourists’ point of view. If you go to the Kruger National Park, you...
... we ... the ... Dear Hazel It isn't unusual for the antibodies for coeliac disease to be negative in someone with IgA deficiency so it is common to need a...
Dear Hazel Here are some web addresses for sites you might find useful:- www.coeliac.co.uk www.pcsg.org.uk www.bsg.org.uk The bottom two are the Primary Care...
If I remember correctly typhoid and hepatitis. I collect cert in a couple of weeks and I'll try and remember to post then. Apart from an ache in my arm and a...
Dear Hazel Are you getting any gluten free items on prescription from your GP? Coeliacs are entitled to get various makes of pasta, bread, bread mix, flour,...
Is this worth it for an adult? I manage well, as here in Newmarket, we have a good Waitrose and four Tescos within twenty kilometres. I only want one item,...
Hi Hazel, I know exactly how you feel. It's all very daunting. If you're around tomorrow we'll have a chat? If not I'll give you a ring and we'll meet up if ...
I buy an annual ticket which costs £90.00 (I think) which covers everything on prescription. Our health authority have changed the way tablets can be...
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