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Posted 6/13/2013 5:27 AM (GMT 0)
I'm gluten-free, but still eating dairy. I read that dairy can be a "cross-reactor" where your body mistakes dairy for gluten. Will I get the full effect of being gluten-free without also eliminating dairy?
Posted 6/13/2013 6:32 AM (GMT 0)
I have celiac and been gluten free for a year, but I never been 100% lactose free and it seems when my stomach is strong I can handle it, but when I'm having a uc flare I stay away from it
Posted 6/13/2013 11:45 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I am gluten free and dairy free.

Except for those occassional "cheats".

Madpotter, you are correct on the cross-reactivity.

Posted 6/13/2013 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
In 2012 I went gluten free for 3 months.  I am also lactose intolerant so I was used to no dairy.    going gluten free did not do anything at all to help my UC. 
Posted 6/13/2013 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I am gluten free and dairy free.
Except for those occassional "cheats".

ditto for me what InSoFla said except I only cheat with ice cream not gluten. They cause different reactions in my gut. Gluten=bleeding and ice cream=gas and D.
I get my bread fix with Udi's gluten-free which is now being carried by my local grocery store, there must be a demand for it.
Posted 6/13/2013 12:34 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I am both dairy and gluten free. I first knew I had issues with dairy then gluten.
Posted 6/13/2013 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
i'm not gluten or dairy free. i honestly think when i tried gluten free some of the gluten free products made me sicker! although i have cut down on my dairy - almond milk instead of cows milk, greek yogurt, and i try to do goat cheese instead of regular cheese when i can.
Posted 6/13/2013 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
about 90% of my meals are vegan. I have very limited dairy (only organic goats yogurt), gluten free and occasional fish.

I have noticed a major difference especially in terms of pain. Before changing my diet, I would sometimes reach 10/10 in term of pain - it was truly terrible, now flares are less severe and I hardly get any pain.
Posted 6/13/2013 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
Gluten free & Dairy lover. Can't do both. I have given up enough with gluten, if the time ever comes when I feel I need to cut dairy as well, I will. :)
Posted 6/13/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)

imagardener2 said...
Yes, I am gluten free and dairy free.
Except for those occassional "cheats".

ditto for me what InSoFla said except I only cheat with ice cream not gluten. They cause different reactions in my gut. Gluten=bleeding and ice cream=gas and D.
I get my bread fix with Udi's gluten-free which is now being carried by my local grocery store, there must be a demand for it.

Ditto!
Posted 6/13/2013 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
I just ate my first dairy products in 3 years. I used to react violently to them. Then I started reacting to gluten.. Still havent trialed gluten but so stoked to have a2 dairy back!
Posted 6/13/2013 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
if you're on the fence mad, hop off and give those poor cows a break - how would you like to have your mom melons yanked on 7 days a week FOREVER !
Posted 6/13/2013 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
I was gluten free and dairy free for years but decided to add dairy back in earlier this year. I only do organic goat's products and ferment the lactose out of them. I have cheese and kefir every day. I reacted badly to conventional cow's milk products so I avoid those.
Posted 6/13/2013 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
hey jonana - are you using raw or pasturized goat milk ?
Posted 6/13/2013 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
I'm gluten free and dairy free but occasionally 'cheat'. I don't necessarily react badly to either it's more a general UC health thing.
Posted 6/13/2013 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
Like Jimbo, I am gluten free and dairy free. When I am in a flare, like now, I am strict. This is the first flare I am doing this for, and I'm really not sure if it is helping. When I am not in a flare, I do remain GF for the most part, but I don't worry about micro gluten, like the gluten in soy sauce, and I do have a beer from time to time - so really I do the gf for general health. The dairy free I am not so strict about when I am not in a flare, but I don't don't eat a lot of dairy.
Earlier this week, I experimented and had some greek yogurt for breakfast, no issue. So, I don't know if in terms of my flare if gf/df makes any difference.
Posted 6/13/2013 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
soystud, I was using raw goat's milk but now i'm using ultra pasteurized that I get from the store. the farm where I was getting it had to recall the cow's milk for campylobacter. I just don't wanna risk getting another infection even though the goat's milk they have is fine at the moment. the UP milk makes WAY better kefir. the raw milk kefir is very cheesy and yeasty tasting- just hard to drink to be honest.

what I do wanna get my hand's on is goat's cream. i'm not sure where to find it or if I can make it. I think it would make brilliant yogurt.
Posted 6/13/2013 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
what i think you need to get your hands on is a GOAT :-)

they sure are cute and fun ! and they produce goat MILK, right there in front of you - and i bet they can even cream it for you !
Posted 6/14/2013 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Mostly gluten and dairy free. Can occasionally cheat without bad results.
I don't like gluten free products.

Stick with almond milk, fruits, veggies, rice, salads and chicken for the most part. Sometimes red meat, but not much.
Stay away from processed foods.
Posted 6/14/2013 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
I'm in my moment right now, which I'll probably regret.

But I am dairy free, along with gluten free. Gluten free has caused some problems. Constipation issues. I just need more fiber - which is difficult when psyllium bothers me too much.

I couldn't have a lot of leafy greens when I wasn't GF, would it still cause issues if I eat it now? I'm curious about that.
Posted 6/14/2013 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
Sibby, I bet it helps, cook them well and CHEW well.
Posted 6/14/2013 4:09 AM (GMT 0)
sibby - stop being curious and eat some darn greens - they are so good for you - and do what pk said to start - and then maybe add in a few raw -
Posted 6/14/2013 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
I am both gluten and dairy free. To see real improvement, though, I had to go completely grain free. I don't miss the grains so much, but I really do miss the dairy. (I used to consume at least 16 oz. a day of homemade kefir!) I plan to try to reintroduce fermented dairy after I have been in remission for a while, but my doctor cautions that I should not reintroduce dairy (even fermented) until I have at least 6 months of true gut healing under my belt. So frustrating...

I hope you find what works for you!!! The trial and error thing is sooooo frustrating!
Posted 6/14/2013 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
For the people that are dairy free. How do you manage to get your calcium?
Posted 6/14/2013 4:23 PM (GMT 0)

soystud said...
if you're on the fence mad, hop off and give those poor cows a break - how would you like to have your mom melons yanked on 7 days a week FOREVER !

Love this. Not to mention being artificially impregnated over and over again and having your babies stolen from you just days after they're born...

I'm dairy-free (vegan), but I eat gluten.

Rick -- Getting enough calcium isn't an issue if you're eating a balanced plant-strong vegan diet. Animal protein actually leaches calcium out of the bones, so it's actually contrary to popular belief that it's best to get calcium from dairy. Google Dr. Colin Campbell or The China Study for more info. if interested.
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