Clam chowder (most chowders, actually) usually contain flour as a soup thickener so no, it's not gluten-free. It is possible to make a gluten-free dish but it'll be thinner. Depends if the resturant will do that or not.
I'm not a doctor, but stabbing pain in the back is pretty serious and she should go to the doctor asap
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California banned trans fats from restaurant products on January 1, 2011.
