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My Long Journey to Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Like many people, I spent a lot of years, a lot of dollars, and endured many tests and misdiagnoses, before doctors finally discovered that I had celiac disease (also known as coeliac disease or celiac sprue), and needed to eliminate gluten and all gluten-containing ingredients from my diet. Gluten is a protein found in the three main gluten-containing grains: wheat, rye, and barley; and is often hidden in processed foods, and things like soy sauce and beer.
Celiac disease is NOT an Allergy
It's important to know that celiac disease is an autoimmune disease, not a wheat allergy. It's also different from non-celiac gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance, or sensitivity to gluten.
Gluten-Free Diet
To treat my celiac disease I had to go on a gluten-free diet for life. That meant learning to read food labels to avoid gluten ingredients, and eating a diet of mostly naturally gluten-free foods like meats, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and packaged foods only if they are certified gluten-free or labeled gluten-free, for example gluten-free breads made using gluten-free grains.
My Celiac Disease Symptoms, Diagnosis and Recovery
My symptoms included weight loss, long-term diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain (especially in my middle-right section while sleeping. Once I began and maintained a gluten-free diet, those symptoms slowly disappeared....[READ MORE about my long and winding road to a celiac disease diagnosis and recovery.]
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- Shireen32 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms0
Still testing positive after being gluten free for one year ?!!
Hi , since being gluten free I am still having bad stomach problems . Such as constant gas in my stomach 24/7 ,burning, constant bubbling noises coming from my stomach and gurgling sounds that never stop .Pain under the left side of my rib cage when ever I eat and just always there’s pain there . My symptoms have not improved at all since being gluten f... -
- knitty kitty replied to Moodiefoodie's topic in Related Issues & Disorders6
Joint swelling when ill even on gluten-free diet
Vitamin D deficiency. Not enough Omega Threes. Another autoimmune disease like arthritis, maybe. -
- Eldene replied to Eldene's topic in Food Intolerance & Leaky Gut3
Oats gluten free?
Any Naturopaths on this site? -
- Katiec123 replied to Katiec123's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms4
Finding out I’m coeliac whilst pregnant
@RMJ it makes sense as it’s something I’ve experienced more than once. Currently 24 weeks and baby is doing well! Will be seeking more medical advice today -
- Manaan2 replied to Manaan2's topic in Related Issues & Disorders13
Vitamin Levels and constipation
Thank you! This is great information and perfect timing because we have our first appointment for a second opinion tomorrow.
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