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How Long Have U Had Celiac?

Kara B.

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Kara B. Newbie
Kara B.
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Hey

ive had celiac for about a year. i no peeple who have had it a long time i just dont no many teens w/ celiac. how long have u guys had celiac?

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Kassie Apprentice
Kassie
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1 year 1 month and 1 week. wow i didn't realize i actually now it from the exact day wierd :blink: lol

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ErraticBinxie Explorer
ErraticBinxie
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I have been gluten free for about 10 years now.

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.paulaa Newbie
.paulaa
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i found out i had celiac 5 days ago.

believe it or not.

lol

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Ashley Enthusiast
Ashley
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I've had Celiac for 2 years on the 15th of April.

-Ash

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Paris96 Newbie
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I JUST FOUND OUT 2-3 WEEKS AGO THE HARD WAY IF U KNOW WHAT I MEAN! I JUST SAW THE NUTRIONULIST YESTERDAY SO BASSICLY 2 DAYS! I HATE IT!!!!! I WAS REALLY SAD AT FIRST :( I DONT KNOW ANYONE WITH CELIAC DISEASE AND I CANT TALK TO MY FRIENDS CUZ THEY DONT UNDERSTAND HOW HARD IT IS!!!!!

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Speedy Newbie
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Ive had it about 18 years, pretty much since i could start eating solid foods...thats when i was diagnosed, so about since i was about a year old

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DestinyLeah Apprentice
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I got my official diagnosis this morning.

My doctor said that with the damage I have and my medical records, I have had it my whole life, and it nearly killed me.

I was really surprised to find so much support on the web, though. It is making it easier to be gluten free, which I have had to be since I was released from the hospital a couple of months ago.

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Guest Damo
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You'd have to ask my intestines.

I was unofficially diagnosed a month and a half ago but only officially from biopsy results a week ago. Judging by the fact that I haven't put on any significant weight for 5 years, and have had on-and-off low iron for about 3 years, I'd say it'd be at least that long sinse I've had it. Those are my only symptoms which is good in a way but it also means my diagnosis has been postponed.

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lex4850 Newbie
lex4850
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a little longer than two years...

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blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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Coming up on 3 years

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Ed-G Newbie
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I had celiac almost all my life -- nearly 50 years. That's why I refer to myself as a banana baby. Way back then you eliminated everything and were started on bananas, and gradually added things.

Ed in MD

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Crystalkd Contributor
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About three weeks ago although I've been on the diet for 5 weeks. I've prob. had symtoms all my life but was told it was the Cerebral Palsy. I started having unexplained problems in 95 and my first bout of low iron in 2000. I'd say I've been sytomatic for 13 years it just got to a breaking point 6 months ago.

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kml55 Rookie
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I have had celiac officially for about 3 years..always had stomach aches though since ealry childhood, so probably longer.

at first it was really hard, but each day it gets easier.

I am a nutrition major in college, so i hope that one day i can help people the way i was helped.

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Lollipop Newbie
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I am on my 6th week on my trial diet and it seems to be helping. I'm going on my first long trip soon. I'm not sure how much or what I need to bring. Any advice?

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the-elmel Newbie
the-elmel
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I was diagnosed in August of 2001. ;)

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Alexandra Rosenberg Rookie
Alexandra Rosenberg
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about 6 months since I was diagnosed.

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flagbabyds Collaborator
flagbabyds
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15 years and 3 monts and 20 days (approximately :D)

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taylor- Rookie
taylor-
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approx. 17 years. I've had it since I was 1 1/2

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flagbabyds Collaborator
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approx. 17 years. I've had it since I was 1 1/2

hey you're like me! i'm just a year behind you lol. i was diagnosed at 20 months so about 1 1/2 as well :D

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pedro Explorer
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Hi.

I been having symptoms all my life, since I was a kid, and I found out about Celiac at the age of 39.

The worse and more severe symptoms have been with me for the past 20 years.

Best regards to everyone.

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little d Enthusiast
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I'm not "offically diagnosed" but I found out about Celiac last year from my sister who has the same symptoms but affecting her differantly than me.

donna

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Guest Joshua
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I have only known for one month. Some of my symptoms are definately those of celiac. I tested positive for the genetic test so no gluten for life they say. :unsure:

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celiacvictim123 Newbie
celiacvictim123
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hi i am only 12 but i want to know more about celiac and i have it :):huh:

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celiacvictim123 how long have u had it.

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