My Story
Yes, I do have Celiac disease. I had symptoms since infancy, but they were explained away as character flaws. I was told my stomach aches were faked to avoid going to school and other responsibilities, or to spoil family fun, and that my Dermatitis Herpetiformis was caused by being dirty and not bathing properly. I wasn't diagnosed with Celiac until midlife. My various health problems for which I sought medical attention were treated as separate entities. No medical professional looked
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