As I read stories of the new celiacs and the problems of finding out the answers to their questions, I am finding myself wanting to help in anyway that I can. This is a disease that is more than just eliminating gluten from your diet. There is so much more that is still unknown about this disease. Even if you leave gluten out as I did, I still remained very sick. I found out about a clinic in Chapel Hill, N.C., and made an appointment. Here they treat the whole person, not by giving you another
Hi fellow celiacs, Yesterday I read several blogs that just broke my heart. I replied with the knowledge I have learned through the years as being a celiac. I believe knowledge is powerful, but more important knowledge about your health is powerful. When you visit a doctor , take a friend that loves you. Begin a journal and take that with you.Be strong even though you feel bad. I have found out the more you educate yourself, the more respect a doctor will give you. The most important person is y
Hello! This is my first entry as a Celiac. I am happy to find a family that understands what it is like to live with this disease. I have been a celiac for about 38 years but only found out that I was 6 years ago. My doctor said this at least. Now I do not feel crazy. I know what the problem is. But eating a gluten free diet did not solve all my problems. Just recently I found I have many food sensitivities and removed these from my diet along with the wheat, barley, oats and rye. I have been a
