Does Anyone Understand?

[Rae]

Hello everyone. I am new to the board and only been diag. with celiac disease for 3 weeks.

Since then, trying my hardest to do a gluten-free diet, I have been extremely tired , weak, have nausea, and feel confused. Problem is I am a full-time student and work and it is getting harder by the minute. I decided to withdrawal from a course and I explained my problem to the college; however, I get the feeling that they just do not understand. They said to stick it out bc if I decide to w/drawal then they will have to take away from finacial aid and scholarship. I cannot afford that, but I cannot afford to keep up either. They just dont get the severity of the situation- having celiac disease. Did anyone else have a similar problem? I am going to keep on fighting to keep my financial aid, but I am so fustrated that they wont accomadate me for just one semester. Thanks for listening, feels good to vent.

[MySuicidalTurtle]

I was diagnosed with Celiacs right before I graduated High School. I haven't really had any trouble in college (knock on wood). I used to tell my professors about my Celiacs and that sometimes I may have to leave early from a class if I get sick and such. They usually said we'd deal with it if any problems came up. Now, I just don't tell my professors unless a problem comes up. Maybe you should stick with it and deal with your professors rather that the institution. The whole situation seems to bad and I hope you figure something out.

[GC1]

  Rae said:

Hello everyone. I am new to the board and only been diag. with celiac disease for 3 weeks.

Since then, trying my hardest to do a gluten-free diet, I have been extremely tired , weak, have nausea, and feel confused. Problem is I am a full-time student and work and it is getting harder by the minute. I decided to withdrawal from a course and I explained my problem to the college; however, I get the feeling that they just do not understand. They said to stick it out bc if I decide to w/drawal then they will have to take away from finacial aid and scholarship. I cannot afford that, but I cannot afford to keep up either. They just dont get the severity of the situation- having celiac disease. Did anyone else have a similar problem? I am going to keep on fighting to keep my financial aid, but I am so fustrated that they wont accomadate me for just one semester. Thanks for listening, feels good to vent.

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Hang in there!! You're very likely to start feeling better any time now... actually, the first 4-6 weeks can be the worst. Your body is going through a major change, and that includes expelling toxins to rebuilding the damage from nutritional deprivation. And don't make the mistake too many with celiac disease do; don't diet/starve your recovery process. Your body will begin to heal once gluten is eliminated, and that requires quality/nutrient rich foods. Choose ones best suited for your genetics, but supply the whole, fresh, green, raw, etc, foods you've only absorbed partially in the past.

Hang in there, and good luck!

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