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Hi, I Am New Here & Just Diagnosed With Celiac Disease About 6 Days Ago


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mama2preston Newbie

Hi, 

My name is Jessica and I just got diagnosed with Celiac Disease 6 days ago! But have had stomach/digestive issues for over 10 years. I also found out I am allergic to: Milk, Egg, Peanuts, Soybeans and Corn. So this is definitely been a huge adjustment in my diet. I am glad I found this site as I want to learn all i can about Celiac & the gluten-free way of life. Hope to get to know all of you. 


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nvsmom Community Regular

Welcome to the board.  :)

 

It looks like your have even more food issues to deal with than most of us.  There are a fair number around here with corn, soy and dairy issues too - you're in good company.

 

Just a reminder to keep an eye open for celiac in your kids too.  They'll have a 1 in 10, to 1 in 25, chance of developing celiac disease too.  I they are not gluten-free, they should be tested every couple of years for it.

 

Best wishes

LauraTX Rising Star

Welcome, Jessica! :) We are here to help, feel free to post any questions.  If you want to go into your profile and add a signature that says you are diagnosed Celiac and the other things you can't eat, it will help people tailor answers to your needs when they are answering any questions you post.  So glad to hear you are starting the diet you need to end those years of GI suffering!

cyclinglady Grand Master

Welcome! Here is a link to an article that can be found under our "Coping" section:

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/91878-newbie-info-101/

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