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Two Years Later: The Diagnosis!


Valerie2622

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Valerie2622 Apprentice

I knew it wasn't just my autism. I knew it wasn't just depression. I knew it wasn't just anxiety. I know my body. it's been just under two years of searching and waiting and testing... and finally, I have a diagnosis. After all that effort, yes, I do have celiac disease.

 

*throws confetti*

It's not all in my head!


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BlessedMommy Rising Star

Congratulations on finally getting your diagnosis! Awesome job persevering and dealing with gluten challenging and multiple biopsies!

 

What level of Marsh damage did they find?

nvsmom Community Regular

:)  I'm glad you found an answer!  Welcome to the club.  ;)

 

I hope you are feeling better soon.

cyclinglady Grand Master

Way to go for being persistent! So glad you can now start the healing process!

squirmingitch Veteran

Good for you for hanging in there! Welcome to the club. 

LauraTX Rising Star

Good to hear you finally got an answer.

MGR Apprentice

What wonderful news!!!! This result brings hope to many of us... I for my part I am getting there... I have been diagnosed by one consultant as having celiac disease and having IBS and severe gluten intolerance by another... Maybe the next time I go and see my GI they will do the right test and hey presto!! I am still on my second year... One can never lose one's sense of humor- but well done for you!! Cheers


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Fenrir Community Regular

Great to hear!

 

Also, now that you know gluten is a problem you may actually see an improvement in your depression and anxiety as a lot of diagnosed celiacs will improve in both areas when they go gluten free. 

 

I know my anxiety has improved a ton since going gluten free.

w8in4dave Community Regular

Oh my! I am so glad you have the answer! congrats! That is huge! Huggz to you! And we will help with anything eles!! 

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