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hi I’m Stephanie from Saginaw Michigan. I was recently diagnosed with Celic disease this month march 2025 on the date of the 17th I was scared my body was trembling from crying after I tmi threw up blood with undigested food. I thought that night that I was dying I texted my family and my close friends and my boyfriend scared. They told me to go in when they found me in the bathroom shaking leaning up against the bathroom wall with my hand over my mouth I’m 37. A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with diabetic gastropresis another problem that I didn’t want to ever have. The same night I was diagnosed with Celic disease  guess they had diagnosed me with gastritis which is another symptom of gastropresis. I am scared but as long as I have God my fam and my boyfriend by my side it helps me calm down. In other ways I know I’ll be ok. Everything has to be gluten free and I’m gonna try nervous and scared don’t know what to expect from this journey. 

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Welcome to the  forum, @Babygirl877! You may find that your gastritis and your gastroparesis improve once you begin following a gluten free diet consistently. But to arrive at consistency in eating gluten free can involve a real learning curve. This might help: 

 

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Thank you so much 

Scott Adams Grand Master
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Hi Stephanie, I’m so sorry you’ve been going through such a frightening and overwhelming time. A celiac diagnosis on top of gastroparesis and gastritis is a lot to process, and your feelings are completely valid. It’s wonderful that you have such a strong support system—leaning on them (and your faith) will make this journey easier. The gluten-free transition can feel daunting at first, but it does get better with time, and many people find relief once their body heals. You’re not alone in this! Sending you so much strength as you navigate these changes.

Babygirl877 Newbie
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Thank you I know I will be ok and it’s a journey but I think gluten free lifestyle will help me with a little weight loss as well cause I struggle with this everyday. We don’t know what’s gonna be thrown at us.

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If you replace the gluten products you normally ate with gluten-free versions, and I mean the breads, be careful, as many gluten-free products can be high in calories and low in nutrients (high carb).

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Kathleen Mostek Newbie
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I just moved from Bay City. With gastritis, I found that conventional meds (Pepcid, pro tonic, sucrafate) made it worse. Peppermint tums (gluten free) saved me. There are additives in all meds. “Off the Wheaten path”, in Midland, is a drive for you….great sweets. Baynes in Freeland carries some “Third Coast” items, delicious! I also order from them, they are in Traverse City. 

You  have to keep a food diary! Even if you have been eating the same brands, keep checking labels.

Cosmetics, toothpaste both caught me! Even lip-balms. Pinterest has a lot of gluten-free tips and menus. There are apps that help you find eating establishments in your area.

lastly, hang in there….soon it won’t feel like a burden!

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