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How Long Have U Had Celiac?


Kara B.

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Kara B. Newbie

Hey

ive had celiac for about a year. i no peeple who have had it a long time i just dont no many teens w/ celiac. how long have u guys had celiac?


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Kassie Apprentice

1 year 1 month and 1 week. wow i didn't realize i actually now it from the exact day wierd :blink: lol

ErraticBinxie Explorer

I have been gluten free for about 10 years now.

  • 1 month later...
.paulaa Newbie

i found out i had celiac 5 days ago.

believe it or not.

lol

Ashley Enthusiast

I've had Celiac for 2 years on the 15th of April.

-Ash

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Paris96 Newbie

I JUST FOUND OUT 2-3 WEEKS AGO THE HARD WAY IF U KNOW WHAT I MEAN! I JUST SAW THE NUTRIONULIST YESTERDAY SO BASSICLY 2 DAYS! I HATE IT!!!!! I WAS REALLY SAD AT FIRST :( I DONT KNOW ANYONE WITH CELIAC DISEASE AND I CANT TALK TO MY FRIENDS CUZ THEY DONT UNDERSTAND HOW HARD IT IS!!!!!

Speedy Newbie

Ive had it about 18 years, pretty much since i could start eating solid foods...thats when i was diagnosed, so about since i was about a year old


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  • 3 weeks later...
DestinyLeah Apprentice

I got my official diagnosis this morning.

My doctor said that with the damage I have and my medical records, I have had it my whole life, and it nearly killed me.

I was really surprised to find so much support on the web, though. It is making it easier to be gluten free, which I have had to be since I was released from the hospital a couple of months ago.

Guest Damo

You'd have to ask my intestines.

I was unofficially diagnosed a month and a half ago but only officially from biopsy results a week ago. Judging by the fact that I haven't put on any significant weight for 5 years, and have had on-and-off low iron for about 3 years, I'd say it'd be at least that long sinse I've had it. Those are my only symptoms which is good in a way but it also means my diagnosis has been postponed.

  • 2 months later...
lex4850 Newbie

a little longer than two years...

blueeyedmanda Community Regular

Coming up on 3 years

Ed-G Newbie

I had celiac almost all my life -- nearly 50 years. That's why I refer to myself as a banana baby. Way back then you eliminated everything and were started on bananas, and gradually added things.

Ed in MD

Crystalkd Contributor

About three weeks ago although I've been on the diet for 5 weeks. I've prob. had symtoms all my life but was told it was the Cerebral Palsy. I started having unexplained problems in 95 and my first bout of low iron in 2000. I'd say I've been sytomatic for 13 years it just got to a breaking point 6 months ago.

kml55 Rookie

I have had celiac officially for about 3 years..always had stomach aches though since ealry childhood, so probably longer.

at first it was really hard, but each day it gets easier.

I am a nutrition major in college, so i hope that one day i can help people the way i was helped.

Lollipop Newbie

I am on my 6th week on my trial diet and it seems to be helping. I'm going on my first long trip soon. I'm not sure how much or what I need to bring. Any advice?

the-elmel Newbie

I was diagnosed in August of 2001. ;)

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Alexandra  Rosenberg Rookie

about 6 months since I was diagnosed.

flagbabyds Collaborator

15 years and 3 monts and 20 days (approximately :D)

taylor- Rookie

approx. 17 years. I've had it since I was 1 1/2

flagbabyds Collaborator
approx. 17 years. I've had it since I was 1 1/2

hey you're like me! i'm just a year behind you lol. i was diagnosed at 20 months so about 1 1/2 as well :D

pedro Explorer

Hi.

I been having symptoms all my life, since I was a kid, and I found out about Celiac at the age of 39.

The worse and more severe symptoms have been with me for the past 20 years.

Best regards to everyone.

little d Enthusiast

I'm not "offically diagnosed" but I found out about Celiac last year from my sister who has the same symptoms but affecting her differantly than me.

donna

  • 2 months later...
Guest Joshua

I have only known for one month. Some of my symptoms are definately those of celiac. I tested positive for the genetic test so no gluten for life they say. :unsure:

celiacvictim123 Newbie

hi i am only 12 but i want to know more about celiac and i have it :):huh:

Guest Joshua

celiacvictim123 how long have u had it.

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