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Newly Dx In Howell, Mi


Jenn928

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Jenn928 Rookie

I was just dx through biopsy in Dec'07, it isn't util this month Feb-08 that I have gotten a small handle on what all this means and going gluten fee.

Would love to hear from other Michiganders.


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Lisa Mentor

I'm not from Michigan, but just wanted to give you a welcome. You have found an invaluable place for Celiac information and a lot of great people willing to share their stories.

nikky Contributor

welcome to the site :) im sure you'll find lots of help and support here.

also you can go to www.celiacteens.com a dedicated site for teens with celiac disease

Julianne Marie Newbie

hey i am from muskegon michigan...i am not diagnosed and i dont know if i even have celiac nemore but i jus wanted to let you know im from michigan too! feel free to email me anytime

Jenn928 Rookie

Thank you all for the kind words and welcome. You are right in that this is a great site for information and discussion.

Jenn

whitball Explorer

Welcome to the site! I am from Midland. This is a great place to learn about the disease, ask questions, learn about food, etc.

GlutenGetsMePoopin Newbie

I'm also from Midland. I know it can be frightening as hell when you're first diagnosed. Just give it some time. Once you get a handle on things, it's really not so bad. While this site does have a ton of great info, never be afraid to ask questions. It's much better to be safe than sorry!


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mommida Enthusiast

I'm not a teen, but I'm from Oxford, MI.

Kroger and Meijer's have some gluten free products in their specialty/health food sections.

There will probably be a gluten free food fair this spring in Farmington.

Laura

Lollipop Newbie

I'm not from Michigan, but I am from Wisconsin. As time goes on you get better and better at being gluten free. glutenous foods don't even sound good to me anymore.

becca

StrongerToday Enthusiast

Be sure to check out local support groups - there's one in Lansing, Ann Arbor and the tri-county area too!

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