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Hello all, after reading this forum, I was stunned with the "Oh this is me" epiphany so many times. I was a Celiac baby, and although a skinny kid, grew up with a normal diet. I am now in my fifties, and have chronic joint aches, constipation with alternate diarrhea, skin rash, but none of the extreme stomach pain that I've read about. I have also had a bowel resection, and diagnosed with diverticulitis. Can I relate any of this to my childhood Celiac problems. After reading this forum, I have been on a gluten free diet for about 3 days now, and hope for the best. Thanks in advance for all your input.


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Welcome.

They used to think that children outgrew this. They don't. :(

super surfer Newbie

Welcome.

They used to think that children outgrew this. They don't. :(

I have been a quasi vegaterian most of my life, and never really ate much bread, so eliminating grains ect. is not that difficult for me. It dosen't seem like much of a change. what other dietary changes could I make, or life style changes, I'm active / exercise, and want to feel better than I usually do. Thanks again

roxieb73 Contributor

Welcome..... I also had that moment here many times. I was a Failure to thrive infant and my mom was told I would not surive. I was a fighter then and I am still fighting. This place is wonderful there are so many wonderful people with great advice. I am sure We will both learn a lot! Good luck.

Roxie

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