hellokitty

Hi! I am a person who is sick and tired of feeling like crap ALL the time. For my 2009 New Year's resolution, I am going to begin a gluten-free diet. My father has been telling me I have Celiac (like himself) for years, but of course I was in denial. I absolutely like pizza, pasta, sandwiches.... all of which I will have to say goodbye to.

I am excited to see if the diet works for me. I have been experiencing many mild to moderate, and VERY annoying health issues for years and I am curious if they are a result of, or aggravated by Celiac. If you have any information, or would like to discuss any of the following, please message me! I am very open, and won't judge Just check out how some of the lovely problems I have, and believe may be related to my Celiac...

- keratosis pilaris (aka chicken skin)--little red or white bumps on my upper arms and legs

- excessive sweating (hyperhodrosis?)--just under my arms

- contstant nausea

- stomach cramping (to the point where sometimes I can't move)

- severe and dibilitating migranes

- depression, social anxiety

- extreme fatigue and muscle weakness

- contant feeling of general malaise

- joints that crack and sore (particularly the knees)

- loss of sexual drive

I feel really encouraged by the number of people out there who share this disease. I really hoping to turn my life around and will update periodically as to my status. Thanks for checking me out!