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I am dealing with the same thing. It's as if my family thinks it's a choice I made to get attention. When I am visiting my parents, it's hard when the only milk they have contains lactose and the only bread or cereal has gluten. I have found that Kay DH is right in saying the best family are the ones you aren't related to. Try not to let it get you down....

I know how you feel about the weather! I live in New England so it changes almost hourly. Before I was diagnosed with celiacs, I was told numerous times I had Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Depression. I'm a pretty upbeat person so it didn't make much sense to my family. But after my diagnosis, I still find that my stomach messes up with extreme changes in...

Hi everyone, Thank you all for being so supportive. After reading your responses, I've realized that one of my major issue with this disease is my embarrassment by it. I am afraid to talk about my digestive system with my distant family members (and I'm also a little shy). I am going to try the recipes and products you've all mentioned, and I'm always...

Hi everyone, I'm fairly new here and this is my first post. I just wanted to start off by saying how supportive you all are to newcomers, and I really appreciate your hospitality. Since you've all been so open with your experiences, I want to share my thoughts on holiday meals. 'm 22 years old and I was diagnosed with Celiacs and lactose intolerance...