Celiac's disease

My auntie's four grown up kids all have it. There are lots of things now you can buy that are ok for you to eat. Check out the website in the above post ^^^^

Try going to someone who knows about your condition. Btw its a condition not disease. The oldest of my auntie's kids is going on 40 and has had kids, craved lots of things she couldn't eat during all four pregnancies and is leading a fantastic life. Surely they gave you information to read and a referral to someone who can help??

Ok here is something that worked for me when my youngest son needed a referral: I was told my my GP, who is also my old class mate (comes in handy), if you call them up and ask to put you on the cancellation list so if someone cancels you get bumped up the list into their place. Not sure if it would work for you but its worth a try. His was not the same as yours but it worked. Let me know how you get on. Feel free to add me!

I'm glad this post is here because I've been recently diagnosed, too. Also, it is, in fact, a disease. An autoimmune disease to be precise. I think the condition you are referring to is gluten intolerance.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease

My husband was diagnosed 18 years ago and my oldest daughter has Celiac. Ask me anything.

Feel free to add me! Celiac for years

I was diagnosed in March (doctor's were all surprised I'd been running half marathons and working out as much as I did - no wonder I was always exhausted!). The good news is all fruits and veggies are safe as well as most meats and dairy products. You have to read labels and look for hidden gluten (wheat, rye and barley). If you aren't sure, don't eat it.

This is a wonderful website: http://celiac.org/celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease/
As is this one (and free gift basket with diagnosis): http://www.cureceliacdisease.org/living-with-celiac/guide/symptoms
This one: http://www.glutenfreeresourcedirectory.com/
This one: https://www.gluten.org/
This one: http://www.csaceliacs.org/celiac_disease_defined.jsp

These are the resources my dietician and doctor gave me. I went to Mayo Clinic which is one of the leaders in this disease. Yes, it is an autoimmune disease, not an allergy or intolerance. It was recommended that for the first year I stay away from oatmeal, even gluten free, as there is some mixed thoughts on if it is ok or not.

I would be really careful with what people tell you and use the resources above. I've had people try and tell me that Corona was gluten free. From research, it may not bother someone with a gluten intolerance but it should not be ingested by someone with celiac.

Oh, and you may need some new kitchen items. I had to toss my wooden spoons because they are more porous than plastic and even washed still made me sick. I also have to have my own toaster and waffle maker because they are difficult to clean. Let me know if you need any more help or add me as a friend. I have been dealing and researching this since January (got a probable diagnosis then) and have a friend who was diagnosed a few years ago so I learned a lot from her.

You are better off on the internet honestly! The average dietician doesn't know much, like what you could be cross-reactive with or anything. scdlifestyle.com/?_ga=1.71158937.848389175.1430096447?_ga=1.71158937.848389175.1430096447 I found this helpful to start, then to move on from that as you tolerate it. As stated above, those links are good and I also like celiac.com/articles/181/1/Safe-Gluten-Free-Food-List-Safe-Ingredients/Page1.html

I was diagnosed aged 7 (I'm now 23) - as you can imagine I was diagnosed when it was pretty rare and there was barely any choice for gluten free foods etc. I was tested again when I was 21 and they decided that I didn't have it after all. So I went back to a wheat-eating diet and the weight piled back on haha. Anyway, the point is, the selection of foods to eat is far greater now than it was 15 years ago - you shouldn't have a problem! And not eating wheat/gluten will do WONDERS for your waist line. You should try and see it as a positive as much as you can!