“A cure for me would alter my life. It would mean simplicity; I would have the ability to be more spontaneous in planning events and getting meals on the go.”
“It felt like I was just being handed temporary solutions to a problem no one could fully explain.”
“For me, a cure would be twofold: it would lift a mental weight by making food and socializing feel easier and more relaxed, and it would offer physical reassurance that I’m supporting my body as best I can going forward.”
“Even though I get a little sad when I can’t just eat delicious stuff with my friends, it’s okay because I don’t want to be sick again.”
“I knew I needed an official diagnosis but I was not willing to let my child continue to suffer consuming gluten.”
“It took almost two years before I knew actually what was going on as to why I had so much intestinal pain. If I had stayed on a gluten diet, I would have probably received the proper celiac diagnosis.”
“For me a cure would mean I could worry less about what I’m eating, and how it affects my daily life.”
“I knew I needed an official diagnosis but I was not willing to let my child continue to suffer consuming gluten.”
“One thing that I have learned through all this is the importance of getting involved with the celiac disease community. While it is definitely more challenging at times than others, I’ve learned resilience and have grown stronger through having these experiences.”
“When I described my inconsistent symptoms to the doctor, even he didn’t think I had celiac disease due to the randomness of my reactions. However, he decided to test me for celiac disease regardless.”
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