Voices of Celiac Disease

“[Renzo’s] tantrums subsided, social skills improved, and even the ADHD is noticeably better.”

“I learned to compartmentalize the pain because I was taught that it was my fault. My pediatrician prescribed a ‘better diet,’ with lots of ibuprofen or Tylenol and tea as needed.”

“We always say, ‘friends over food’ and try to focus on the fun we are having instead of the food.”

“I was very small up until my diagnosis, couldn’t gain weight, dealt with chronic pain, and struggled to focus on school due to constant brain fog.”

“The first six months after diagnosis I spent in self-pity, crying and being depressed because I wasn’t able to eat everything I loved.”

“I remember before I was diagnosed, seeing in the grocery store yogurt or something labeled as gluten-free, and thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s so ridiculous. Obviously, apples don’t have gluten in them.’ Now those stickers are my saving grace!“

“At one point celiac disease was discussed but dismissed because of my ethnicity.”

“We didn’t know what was wrong with our daughter. Our doctor initially did not think celiac disease because she was so young and because she didn’t have diarrhea.”

“I had migraines, seizures, anemia, stomach pain, anxiety and brain fog.”