This is for the newly diagnosed. If you’ve had celiac disease a long time, you might want to chime in, but this is for the newbies.
First off, congratulations on getting a diagnosis. Many times people are gaslighted or told their symptoms mean nothing when going to the doctor. I hope it is a relief to know what is wrong and how to start the curative process.
Stay off the social media groups. Often they can make you feel like you aren’t doing enough. Learning to eat a completely new way is hard and a process. It will take you a year to get everything right and even then you will make mistakes. Social media will provide an overwhelming amount of mostly inaccurate information. There are a few places that are trusted and have good information but most of it is bunk.
Don’t immediately replace all of your gluten filled staples with their gluten free counterparts. First they are expensive. Second, you know what the good gluten filled stuff tastes like so the gluten free stuff will taste awful.
You don’t need to replace all of your kitchen items. Replace wooden spoons, cutting boards, bowls, etc. because there is no way to get gluten completely out of them. If you have badly scratched non-stick pans, replace them. Toasters, air fryers, waffle makers, and such need to be replaced and dedicated to gluten free items.
Skincare and hair care does not need to be gluten free unless it is around your lips. Many people will say they get rashes from gluten filled personal care products. Maybe, but the rashes and reactions are not related to celiac disease. Gluten is too big to be absorbed by pores.
That is the start of this journey. It is a long and winding path with many mistakes along the way. Be patient with yourselves and take care of yourself.
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