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How to Talk to Your Doctor: A Patient’s Perspective
Doctors are highly educated, dedicated professionals. They go through extensive schooling—four years of medical school after college, followed by years of internships and specializations. They’re smart people. But as a patient, I live in this body 24/7, and I know… Continue reading
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What I Hope God Says at the Pearly Gates
Living with celiac disease isn’t just a medical condition — it’s a daily test of character, willpower, and resilience. If heaven exists, I often imagine what God might say when I arrive at the pearly gates. And I hope it… Continue reading
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Need to go Gluten free? Here’s What you Need to Know Now!
Introduction: You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Celiac—Now What? Your doctor called with the news:“You have Celiac disease. Start a gluten-free diet. We’ll follow up in 3–6 months.” That’s it? No guide? No support? Unfortunately, yes—this is a common experience. It… Continue reading
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🌾 What Do You Wish People Knew About Celiac Disease? May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and it’s a time to shine a light on the reality of living with celiac disease. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, have been managing… Continue reading
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Triple Positive Celiac Diagnosis – When a Biopsy May not be Needed
Celiac Disease Diagnosis: What Is the Triple Positive Criteria? Diagnosing celiac disease can be complex, but recent advancements have made it easier in some cases. Traditionally, a biopsy of the small intestine was required to confirm the diagnosis. However, a… Continue reading
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Understanding Silent Celiac Disease: Symptoms and Risks
What Is Silent Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where consuming gluten damages the small intestine. Most people associate celiac with clear symptoms like bloating, fatigue, diarrhea, or brain fog. But for some, there are no obvious symptoms… Continue reading
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Celiac Disease Management: Exploring the Need for a Drug
Living with celiac disease is a full-time job—and one that we didn’t sign up for. Managing a strict gluten free diet, navigating restaurants, obsessively reading labels, and worrying about cross contamination is exhausting. That’s why I believe we need a… Continue reading
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Considering Another Clinical Trial with a Gluten Challenge: Weighing the Risks and Benefits I’m thinking about entering another clinical trial—this time, one that involves a significant gluten challenge. My Last Clinical Trial Experience From my previous celiac disease clinical trial,… Continue reading
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The Balancing Act of Gluten Free Humor – Finding Laughter in the Celiac Journey
April Fool’s Day is a time for jokes and playful pranks, but when it comes to being gluten-free, finding humor can be a delicate balance. Last year, I shared a post about a fictional “magic pill” that would allow us… Continue reading
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How to Stay Gluten-Free While Out and About
Weekdays? Easy. My routine keeps me in control—work, exercise, and home-cooked gluten-free meals. But weekends? That’s a whole different game. This weekend was packed: 🍹 Cocktails with friends, 🎶 a music festival, 🍽️ brunch, and 🎾 tennis. Being out means… Continue reading
