tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13669835374189258612011-08-22T06:12:22.786-07:00Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17704195216008072905noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1366983537418925861.post-57633683609168742202008-03-14T06:54:00.000-07:002008-03-14T07:02:24.775-07:00I was diagnosed with celiac disease about 3 years ago. After 10 very long years of mis-diagnosis I finally had a legitimate cause for my many health problems. I experienced virtually all of the typical symptoms of a celiac. Severe depression, stomach upset, severe bowel problems, severe skin rashes, aching joints and bones, malnurshiment and generally feeling very unwell.<br /><br />Dealing with being a celiac has not been an easy road. Finding safe good tasting food is very difficult and discouraging, although I try to be very careful with my diet. Going out for dinner turns out to be more effort than its worth sometimes. At times I feel guitly about putting my family and friends through the trouble of finding a restaurant that might have something safe on the menu for me.<br /><br />I have had my three children tested and so far they are negative. I have been advised to test them throughout their lives to ensure that they aren't celiacs.<br /><br />I invite you to share your stories with me and the many other visitors to our site!<br /><br />Tamie<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1366983537418925861-5763368360916874220?l=i-have-celiac.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Tamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17442125841589243379noreply@blogger.com17