(Age:
46 years, female)
Hi. I’m Celiac, 46 yr old female diagnosed three years ago.
When I was young, I always had problems going to the bathroom. My teenage years, as I remember, were a nightmare. We walked to school, came home for lunch and were nearly always late getting back. I had constipation so bad I couldn’t pass the stool, although I needed to. I’ve always had a weight problem.
I had several barium x-rays. They are the worst things.
As I got older I started to have diarrhoea a lot. Four years ago it got really bad, sometimes 6-7 times a day. Soon after eating and at work I would get so tired and bloated, sick with nausea and very severe irritability.
Finally, after being so sick and many visits to my family doctor at age 43, he sent me for the biopsy.
I’m still overweight but so are the other women in my family.
I stick to the gluten free diet and after only one week on the diet, I felt much better.
Some people say I don’t fit the bill for celiac disease because of my weight but don’t be fooled. Not everyone has anemia. My blood work is good.
I have found out this year that I have fibromyalgia, the widespread pain and fire spots all over. Testing by a doctor in Halifax I had fifteen of the eighteen tender points.
I am also lactose intolerant.
The chronic fatigue is a great cross to bear as well.
I hope this helps, help some one else who is different.
Thank you.
