Endorsements
“In his book "Celiac Disease: The Road to Diagnosis"; Dr Rashid chronicles the true stories of the journey many individuals with celiac disease make before being diagnosed with their condition. The stories that these individuals share through this book allow us all to better understand the truly diverse presentations of celiac disease and their negative impact on the lives of everyday Canadians. By sharing their stories with us, these individuals have helped us to learn and understand more fully what they have endured before being diagnosed with celiac disease. This extraordinary collection of stories will touch your heart while providing important information to help busy health care providers consider a diagnosis of celiac disease in an individual with similar symptoms.”
Dr. Connie M. Switzer MD, FRCP(C)
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Chair, Professional Advisory Board,
Canadian Celiac Association
"What a compilation of stories. Sad but true. Long periods of symptoms prior to diagnosis and even hospitalizations! Reading these stories should prompt the health care administrators to introduce routine testing for celiac disease to save the expense of testing and hospital care. The stories are a reflection on the medical education system that teaches celiac disease is rare. In fact, celiac disease is common occurring in about 1% of the population. Simple blood testing can bring the diagnosis to light and reduce the long duration of symptoms and patient misery. Every medical student should read these stories and learn the lesson of celiac disease, the modern imitator. There is currently a hidden epidemic of the disease. Hidden by lack of physician awareness of the disease.
Dr. Peter HR Green MD, FRACP
Professor of Medicine
Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University,
New York
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