Auto Immune Diseases effect my life in a large way I have two that I currently know of and I have decided to talk about them because it is something you will probably hear about often in my blogs because it's a big part of who I am. The first One I was diagnosed with is: Hypothyroidism this is when the thyroid (located in the neck) does not produce the right hormones to keep the body working properly I have taken meds for this since I was 11 years old.
Celiac Disease is my bigger burden to bare Celiac Disease is when your small intestines can not process the proteins found in wheat,barley and Rye and sometimes oats unless they are packaged correct. If someone who has Celiac continues to eat gluten it can cause many many health problems as life goes on.It is also very painful and unplesent... It can also cause cancers. I work very hard to remain gluten free, it can be very stressful and frustrating when trying to find a place to go out and eat. I constantly feel like a burden to those around me because I need special treatment or my food needs special prep. The food that is gluten free is also much more expensive but does not taste as good. I have been gluten free for 3 years. There is no pill, and no cure but to eat a gluten free diet.
i don't know where you have been shopping but my friend Julie has been gluten free all her life and it's no more expensive then standard food, some is even cheeper and i love going to her house because i think it tastes better, i should hook you two up.
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@Lisa gluten free eating is a bit more expensive because of the way they have to make it and less people buy it...it may not be a huge amount but it does make some difference.... and yes I always love to meet other gluten free people :) and I love that you think the stuff taste better because most ppl turn there nose up at it and it bothers me.thanks! :)
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