Comments on: Biocard™ Celiac Home Test

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:55:19 +0000

I wish I had known about this a year ago. I had broken some ribs (one which punctured my stomach) which lead to a whole heap of problems. I was never sick – I mean I had always had nose bleeds which I now know to be a symptom of food allergies- but that was about it. The doctor I was seeing did an endoscopy for a whole panel of stuff but right on the results (I had a copy faxed to my new doctor) I tested positive for celiac but he didn’t tell me simply because its a “rare condition”. Untreated I now have epilepsy and have a stroke take my vision. Been on a gluten-free diet (with a new doctor!) for 4 months now and feel great! Because I was proactive in getting answers my mom and sister got tested and are gluten-free as well but many are not that lucky!

Thank you for your blog. I hope that will all this attention the general public and doctors will start to realize how severe are common this is!

God bless you!

Michelle

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:22:36 +0000

Ashley,

Thank you for your kind words. I’m so happy to hear that you feel much better living gluten-free. I have talked to many who have self diagnosed their gluten intolerance, due to their physician’s lack of awareness. If all physicians recognized the symptoms and tested for gluten intolerance and celiac disease early, then self diagnosis wouldn’t occur.

I do always recommend that everyone have all their symptoms assessed by a physician (so testing can be done) and talk to your physician about any changes you are making, such as starting a gluten-free diet, just incase there are any concerns. As well, then referrals can be made to see a registered dietician, check your nutrient levels, and test your bone density, etc. This follow-up can help prevent further complications. Also, every time a physician experiences a positive outcome in their patient, due to a change in diet, they learn that this connection is possible. For all of these reasons and more, please share and discuss everything with your doctor. I’m sure you have likely done all this. I just thought I should mention it, I do tend to worry about people.

I wish you and your family the best too,
Shelly

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:33:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story! I have self diagnosed myself with Celiacs Disease. When I finally figured out what was wrong and cut gluten out of my diet I finally felt ‘normal’. Something I hadn’t felt for over 10 years.
Good luck to you and your family! Your story is inspiring and I hope your blog helps others