I tried the Gluten Free Diet
It took a long time for me to be diagnosed with coeliac disease. For years I was told I had IBS because the symptoms were quite similar. But the stomach cramps and diarrhoea got worse and worse until I was eventually doubled up with pain. I was also very underweight despite eating loads. Many people thought I was anorexic. It was only when I insisted my GP did a blood test that I found out I had coeliac disease - and that I'd been eating the wrong foods for years.
At first I was quite scared about eating anything and got really paranoid. I stuck to a very extreme diet of meat and vegetables which I knew wasn't good for me. Gradually, I learnt more about gluten and how to read food labels. I also started getting gluten-free bread and pasta on prescription, which is a huge relief as they can be very expensive.
I started feeling better about two months after cutting gluten from my diet. It is hard to do, especially when I eat out at restaurants but it's worth it to feel healthy and free of pain.
Cathy Eastman, 29, North Devon
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tom hewitt, 5 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
i am verry obease, can you help me loose weight? please