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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
I am 44 years old and was diagnosed about 5 years ago. I couldn't imagine
living my life gluten-free so I tried to ignore it hoping it would go away.
I knew there was a support group in my town but just couldn't seem to find
time to attend the meetings. Finally, about 5 months ago, after losing close
to fifteen pounds, extremely anemic, and with all the classic symptoms I got
in touch with our home town group and that was the best thing I ever did for
myself. Since the commitment to a gluten free lifestyle, I have put my
weight back on and can stay awake past 10 pm. My suggestion for your mother
is to contact the CSA/USA assoc. and pay the membership dues of $24.00 and
they will send you all kinds of info. re: the disease and it's related
problems (and believe me, there are alot!) They will send you a booklet "On
the Celiac Condition" that explains it in detail and references to get help.
I'd say that if your mother is in relativly good health, she should bounce
back in about 3 months if she sticks to the diet. If she doesn't, i'd
suggest she see an alergy specialist to assertain any other possible
allergies. I had to lay off milk products for the first month but now I can
consume it freely. The most important thing is that she needs to replenish
her nutrients lost by the malabsorbtion through vitamin supplements. It
would be best to find it in liquid form and even consider injections until
the diarrhea goes away. Be sure they are yeast/wheat free. I bought a book
called "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" by James F. Balch. $17.00. It
is a great reference for just about any ailment there is and it lists the
vitamin and herbal suggestions and doses. I feel it's been very essential to
my recovery. I feel very lucky and kicking myself for thinking it was going
to be so hard to live with and risking my life in the process. Good luck to
you and your mother.
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