The Struggles of Living with Celiac Disease

The side effects when I accidentally have gluten which is wheat, barely, rye. It causes my joints to hurt, diarrhea, headaches, itchy body, fatigue, it lowers my iron and thyroid levels, and eta away at my small intestine. It stops my body from absorbing iron so I have to get iron infusions.

Dealing with my boss and coworkers who think I’m being dramatic. The sad part is they are all RNs!

Going to eat at peoples houses is the worst for me. It’s really hard on me socially.

not being able to socialize with people when they want to go eat / dealing with people who treat it like a trend / grieving your old life before going gluten free

Accidentally getting glutened. No matter how careful you are or does happen.