Celiacdisease Stories

'As I walked around in the store with my mom, I kept noticing people staring into our cart. People always look at the "special" foods that I have to get because of my condition.' This is the story of a 13 year old girl with celiac disease.

For real. I have known about mine since I was two years old, and I hate it.

This is going to be a collection of Celiac Problems and Celiac Wins. It's also going to include some stories and inspirational quotes. Welcome to the life of a Celiac.

This is a short story I wrote for my final paper in my philosophy of evil class! We had to create our own society and illustrate how evil is conceptualized within it. I based my society on the biological mechanisms of Celiac disease, which I have. Basically, gluten triggers an immune response when consumed. The immune system perceives gluten as a threat and attacks it and the wall of the small intestine. This damages the wall and the digestive system's ability to properly absorb nutrients, which can have lasting effects on the body. In addition, the damaged wall leaves an opening that allows more gluten to enter and sustain this positive feedback loop. There's a lot of fancy science jargon to explain all that, but essentially that response cycle is what I used as the basis for my society. Enjoy!

A heartfelt exploration of my personal journey with celiac disease. This true story begins with my childhood, marked by unexplained and recurring abdominal pains, nausea, and doctor visits. Leading to being misunderstood by medical professionals and family. It wasn't until my early teens that a connection between her diet and my health was considered, leading to the eventual diagnosis of celiac disease. This revelation transforms my approach to eating and living, bringing both challenges and triumphs. Read along to see the life altering events that lead to the way to who I am today.

What if I told you there was a point in my life where I was scared to eat? A time where comfort foods were no comfort to me... I got over it. How? Well then, you'll just have to read to find out.

All the world knows about celiac disease but is it the truth. A new theory that came up this year was how healthy is going gluten free for the fun of it.

a story based on the life of Alexzander, a young teen struggling with Celiac Disease and an intolerant family. (cover credit: Nikki Pinkham, @521gemini on instagram)