What on Earth is a Celiac ?

 

"It is my wish to thank the author
for making
the Celiac story available to the public and, hopefully,
early diagnosis
will prevent the damage that can occur in its' wake.
I have now experienced many issues
with autoimmune disease such as cancer, EDS, and hepatitis C. My family will now have this information available to them. Everyone should be aware of the
dangers lurking in gluten. Through the
author's efforts,
now this information is easily accessible to everyone."

Kathy H.

Phoenix, Arizona

 

 

 

Our booklet can help you determine if  you have
Celiac Disease.. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 



 


Diane is available now to answer your questions about the booklet, "What on Earth is a Celiac?"


Diane Jacobs, B. A.

The Author

Diane Jacobs was diagnosed in 2003 with Celiac Disease after experiencing decades of nebulous autoimmune disease and digestive disease symptoms that culminated with becoming increasingly ill over a period of about two years.

She had been to numerous physicians, autoimmune disease specialists,
and Gastroenterologists
over many years.

A diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), colitis, ulcer, and gall bladder disease were suggested.

Finally, a colonoscopy/endoscopy discovered flattened villi and damaged tissue in the lining of her small intestine indicating intestinal disease. Even then, there was still confusion from the physician regarding clarification as to whether this condition was truly Celiac Disease. In addition, many of her symptoms continued to be autoimmune in nature.

After abstaining from gluten for a year and a half, and after a second endoscopy showed that there was no longer damage in the small intestine..

... it was more clearly indicated that Ms. Jakubowski did indeed have Celiac Disease.

Yet Diane continues to experience
secondary autoimmune disease..

...that may be partly or completely attributable to the fact that so many years passed without obtaining a correct diagnosis.

Diane's primary background is as an entrepreneur with a sales and marketing focus. Before becoming ill, she had provided sales coverage for Xerox Corporation in the Northern Arizona market.

In addition to her desire to help others through website services, her personal interests include home decorating, living a full life, and experiencing the great outdoors.

This web site is dedicated to all those
who have gone undiagnosed
and who seek answers
to their medical questions.

May you find your answers!

 


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Additional autoimmune diseases that have been associated with Celiac Disease are: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, sjogren's syndrome, diseases of the central nervous system such as myasthenia gravis, and guillain-barre syndrome. Endocrine autoimmune diseases include autoimmune diseases such as hashimoto's, Graves disease, and diabetes. Celiac disease is most commonly misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome, gall bladder disease, Crohn's disease or ulcer or other digestive or intestinal disease. Symptoms of all the above can include, but are not limited to, abdominal pain. Celiac Disease can also can be associated with autoimmune diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, anemia, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, colon cancer, and infertility. Learn the difference between Celiac Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS and other bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease, gall bladder disease, colitis, various digestive disease and intestinal disease syndromes. Celiac Disease can also present with few symptoms and can be associated with autoimmune diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, anemia, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and infertility. The symptoms of these intestinal conditions are very similar to the symptoms of celiac disease, another intestinal disease. All or most of these bowel or autoimmune disorders can be similar to Celiac Disease and can manifest with symptoms of severe diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and weight loss, to name a few. Crohn's disease, colitis, and proctitis are digestive diseases that are autoimmune in nature. These digestive disease and intestinal diseases that are autoimmune illnesses can present with symptoms like celiac disease. Learn the impact of undiagnosed Celiac Disease which is an autoimmune disease and subsequent autoimmune conditions as a result of going undiagnosed.

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