Our precious Hannah Rose has had tummy troubles for quite some time. She was in pain a lot, threw up a lot, and was always bloated. Her mom took her to the doctor. They tried several diet changes and they seemed to help. He ordered a blood test for celiac disease, and, after a week, it came back positive. We are so sad she has this disease, but happy to know what is wrong.
This will be a huge change and challenge for their family. But, honestly, they have been prepared for it. Blake is a doctor and his undergraduate degree is in nutritional science. Shonna is a baker and cook extraordinaire. She has been experimenting with grains and other foods for years. She bakes all of their bread and is a fabulous cook.
As soon as they got the diagnosis, they started studying. Blake immediately went out and bought a new mill/grinder, so that there is not cross contamination, and a lot of acceptable grains. He came home and ground and made delicious gluten-free bread.
Again, we are so sad Hannah has this disease, but so glad to get her feeling better!
A chronic immune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion. It results in damage of intestinal lining and causes diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating and anemia.
Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
Often requires lab test or imaging
Family history may increase likelihood
Urgent medical attention recommended in severe cases
1 comment:
So well said Mom! She's blessed to have super proactive, hard working parents.
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