April 15, 2008

Boy I'm Good At Pretending

Everyone thinks I am handling this no Gluten thing just fine. Little do people know I wish I would have cancer or some terminal illness instead. I see everyone eating such wonderful things that I used to eat and cry later that night because its hard to see and smell such delectable goodies. I am also getting sick of hearing people say how it sucks for me. Please stop reminding me. I remember this on a daily basis when I watch you eat. I am really sick of putting on a happy face saying the glass is half full and it could be worse! Well the F^#$%*& glass is half empty and this is worse than having cancer. At least with cancer there's a possibility of surgery and radiation therapy. I would at least still get to eat Ding Dongs, PF Changs Mongolian Beef, Apple Jacks, most Chinese food, and not have to look at all F^#$%*& ingredients that I am about to put in my mouth. At least with cancer I would know that my life is coming to an end and be able to prepare for a poetic ending to my life. I am sick of pretending! Dont try to cheer me up... it doesnt work! Nothing you could say would make me feel better! Unless you had a cure...

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What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is a disease of the small intestine. The small intestine is a 22 foot long tube that begins at the stomach and ends at the large intestine (colon). The first 1-1/2 feet of the small intestine (the part that is attached to the stomach) is called the duodenum, the middle part is called the jejunum, and the last part (the part that is attached to the colon) is called the ileum. Food empties from the stomach into the small intestine where it is digested and absorbed into the body. While food is being digested and absorbed, it is transported by the small intestine to the colon. What enters the colon is primarily undigested food. In celiac disease, there is an immunological (allergic) reaction within the inner lining of the small intestine to (gluten) that are present in wheat, rye, barley and, to a lesser extent, in oats. The immunological reaction causes inflammation that destroys the lining of the small intestine. This reduces the absorption of dietary nutrients and can lead to symptoms and signs of nutritional, vitamin, and mineral deficiencies.

I found this information at the link below.
http://www.medicinenet.com/celiac_disease/article.htm

BTW I dont claim to be an expert or doctor. This is information I have found or what has worked for me.