April 21, 2008

What Would You Do?

Am I supposed to remind everyone that I have this disease? You know how tiring that gets? You know how tiring it is to hear the same thing about how you cant eat the same foods over and over again? And who gives a Frick about BEER! So, you get invited over to someones house who you've had multiple discussion's with about the disease. Do you A. Bring your own food with you so you know you will have something to eat? or B. Remind them you are Gluten-Free? or C. Go to the house and assume they remembered based on the numerous conversations? Well, I did C! BIG MISTAKE! Plus the next day there was a party and could I eat anything there? NO! Luckily I brought over a Protein Burger from Carl's Jr. and ate that plus made myself some cookies before hand to take to the party for ME to enjoy. I guess people aren't as accommodating as I thought. I really have to give it to my mom! At least I know I'm loved and thought about there!
Posted by Lindsy Riches (Anti-Glutite) at 10:19 AM

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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.