The Question

Facing it is inevitable. Frustration with it, is possible.

"No I can't even try just a little."

It does not bother me when people are curious, and simply ask questions. In fact, I enjoy informing people about Celiac Disease. After all, I do have this blog.

However. Once in a while, you encounter those who are convinced you are exaggerating. They persist, and persist, and persist with that silly question because to them, the thought of something so tiny doing so much damage is impossible. Oh, how I wish it was.

While doing some research on Celiac, I read that it is "arguably the most common autoimmune disease" (Lewey). So why is it so often misdiagnosed? Why is it so many doctors are ignorant of Celiac Disease?

I am one of the lucky ones who found out early, but the diagnoses takes an average of 10-11 years of suffering. When one percent of the population has Celiac Disease, this is unacceptable.

So let's not only eliminate "the question", let's challenge doctors to consider it.

Let's make a difference.