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Deanna, who had never baked a loaf of bread in her life,
decided she had to find a way to help get Karlie through this How do I know if I have Celiac Disease?
ordeal. Deanna started to experiment with Gluten free reci-
pes, and before long was producing bread that Karlie loved. Below is a listing of some common symptoms of Celiac
The word spread and she was soon making extra loaves for Disease. Consult your physician to obtain testing to
neighborhood kids with the same gluten intolerance. That verify that your symptoms are a result of Celiac Disease
was when it dawned on her that maybe she should open a as many other diseases have similar symptoms.
bakery and make her products available to Celiac Disease • Recurring bloating, gas, or abdominal pain
sufferers throughout the county. • Chronic diarrhea or constipation or both
• Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
This is when Gluten Not Included Bakery was born. You can • Pale, foul-smelling stool
purchase their products directly on their website, at their loca- • Unexplained anemia
Did You Know?
tion In Escondido, or Whole Foods, Seaside Market, or Major • Bone or joint pain
Market, with more locations coming soon. Ironically, it turned • Behavior changes/depression/irritability
out that Karlie did not have Celiac Disease, but thanks to her • Vitamin K Deficiency
false diagnosis other sufferers now have a place to turn for • Fatigue, weakness or lack of energy
tasty treats. • Delayed growth or onset of puberty
• Failure to thrive (in infants)
Celiac Disease is a serious illness, but if properly regulated • Missed menstrual periods
those suffering can live a normal life. If left untreated there • Infertility male & female
are some serious diseases such as Iron deficiency anemia, • Spontaneous miscarriages
early onset of osteoporosis , gall bladder malfunction, liver • Canker sores inside the mouth
disease and rheumatoid arthritis that may develop. • Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel
Blood tests are available to easily diagnose this disease,
though you must be currently including gluten in your diet for
the test to be effective. If you suspect you might be a sufferer
consult your physician.

San Diego Woman

31

September/October 2010