Increased risk of death in celiac disease? Environmental problems?
I'm 95% sure I have celiac disease. Statistics show that celiac patients have an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, etc. Of the thousands, about seven or so develop it in the first year…?
I'm a lot more insecure, despite strictly adhering to the diet. It's especially true that I sometimes don't check the ingredients or read them carefully. When I'm eating with my family, I sometimes find it difficult to say I don't want to eat because the soup container contains a little gluten.
Secondly, I also have parents who don't really care about me. There was an argument because I discovered gluten in the spices. It even escalated into verbal abuse. Of course, I wasn't that kind of person… We've made up now. 🙂 But they always say to go to the doctor if they find it annoying, even though celiac disease is incurable.
I already feel like I'm getting sick more often throughout the year, and sometimes I'm simply weak. Because I haven't been following my diet exactly. When I start eating normally, I'll have significant symptoms. I haven't been to a gastrointestinal doctor yet, as my primary care doctors believed that my symptoms could rarely indicate celiac disease. But that's not true! (Although it can't be ruled out that the COVID vaccination was the cause.)
Although I don't see dying as the greatest catastrophe in itself, as long as it has a happy ending. I still have some important responsibilities to fulfill and dreams to realize. I won't die so quickly, I know that.
(I also hope that all celiac patients who read my blog don't immediately think of inheritance:) Haha.)
What should I do? Honestly, I find my life annoying. I just had a fit of aggression, banged my head uncontrollably, and made a loud noise (My* * is eating right now and slurping it without thinking about the nonsense * said XD), which usually never happens when someone is around. My parents think I'm maybe a little tired, should take a half-hour break or something. I'm also significantly more stressed at the moment.
I just want to talk a bit, preferably with people who have similar experiences or feelings. Who also knows about celiac disease. What they think, feel, and how they deal with such problems.
Would be nice if someone talked to.
"I am 95% sure I am affected by celiac disease." It sounds like you don't have a doctor's diagnosis.
Do I see that right? If so, you should let it be medically cleared. The first investigation would be a blood test that a doctor can actually commission.
With a diagnosis, you can use a) nutritional advice and b) also provide you with the support of your parents.