Gluten Free Mail | ”I’m like what the actual F$&#!?”: Stephen’s Worrying Symptoms including Losing 10 kgs, Battle for a Coeliac Disease Diagnosis & Witnessing the lack of Awareness around the Gluten Free Diet

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 103

On today's episode of Gluten Free Mail I'll read an email sent to me by a listener of the show who shares his struggle to obtain a coeliac disease diagnosis, experiencing mixed messaging from medical professionals and realising the lack of awareness around the gluten free diet. 

What I'll cover:

* Initial email explaining why Stephen is sharing his story

* The symptoms Stephen experienced

* The long & confusing process of a coeliac disease diagnosis

* Transitioning to the gluten free diet

* How much awareness is still needed for coeliac disease & the gluten free diet


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You can also find me writing a regular column for The Australian Coeliac magazine under the title Gluten Free Family  released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

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