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Hello!

My name is Christian, a male from New York City. As I was reading here I realized I'm not really a teenager (I'm 20), but I guess close enough. I've been gluten-free since January and a vegetarian since 2000. Just wanted to say hi to you all...I'll be posting and reading a lot :)

Say hi!

Christian


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Hey Christian,Welcome to the board! Don't worry, there are a couple of us that post on the Teenager board that aren't necessarily considered teenagers. My name is Emily, I'm 19 years old and was diagnosed about 2 years ago. I'm from Kansas, but I'm currently going to school in Idaho. This is great forum with really responsive and helpful people, so post away :D

MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast

Hello! I am Kristina, and will be 19 in about 2 weeks, eek. I will be in NYC this weekend, how exciting. I am so glad you are a vegetarian! We'll have to talk about that! Stay!

admcs13 Rookie

Thank you so much!

I have so many questions and stuff but like, I don't know where to start or what I should say about myself?

These boards seem really cool, and I'm so happy to have found others to talk to.

Chrisitan

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Hi,

Welcome to the board. This is a really great spot to get support, as well as build on your knowledge. In February of this year, on the 17th, I guess, I came here with no knowledge of celiac disease....I find it amazing to look back on how much I've learned over the months without realizing it. I'm sure you'll find the board as helpful as we all have....and maybe you'll even make a few friends here...I know many of us do. :) Just post your questions and we'll start answering.

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Welcome! I'm 14, I live in Stanford California and I was diagnosed 12 1/2 years ago so if you have any ?'s you can e-mail me.

Guest ecko_gurl18

Hey everyone, my name is Sarah, and i've been gluten free for 17 years. I just turned 18, my parents found out i was celiac when i started eating solid foods. i was really ill, was i was malnourished, i was absorbing anything. I'm now healthy and happy, and been living gluten-free ever since. I love this forum, its really helpful and the ppl here are really nice!


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