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Hi From A Newbie

Trev

By Trev
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Trev Newbie
Trev
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Hi all :rolleyes:

I'm new here. Diagnosed at the end of last month and just about getting to grips with a new diet! I've found it a bit dauntin, I have to say but I've a lifetime to get used to it I suppose. No doubt, I'll be looking in here pretty regularly.

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Viola 1
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Hello Trev; Welcome to the forum!

You can generally get most questions answered here as we have a wonderful and wide variety of people here.

It's just like a big city of gluten free friends :D

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missy'smom
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Welcome!

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happygirl
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Hi Trev,

Welcome to the board! I am happy you have found it...it is the best resource out there for education, food/ingredients, support, recipes, and dealing with Celiac.

Although it really is daunting to start with, the good thing is there are a ton of people on this board! And we all started where you are. The other good news, is that while it is tough to get the hang of it, once you "get" it, then its just maintenance. Celiac is a steep learning curve, but after that, you know enough to make good decisions.

Let us know what we can do to help, and hope to see you around more often!

Laura

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Guhlia
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Welcome to the forum!!!

Guest aparde
Guest aparde
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Hi! Welcome to the boards... I am new here too! My daughter was diagnosed about 4 years ago and my dad also has celiac. You have come to the right place!

mouse Enthusiast
mouse
Posted

Welcome to the forum. Just remember that we never consider any question a dumb question. We have been there, so don't be afraid to ask.

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PeggyV
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Welcome! Lots of good information here.

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lonewolf
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Welcome! I hope you find the forum helpful!

jlinc Rookie
jlinc
Posted

Hi Trev,

Welcome, welcome! If I have a problem with my condition, I'll often come here before I go to my Dr. (I know, it's not what the AMA would advise!) but I've learned much of what I needed to know by hearing other people's stories here. Lots of great support! :D

See you around the board!

Josh.

Trev Newbie
Trev
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Hi again. Thanks for all your messages of support - I'll be looking in here very frequently.

I should say that I'm in the UK (where we spell it with an o - coeliac: don't ask me why :huh: ) We have a national charity - Coeliac UK but I'm not aware of a board like this one. So, I hope you don't mind me dropping in!! Not sure abouts in the US but here, I at least get help with the costs involved. By buying an annual prescription for

Tritty Rookie
Tritty
Posted

Hi and welcome! I am new here too - just diagnosed in mid-Jan. I found out the other day that we get a tax deduction for gluten-free food as a medical expense. Yea!

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