I'm 71 and I was diagnosed over 55 years ago when I began a struct gluten-free diet. One of the big benefits is how young I look and how fit I am. Could it be that "older" Celiacs are not on the forums because they are doing so well on the diet that they do not need to research anything about their health? I would say more but I've just finished 4 hours of...
I find celiac disease greatly inhances my dating efforts because it quickly eliminates jerks who do not treat my dietary needs seriously! I know immediately whether I am with someone who will treat me with the respect I deserve but my poor gluten-eating friends have to go on several dates before finding this out!
I have been on a gluten-free diet for 55 years ever since I was diagnosed with celiac disease at age 13. I am a very healthy 68 year old who looks absolutely fantastic. I get tons of compliments about how young I look for my age. Please be assured that so long as you stick to the diet you will be a very energetic, healthy, happy person with the same life...