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I Was Diagnosed With Celiac Disease In October Of 2011

I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in October of 2011 with Celiac disease after suffering from severe diarrhea for over a year. The diarrhea was several tines a day and so urgent I sometimes didn't make it to the restroom. As a police road sergeant, I was unable to rush to the restroom - especially while on a emergency call. I cut out the gluten immediately, but it took until July before I had my first normal movement. This worked, but still had occasional flare-ups which I attributed to hidden gluten in some foods. I recognized some ingredients that weren't safe and cut those out as well. In early 2013 I got sick again. Diarrhea 30-40 times a day. I was at my wits end and cried during my next appointment. A biopsy from my colonoscopy revealed microscopic colitis which was treatable. I got well for a while, but once again got sick with constant diarrhea - urgent, explosive diarrhea where I sometimes didn't make it to the bathroom. My health caused me to retire after 26 years of service. It was believed the stress at work was causing these flare-ups. I have been retired for a month but have not gotten better. I am in the bathroom 50+ times a day. I am weak and cannot do my housework or get to events. My family is sick of me being sick. My husband witnesses my accidents and my constant bathroom runs. He feels frustrated. I have also started vomiting. I was later diagnosed with microscopic colitis, but the treatment isn't working. I have the humiliating fecal incontince even with sleeping. I am very depressed and don't know how much longer I can live like this - it has been six years. I fear the danger of intestinal cancer. There has to be something out there for me. As of right now, I have not eaten for 3,days - but continue to have diarrhea. I have not had a normal movement since June 8th. I am so weak and tired. It hurts that I am now retired and still can't enjoy my grandchildren or go grocery shopping without running out of the store. Nobody should have to live this way - a painful bleeding butt that is so painful I cannot walk. I hope you can help.
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
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