Dr. Pastore covers key information a newly diagnosed celiac patient should know, including:
- Why a biopsy is key for confirmed diagnosis
- You cannot outgrow this disease
- Why you should see a Registered Dietician or Certified Nutrition Specialist immediately after your physician's diagnosis
- "Gluten free" foods & cross contamination
- How to tackle restaurants and family dinners
- Why you may feel sick after eating doesn't necessarily mean that you consumed gluten. It could also be a different food intolerance or even an an intestinal parasite.
- What to do if you consume gluten, and why charcoal isn't the best for recovery
- Why it's critical to see your doctor post-diagnosis at month 3 and/or 6, and definitely month 12 for follow-ups
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- Vitamin/nutrient deficiencies
- Re-test ALL diagnostic tests at each
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- Pneumococcal infection vaccination
