Patient Stories
Early Experience
Mathilde’s early experience with celiac disease
Mathilde, now aged 29 years, realized something was wrong when she developed chronic daily diarrhea with occasional bloating. Listen to how multiple investigations and referrals eventually led to Mathilde’s referral to a gastroenterologist.
Lea’s early experience with celiac disease
Lea, now aged 29 years, was suffering with the symptoms of celiac disease for a long time before she was eventually diagnosed. Listen to Lea describing how a sudden life event led to her getting tested for celiac disease.
Valérie’s early experience with celiac disease
Valérie, now aged 50 years and a mother of two children, was diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of 26. Listen to Valérie discussing her early experience of struggling with symptoms whilst getting no answers from her doctors.
Getting Tested
Mathilde's experience of getting tested for celiac disease
Mathilde, now aged 29 years, had eventually been referred to a gastroenterologist due to her chronic bowel symptoms. Watch the video to find out how a diagnosis of celiac disease was reached.
Lea's experience of getting tested for celiac disease
Lea, now aged 29 years, got tested for celiac disease when she was referred to blood specialists after suddenly becoming anemic aged 25. Watch Lea discuss her relief at finding out what was wrong and listen to her advice for other people who have symptoms like hers.
Valérie's experience of getting tested for celiac disease
Valérie, now aged 50 years and a mother of two children, spent several years struggling with stomach aches, vomiting and diarrhea before she found out the true cause. Listen to Valérie explain how she felt when she was eventually diagnosed with celiac disease aged 26.
Life After Diagnosis
Mathilde’s experience of living with celiac disease
Mathilde, now aged 29 years, heard of celiac disease for the first time when diagnosed with the condition. Listen to Mathilde discuss how education from a dietitian helped her adapt to living with celiac disease.
Lea’s experience of living with celiac disease
Lea, now aged 29 years, was relieved to finally understand what was causing her symptoms after receiving a diagnosis of celiac disease. Watch Lea talk about how the diagnosis has positively impacted her life, and how she manages her condition.
Valérie’s experience of living with celiac disease
Valérie, now aged 50 years and a mother of two children, has been living with celiac disease for 24 years. Watch Valérie explain how the condition has affected both her and her family, and how she has learnt to live her life to the full.