Celiac: Anyone have any experience with malabsorption?

It will take at least 6-9 mos as per my experience. I do take additional supplements b vitamins d3 zinc. Find a good daily vitamin. Even something like balance of nature.

I was diagnosed almost 10 years ago now. Keep eating safe like you are. Don’t be afraid of good foods. Watch for other things like microscopic colitis if your symptoms don’t improve. I agree with the comment above about a 6-9 month wait to feel better. Get a good RD to work with and follow “gluten dude”. He has a great app that is having a huge discount right now I think on a lifetime membership. My best advice is eat well like you are, be patient, and don’t let this rule your life. You have the diagnosis now, that is a huge step in the right direction.
My lifesavers are:
Edison grainery
Gluten free creations
Primal palate spices
Nuts.com
Kirkman Labs supplements
AIP diet
When trying to keep weight on, don’t be too afraid of some carbs. Watch for oats too, many of us can’t tolerate them.
You got this!!💕

@jean9v
Thank you for replying. I guess it will take time. I will look into supplementing more vitamins into my daily diet. Have a great day.

@lighthouseceliac

Thank you for your words of encouragement and recommendations of foods and the gluten dude. I will look into him as well. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Have a blessed day and week.

You are very welcome. I eat all meals at home and take food with when I travel. I shop when out of town and keep my food simple and separate from everything. Do it your way and make no excuses. This is a serious disease that you can control only if you set strict boundaries. Don’t expect anyone to understand, the less attention you draw by explaining it, the better off you will be in the long run. Hugs

@lighthouseceliac, hello!
You gave some good advice!
I have only been at this for 3 years since diagnosis. I'm almost 70 y.o. and have begun to say what I believe needs saying. I listened to an international conference on celiac disease, annual (minus the Covid year) where they said that 81% of us don't go out to eat at all and 90% bring their own food when traveling. as you and I do!
Last year I spent 4 days in a hospice as my best friend of 50 years died from a brain tumor
When I arrived, they didn't want to allow me to use my own toaster!
At every turn this disease hurts!
When my husband and I tried to tour Masonicare retirement facility last summer, we were told they could not accommodate a gluten free diet, "not even a little gluten"?
The world needs to catch up!
If we had diabetes or arthritis for example, and if a company was making money on a drug for CD, we would have ads all over TV about it!
This is a serious chronic disease, as you said, that we did not sign up for and should not have to hide it from the world.
I intend to join the Beyond Celiac walk for a cure (at least an effective medicine)!
Also, there's the Celiac Disease Foundation. Both support research and that's what we need.
You are right, people look at us like we are the strange ones when they are the ignorant ones.
Part of me is angry, but I try to be calm and kind (even if left hungry).
Meanwhile, look after yourself! Others may not, but GF certification is our friend.

Hello @salinas22 ,
I like Vitacost.com as a "mail order" source of gluten free foods and supplements. They have good sales, quick delivery, agreeable customer service.
Can you get a registered dietitian to help you? After diagnosis, mine was covered by my insurance. Some grocery stores offer their services for free, too.
The dietitian was a Godsend!
You can do this! It's not easy, and you have taken a good step getting here!

I'm new to this platform. May I ask what type of Dr and tests helped you diagnose this?
Thx

Welcome @tahoe1, I think a gastroenterologist is the specialist for the condition. Here's some information and FAQs on the condition:

"Your family doctor or primary care provider can order the celiac disease blood test for you. You can also schedule an appointment to speak with a gastroenterologist experienced in treating people with celiac disease. Additionally, if you already see a specialist such as an endocrinologist or rheumatologist, he or she may be knowledgeable about celiac disease and are likely to order the blood test as well."
-- FAQs: Understanding Your Risk & Celiac Disease Screening: https://www.beyondceliac.org/celiac-disease/family-testing/understanding-risk/

Do you mind sharing what kind of symptoms you are having? Have you discussed them with your doctor?

@salinas22, @tahoe1, @yellowdoggirl, @lighthouseceliac, @jean9v and others, I think you all might find the following discussion helpful. It has a lot of good information and links.

-- Best diet for Celiac recovery, aside from being gluten-free: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/best-diet-for-recovery-aside-from-being-gluten-free/