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
• • Vitamin/nutrient deficiencies
  • Re-test ALL diagnostic tests at each
  • Hepatitis B vaccination
  • Pneumococcal infection vaccination