Katie's battle with Celiac disease started at a young age; sadly, her early cries for help were brushed aside as ramblings of a child, so the disease continued to inflict its damage. While in high school, doctors told her that she was too frail and underweight to participate as a runner on the cross country team. She struggled with symptoms all through college until a blood test revealed a shockingly low level of red blood cells, resulting in a trip to the emergency room. After a few days in a hospital, a doctor finally started to suspect Celiac disease. Tests confirmed that she had Celiac. This point marked the beginning of her comeback. After figuring out how to completely avoid any consumption of gluten, her body responded. She continued to grow stronger and started running again, which eventually lead to a triumphant string of marathon finishes.
In this episode, we'll talk in-depth about Celiac disease and what makes it so difficult to diagnose. We'll also discuss the Celiac Disease Foundation's list of 20 Things You Might Not Know About Celiac Disease. Then, we'll hear Katie tell the story of her Celiac Disease journey and how she emerged as a healthy and strong runner. Her passion for running runs so deep that she spends her days discussing all things running as the Manager of the Appalachian Running Company in Carlisle, PA.
If you have questions about Celiac disease feel free to contact Katie at:
http://kmlarsen311@gmail.com
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