Wow. That is some news. I have UC, but not Celiac disease. Honestly when I was first ill with UC and they were still trying to figure out what was wrong with me I was hoping it was something like Celiac disease because I figured that while it would be difficult to cut out all gluten it would at least be a solution to my problem. I actually did try going gluten free for a while just to see if it helped my UC as some people can be sensitive to gluten even without having celiac.

There are all kinds of gluten replacement options for foods out there. However, I have heard of some people with Celiacs that are so sensitive that they have to watch their shampoo and toothpaste, etc.

This could be a 'good' thing for you in a way. By having this diagnosis and cutting out all gluten you will be able to remove a major source of inflammation from your system. This in turn could help to get your UC under better control. I really hope this will be the case for you.

I remember finding this one brown rice bread that was sweetened with fruit juice...it has to be refrigerated and is very small loaf size, but very dense. I did find that the bread HAD to be toasted in order to make it moist! I found that funny for some reason. If I did not toast it the bread was like eating chalk it was so dry, but toasting made is wonderful. And, even though it looked like a tiny little slice of bread, making sandwiches with two pieces was so satisfying! I actually prefer that bread to the regular wheat breads that we normally buy.

Best of luck.
Rachel A.

Thank you rcaschbacher! I do believe all celiacs need to be super careful. Any gluten at all can trigger the autoimmune response which causes damage to the villi in the small bowel. However, some have more noticeable symptoms. I am hoping that this diet change will be good for my UC. I tried going gluten free before but since it wasn't life or death I was very lazy about sticking to it. Now, I really have no choice so as much as it sucks it will help me be healthier.

I have UC and am gluten intolerant but not been diagnosed as celiac.

I am doing so much better since eating 98% GF and avoiding nightshade veggies.

I agree with rcasch,
Although no disease is good, perhaps there is some controlling the imflammation now, and put off of the surgery.
I wish you the best.

Good luck to you in managing your Celiac. Sometimes a diagnosis is a blessing in disguise. It forces you to take care of yourself. Celiac Disease is no joke. Neither is Diabetes (I recently received that diagnosis.) The people in my building who have died or gotten amputations or who are always going to the hospital are those who won't face reality about their diabetes. It's great that you are facing reality about your illness. I COMMEND YOU for that!

Thank you all!!! Yes, Livingwater, I am thankful to know rather than go on blind about it. After reading up and learning of all the things that can result from continuing a gluten filled diet with celiac I am grateful to be able to take care of myself.... no matter how overwhelming and frustrating it can be.