I am so glad I just read this post! I was diagnosed coeliac aged 21, but the health-care system in my home country (the UK) didn’t do much good looking after me and ensuring my needs were met.
Since moving to another country, I’ve had full blood work done by several doctors who always told me that my Vitamin D was rock-bottom because “you’re British. You don’t get much sunlight”… until yesterday, when I finally sat down with a great doctor. She ran bone density tests and diagnosed me with osteoporosis – I’m under 25 and have osteoporosis! – because my vitamin D and calcium levels are so low. Here’s hoping I can get this fixed!
Thanks for sharing your story, Jennifer. It’s inspired me for a long time now.
