Yesterday it was a year since my Grandma died. She had been very ill for a long time, and although it was a relief that she was no longer suffering, it was heartbreaking for all of us. For Ruth and Alex, it was the first time they had lost someone close to them.
Then in February this year Alex got sick. In agonising pain for months, he was convinced he was dying - had me worried I can tell you! In May I was told I had degenerative arthritis in my wrist which would continue to get worse and was already causing a lot of pain and difficulty in doing things. However this was eclipsed the following week when we were told that Alex's blood test had been positive for Coeliac Disease. Ruth was screened as a result, and in July we were told her blood test was positive too. A biopsy and endoscopy in August followed for Alex who was immediately told to start a gluten free diet as the damage to his small intestine was so extensive. In October Ruth had her biopsy and endoscopy and was instructed to start a gluten free diet once the results came back. Fortunately it was caught much earlier in Ruth, and the damage wasn't anywhere near as bad as with Alex, and she had few symptoms.
It has taken a long time to come to terms with everything, and to get used to the new diet. But finally I think we're getting there. I'm feeling positive for the first time in a long time. Seeing the children doing so well is inspiring.
Just need to get to the bottom of these abdominal pains I'm having, but hoping CT scan on 21st will shed some light on the situation. Hoping for positive news there too :)
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