At first, Julie Swintkowski was relieved when she was diagnosed with celiac disease. The Hayward woman finally knew what was causing her health problems. The inherited disorder doesn't allow her body to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and some other grains. The gluten intolerance caused her severe cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss and even the loss of some teeth.
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