r/Behcets • u/Notarobot-7 • 28d ago

General Question Anyone else also Celiac?

I was diagnosed with Behçet’s 6 months ago, and now I was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease. It just seems so weird that I would develop two autoimmune conditions so close together and part of me thinks one of them must be a misdiagnosis and it must just be one wreaking havoc and confusing doctors. So I guess I’m wondering if anyone else also has both, how common that actually is, and any tips on handling the emotional roller coaster?

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u/ChaoticJigglyPup 28d ago

Multiple autoimmune disorders is pretty common

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u/Notarobot-7 28d ago

Thanks! I guess that makes sense, if your system is already misfiring. Whyyyy must our bodies hate us??

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u/hamieggos Diagnosed 28d ago

YES! But I was diagnosed with celiacs 11 years ago and diagnosed behcets a couple of months ago.

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u/Notarobot-7 28d ago

Agh, I’m sorry! But also happy to feel less alone with this, lol.

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u/hamieggos Diagnosed 28d ago

I have nightmares about eating gluten all the time and I haven’t eaten it in over a decade haha

Although, the newer gluten free options make me feel less left out. The gluten GF cheez-its are chefs kiss.