When one coeliac diagnosis became two: Wicklow mum and daughter share gluten free journey

"When Mary McCloskey's daughter Hannah was diagnosed with coeliac disease at just eight years old, having suffered from persistent stomach pains, it marked the beginning of a new way of life for the entire family."

"What followed was not only a major shift in how they eat at home and socialise, but the unexpected discovery that Mary herself had been living with the same condition for years - turning their journey into one of shared challenges, careful planning and determination not to let it limit their lives."

"Mary McCloskey was diagnosed with coeliac disease after being tested following her daughter's diagnosis at the age of eight. She says she had symptoms for years, but did not realise what it was"

Hannah McCloskey was diagnosed with coeliac disease at eight after persistent stomach pains. Her diagnosis prompted testing and a new way of life for the whole family. Eating at home changed, and social plans required careful consideration. Mary McCloskey later learned she had coeliac disease as well, despite having symptoms for years. The family’s experience became shared, involving careful planning and determination to avoid letting the condition limit their lives.

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