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A Gluten Free Podcast
My Bone Density Scan Results: The Importance of Advocacy & Follow Up Care in Coeliac Disease
A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 169
In today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I share something personal in the hope that it might help you on your own coeliac and gluten free journey. I recently had a bone density scan, and the results showed that I have osteopenia. This was a screening I had to push for. It wasn’t something that was automatically suggested to me. If I hadn’t advocated for myself, I wouldn’t have known about this issue or had the chance to address it early.
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects much more than just digestion, and bone health is a big part of that. Many people with coeliac disease are at risk of low bone density due to years of malabsorption before diagnosis, yet routine follow-up care isn’t always offered. That’s why it’s so important to be proactive about your health.
In this episode, I talk about:
- My experience getting a bone density scan – what led me to push for it and how I felt about the results.
- The link between coeliac disease and osteopenia/osteoporosis – why coeliac disease can put people at risk for weakened bones.
- The importance of follow-up care for coeliac disease – what health checks should be part of ongoing management.
- Why you need to be your own best advocate – because if you don’t speak up for your health, things can be missed.
Follow-Up Care for Coeliac Disease
Coeliac Australia provides clear guidelines on what follow-up care should look like for people with coeliac disease. This includes:
- Regular blood tests to check for nutrient deficiencies and coeliac antibodies
- A repeat gastroscopy (if needed) to check for intestinal healing
- Bone density scans for those at risk of osteoporosis or osteopenia
- Monitoring for other autoimmune conditions linked to coeliac disease
Resources & Links
- Coeliac Australia’s follow-up care recommendations: https://coeliac.org.au/learn/ongoing-management/
- More information on coeliac disease and bone health: https://coeliac.org.au/article/osteoporosis/
Join the Conversation
Have you had a bone density scan? Were you offered one, or did you have to request it? I’d love to hear about your experience. Also, do you know a bone specialist who I could speak to on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram @a.gffamily, join the conversation in our Facebook group, or shoot me an email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com
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