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    Does Fluttering or Twitching In Lower Abdomen Mean Celiac Disease?

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    I have been getting this feeling for the past few days, where my lower abdomen will start to twitch/flutter/spasm, not sure what to call it exactly.

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    Celiac.com 10/17/2019 - One of the most common general questions about celiac disease that we get on our forum is the question of whether fluttering or twitching in the abdomen is related to celiac disease.

    As Victoria6012 wrote:

    • "I have been getting this feeling for the past few days, where my lower abdomen will start to twitch/flutter/spasm, not sure what to call it exactly. If I put my hand on my stomach I can feel it, and I can also see it when I look in the mirror as it happens. Can anybody tell me if they've experienced something like this before? I'm afraid there's something wrong with me."

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    The short answer is 'no.' There is currently no science to show that such symptoms are related to celiac disease.

    In response to the question, contributor Bellabee wrote:

    • "I just read an article that stated that there’s a main artery that goes straight down from the heart to the very low abdomen. It will flush blood fast after a large meal, when your (sic) pregnant as to pump blood to fetus and in some rare cases it’s an aortic aneurism. The last is obviously quite scary. So going to the Dr is wise. If it an aneurism they can be resolved when caught early."

    Bellabee is likely correct here. Blood flow to the stomach can change depending on food intake, and blood flow fluctuations are the most likely culprit of any abdominal fluttering or twitching.

    Fluttering or twitching in the abdomen is not a typical symptom of celiac disease, or a sign of a "flare-up" or celiac reaction to gluten. However, because celiac disease symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, it's possible that in some cases it is related. In most cases it's likely a natural result of digestion, or indigestion. Of course, if the condition persists or becomes uncomfortable, it's good to check with a doctor.


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    sc'Que?

    Fluttering of the lower abdomen was THE SYMPTOM that forced me to start looking into why I was feeling bad.  And once I cut gluten, the fluttering stopped. Anecdotal and certainly base at that!  But abdominal fluttering and anemia were the symptoms that convinced me that my problem was worth investigating.  

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    Beverage

    A fluttering effervescent feeling in the abdomen was the only intestinal symptom I had. 

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    Guest Ggg

    My fluttering has been going on for 3/4 days seems to accure after a meal or when I’m resting I’m 54 partial hysterectomy so no worries of a pregnancy so what is it 

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    3 hours ago, Guest Ggg said:

    My fluttering has been going on for 3/4 days seems to accure after a meal or when I’m resting I’m 54 partial hysterectomy so no worries of a pregnancy so what is it 

    See your doctor.  Celiac disease requires antibodies testing (Blood test) and/or small intestinal biopsies for a diagnosis.  He or she can rule out other illnesses like cancer or an infection.  

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    Guest Angela

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    please can somebody help for the last 2 days iv been feeling what I can only describe as the fluttering feeling like when you first feel your baby move but i have been sterized for 11 years its driving me mad please help. Thankyou

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    Guest Fabiola

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    I’m 17 almost 18 and I’ve been having this feeling of fluttering or twitching on my stomach and or back . I could feel it with my hand sometimes at random times . I sometimes have lower back pains and some rib cage , or hip pains. Or my tail bone. Recently I got hit with fatigue but I’m not sure if it’s the heat or my sleep schedule . I took tests but they’re negative . I’d get random head aches too . Or sometimes get the feeling of lightning on my stomach and it hurts my hooha as well but it lasts like 5 seconds . Help!!

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    Guest Karriem

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    On 8/19/2020 at 2:24 PM, Guest Fabiola said:

    I’m 17 almost 18 and I’ve been having this feeling of fluttering or twitching on my stomach and or back . I could feel it with my hand sometimes at random times . I sometimes have lower back pains and some rib cage , or hip pains. Or my tail bone. Recently I got hit with fatigue but I’m not sure if it’s the heat or my sleep schedule . I took tests but they’re negative . I’d get random head aches too . Or sometimes get the feeling of lightning on my stomach and it hurts my hooha as well but it lasts like 5 seconds . Help!!

    Check with your MD or Functional Medicine Practitioner for following:

    1. Check Vitamin D-3/Magnesium/Potassium levels

    2. Check Blood Glucose/A1C levels

    3. Thyroid Test (T3/T4 levels)

    4. Female Hormone Panel

    5. ANA Test (for autoimmune)

    6. Celiac/Gluten Sensitivity Test

    *7. Consider buying a product called "Para 3" to rid your body of potential parasites

    *This option can be done without doctor's approval

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    Scott Adams

    Regarding #7, you would not want to treat parasites unless you first went to your doctor and tested positive for them. At which point, the doctor would treat you for them.

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    Guest Stephanie

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    On 8/19/2020 at 8:24 PM, Guest Fabiola said:

    I’m 17 almost 18 and I’ve been having this feeling of fluttering or twitching on my stomach and or back . I could feel it with my hand sometimes at random times . I sometimes have lower back pains and some rib cage , or hip pains. Or my tail bone. Recently I got hit with fatigue but I’m not sure if it’s the heat or my sleep schedule . I took tests but they’re negative . I’d get random head aches too . Or sometimes get the feeling of lightning on my stomach and it hurts my hooha as well but it lasts like 5 seconds . Help!!

    Hi there 

    I am 28 and experience the exact same problems as you and I have been for about 8 months. Have you found a diagnosis? Thank you 😌

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    Guest Hysterectomy does that

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    On 7/1/2020 at 12:56 PM, Guest Ggg said:

    My fluttering has been going on for 3/4 days seems to accure after a meal or when I’m resting I’m 54 partial hysterectomy so no worries of a pregnancy so what is it 

    Hi, I wouldnt worry about it. I had a hysterectomy recently as well and I have the flutter feeling whenever I sneeze or cough; it is just your body responding to a strong force of compression;stress on the organs in the abdominal area. That is why the Doctor asks us to use a pillow when we cough, sneeze or laugh

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    Guest javajava

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    I have been dealing with stomach pain for the last 2 years.  I have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy.  I had pollyps removed, one of which was a carcinoid tumor (2018).  Most recent scope was 2020.  I have now had this same fluttering feeling for 3  days straight, no breaks, just constant fluttering, even when I am sleeping.  I went to the ER on day 2 but labs were normal.  Maybe connected but also random, I had rhabdo in 2019 that nearly killed me.  I am currently waiting on PET scan results but in the mean time am looking for any guidance or help on how to convey this to doctors because to be frank, Im tired of paying for all these visits and still not being diagnosed or treated for anything.

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    trents

    I'm not clear on what it is you want to convey to the doctors. Do you refer to the fluttering sensation or a desire to broach the idea with them of possibly having celiac disease and wanting to be tested for it?

    A number of people on this forum have complained about fluttering in the upper abdomen, usually around the bottom of the rib cage. I do not think this would be considered a classic celiac disease symptom, however. Stomach pain would be.

    When your endoscopy was done, do you know if the took a biopsy of the small bowel lining to check for damaged villi in the lining of the SB? Damage to the villi would be solid evidence of celiac disease. There are also blood antibody tests for celiac disease which is usually done before an endoscopy/biosy of the small bowel. Elevated antibodies are indicators of damage to the small bowel lining. The most important antibody test for celiac disease is the TTG_IGA test. There are also home tests kits available for around $100 where you take a stool sample and send it off to a lab.

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