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Derrick Newbie

I have all the symptoms, but have not been diagnose. Can i take multi-vitamins for this type of disease.to help symptom.


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A multivitamin can help with some nutritional deficiencies but it is not always effective (can't be absorbed by a celiac's damaged intestinal villi).

 

If you suspect celiac disease, I strongly recommend  getting tested.  It is not possible to get an accurate celiac disease test after going gluten-free so it is best to test before any dietary changes are made.

 

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kareng Grand Master

A vitamin won't cure or heal Celiac disease. The only way to " manage" Celiac disease is the gluten free diet. Get tested before you go gluten free.

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