Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Celiac, Colitis and chronic UTI's

Jeanne E. Schneider

Recommended Posts

Jeanne E. Schneider Newbie
Jeanne E. Schneider
Posted

I have a question, (also have various allergies), is there also a correlation with Celiac D., and or, Colitis, that somehow 'may' be causing chronic UTI's too???  Sooo discouraged right now :-(

 

Going to see a Gastro Dr. in February :-(

 

Thank YOU

 

Jeanne

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted
1 hour ago, Jeanne E. Schneider said:

I have a question, (also have various allergies), is there also a correlation with Celiac D., and or, Colitis, that somehow 'may' be causing chronic UTI's too???  Sooo discouraged right now :-(

 

Going to see a Gastro Dr. in February :-(

 

Thank YOU

 

Jeanne

Sure.  UTIs  are caused by bacteria.  Diarrhea causes a lot of bacteria to get smeared around and it can get into your urinary track.  (I am assuming you are female) 

 

Open Original Shared Link

 

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
Posted

Why wait until February?  Your PCP (or any medical doctor) can order the celiac antibodies blood panel before you even see the GI.  

Open Original Shared Link

I have a family member who struggled with UTIs for years (and she runs the nursing department at a teaching hospital).   She has not suffered from one since she went Gluten Free.  Celiac disease is systemic and affects everyone a bit differently.  It is one reason why it takes so long for most to get a diagnosis, but get that diagnosis or rule out celiac disease before you try the gluten free diet.  I just met a person who has been gluten free for years.  She actually works for a GI who has been bugging her to do a challenge, but she knows that 8 to 12 weeks of eating gluten is now going to make her very sick.  It is a shame that even those who work in the medical profession are so mis-informed (I do not know, but I bet she went gluten free prior to working for a GI).  

It might not be gluten, but since you are since you have Colitis....get it checked out.  

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      126,220
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    EleanorofA
    Newest Member
    EleanorofA
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      120.9k
    • Total Posts
      69.2k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Gluten free vitamins

      By trents · Posted

      The forms that vitamin and mineral supplements come in can be important. Bioavailability (i.e., how well they are absorbed) is often sacrificed for the sake of cost and shelf life. The vitamin or mineral you are targeting is always chemically combined with other elements to make them into a dispensable form (such as a powder, liquid or a pill) and to give them some chemical stability for shelf life.
    • llisa
      Gluten free vitamins

      By llisa · Posted

      Thank you so much! I will look for that.
    • trents
      Gluten free vitamins

      By trents · Posted

      @llisa, back then when you tried magnesium and it upset your tummy, I'm guessing you were using the most common form of magnesium found on store shelves, namely, magnesium oxide. It has a reputation for having a laxative effect. It is not very well absorbed and so draws a lot of water into the colon, just like the laxative known as milk of magnesia. I'm guessing if you would switch to the "glycinate" form of magnesium you would not have this problem. Magnesium glycinate is absorbed much better. If you can't find magnesium glycinate at your local stores, you can order gluten free brands of it off of Amazon.
    • llisa
      Gluten free vitamins

      By llisa · Posted

      I've tried magnesium before. Twice in 2 years. It really upset my stomach. And that was before this celiac disease diagnosis. (Finally, after 2 years of trying to find out what was wrong with me.) I have no idea how sensitive I am. When my stomach was upset, I'd go to my comfort foods: cream of wheat, cheese and crackers, scrambled eggs and toast...so, making myself worse by trying to feel better.  Just got results of biopsy yesterday, so today is first day of trying no gluten and reading that it can be hiding in vitamins and meds. So, I welcome ALL advice and personal experiences. No advice is too basic. I know nothing. Thank you!
    • trents
      Gluten free vitamins

      By trents · Posted

      Have you considered also supplementing with magnesium and zinc? We usually recommend these two as well. D3, Calcium and Magnesium all important for bone and nerve health.
×
×
  • Create New...