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Vision Issues

Cathylinds

By Cathylinds
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Cathylinds Rookie
Cathylinds
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Has anyone experienced headaches and kalidescope vision after going gluten and dairy free.  I was diagnosed with celiac at the end of June and the headaches and vision problems started about three weeks ago 

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cristiana Veteran
cristiana
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Hi Cathylinds

Have you suffered from any type of migraine before?

I seem to have had all sorts through the years.  Pain and nausea, often starting in my neck, then auras both eyes, and after going gluten free a rapid improvement, only to get what they think is an aura in my right eye when I peer at black and white print which started after about a year of being gluten free.  Oh - and I'm now getting the pain and nausea ones back that start in my neck (which I attribute to hormones/peri.)  

 

 

 

 

Cathylinds Rookie
Cathylinds
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I had vision migranes once or twice I had trouble seeing far away but now I can’t see close up 

cristiana Veteran
cristiana
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Yes - seeing close up is what brings on my one eye aura.  I went to the doctors and the opticians and they seemed to think that as I am predisposed to migraines it was just another type.  I've had a few MRIs in the past but they didn't offer me one on this occasion.  Perhaps they felt as I was a migraine veteran I didn't need to have further tests, but as a hypochondriac as much as I hate seeing doctors and having tests I'd almost rather they had as I feel there is a bit of uncertainty about my latest diagnosis.  That said migraines are incredibly common.

How long do the visual disturbances last for?  I think auras typically last about 20 minutes don't they?

I think in your position I'd make an appointment with an optician or doctor and see what they think.  

tessa25 Rising Star
tessa25
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I used to get migraines regularly. They stopped as soon as I started taking magnesium.

 

cristiana Veteran
cristiana
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17 hours ago, tessa25 said:

I used to get migraines regularly. They stopped as soon as I started taking magnesium.

 

That's a great tip.  I've stopped taking it so I'll give it another try!

Posterboy Mentor
Posterboy
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Cristiana,

Here is the research on Magnesium.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22426836

It is best taken ahead of a migraine. ..it doesn't work (as) well for acute cases.

But B-2 Riboflavin might.  It has a high degree of correlation to migraines and why taking a B-complex should help too!

A B-complex (B6,B12, Folic Acid) could also help your Homocysteine levels which can lead to eye problems too. . . especially the B-12.

This research summarizes these findings well.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4359851/

Here is a good livestrong article on B-12 possible connection's to migraines.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/268141-b12-migraines/

I hope this is helpful but it is not medical advice.

2 Timothy 2: 7 “Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” this included.

Posterboy by the grace of God,

 

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cristiana Veteran
cristiana
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Thanks so much, Posterboy!

 

tessa25 Rising Star
tessa25
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To be clear. I stopped getting migraines when I started taking magnesium daily.

posterboy and ennis are the experts on how much to take.

Posterboy Mentor
Posterboy
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cristiana and tessa25,

Here is a good thread on the many benefits and the best form and frequency to take Magnesium.

Never double (2x) up a dose of Magnesium Citrate (to catch up on a tablet/capsule) if you forgot to take it at breakfast/lunch etc.)) or take it on an empty stomach and you should be fine.

Taking the more expensive Magnesium Glycinate will not flush the way Magnesium Citrate can.

Space it out either morning and evening (2x) or with each meal which ever is most convenient.

It really helps fatigue, cramps, produces vivid dreams and a steady movement for most people especially as the Magnesium Citrate form with meals.

Dreams will begin to become vivid too you in the first couple weeks after starting Magnesium Citrate/Glycinate a sign you are taking it a high enough dose to actively effect your body in a positive way.

I hope this is  helpful but it not medical advise.

As always “Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” 2 Timothy 2: 7, this included.

How else can we learn if we don't consider what others have to say?

I learn soooooooo much by what others share and I truly hope this is helpful.

Posterboy by the grace of God,

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Teliac92 Newbie
Teliac92
Posted

Thank you for responding with this information. 

I was taking 500mg of magnesium for about a week but it did not help with my headaches. Is magnesium citrate different than magnesium? 

tessa25 Rising Star
tessa25
Posted

I took magnesium oxide, because that's the only kind I can take. But I wouldn't recommend trying that route. Probably magnesium deficiency isn't your reason for headaches. It worked quickly for me.

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RD13 Rookie
RD13
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Hi - I have been diagnosed with celiac disease two months ago. I too am suffering from strange vision issues -- things don't seem solid to me sometimes. I have been to a few eye doctors, and most of them are of an opinion that I suffer from dry eyes. Is that common in celiac disease? I have been putting the recommended eye drops but have not felt any significant improvement tbh.

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cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
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59 minutes ago, RD13 said:

Hi - I have been diagnosed with celiac disease two months ago. I too am suffering from strange vision issues -- things don't seem solid to me sometimes. I have been to a few eye doctors, and most of them are of an opinion that I suffer from dry eyes. Is that common in celiac disease? I have been putting the recommended eye drops but have not felt any significant improvement tbh.

It takes up to a year to heal from celiac disease as the learning curve for the gluten free diet is steep and other parts of the body, besides the small intestine, may be damaged.  Eye issues are common with autoimmune.  You might consider giving yourself more time to heal.  If not, see an ophthalmologist who knows about autoimmune issues.  

When I was diagnosed, I had a hard time seeing.  I almost did not pass the DMV eye test when I went for my driver’s license renewal and I was wearing brand new glasses!  Within a year or so, my eyes were better.  My prescription has continued to improve over the past six years. 

I do struggle with Ocular Rosacea, which is linked to my Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and/or my autoimmune gastritis.  It ebbs and flows.  It can be made much worse with a gluten exposure.  

Since you have had your eyes examined a few times and doctors did not find anything specific, concentrate on healing from celiac disease.  It might be the root cause of your eye issues.  

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