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Do I have more chance of celiac disease with ADHD & EDS?

DissyLissyBissy
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DissyLissyBissy Newbie
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Basically been struggling with loads of gut issues and tiredness, I recently got diagnosed with EDS and ADHD. 
 

Does anyone have any info about the increased risk of celiac disease with these co-occurring conditions? 
 

Thanks 

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Additionally my iron, b13 and folate levels are all in my boots so I defiantly have some sort of absorption issue going on. 

trents Grand Master
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Auto immune disease tend to cluster. Having one increases the likelihood of having others. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder.

knitty kitty Grand Master
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@DissyLissyBissy,

I know EDS and Celiac are genetic.  If you have EDS, you have a higher risk of Celiac Disease.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27321543/

 

However, before going whole hog on the ADHD diagnosis, correct your vitamin deficiencies! 

Deficiencies in B Complex vitamins can give symptoms of ADHD.   There are eight essential B vitamins which depend on each other to work properly.  Celiac Disease damages the small intestine where they are usually absorbed.  Malabsorption of nutrients is a hallmark of Celiac.  

One B vitamin that can cause ADHD like symptoms is Thiamine.  I tested on the ADHD scale when I was Thiamine deficient.  Gastrointestinal beriberi and fatigue are also symptoms of Thiamine deficiency.

All testing for Celiac Disease should be done while still consuming gluten.  Have you had any tests for Celiac yet? 

 

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