Does Gluten Affect Mental Focus?

[rain]

I know that gluten causes brain fog, depression and anxiety. I have all three but they have dramatically lessened since eliminating gluten several months ago. I still struggle very hard with reading/writing/expressing thoughts that require more concentration. Something simple like recalling what channel a tv show that I enjoyed was on, or even what happened in the show is nearly impossible. Do others know what I'm talking about?

I was undiagnosed with celiac for probably 25+ years so I'm sure I'll need several years to heal but before I start waiting (and not looking for other causes, such as other food allergies) I wanted to ask what others think.

I will add - the reason I think it's a food allergy is because one of my reactions to concentrating is to eat. I usually eat cereal or corn chips. So....as you see, corn or something in those foods is next on my list to investigate. The other reaction I have is to withdraw so it's possibly emotional, but my instinct says it's not.

Thanks for your thoughts.

[Lisa]

Yes. I would contact your doctor and get a full metabolic work-up to check vitamin and mineral deficiencies, first before you explore other issues. Often the neurological symptoms are the last to leave, but you better check to make sure that there may not be an imbalance of some sort.

And concentrate on a full - balanced diet.

[rain]

Thanks Lisa. I will be seeing my doctor in two weeks so I'l ask her, as well as concentrating on diet. I'm taking supplements now also, so maybe that's helping.