I had horrible mood swings and anger issues before I was diagnosed! I thought I had a drinking problem in college because I would become completely belligerent. Then I got diagnosed with celiac and realized that beer, the college drink of choice, is gluten...I get super belligerent if I eat bread too btw It's definitely a gluten thing.
/Meg
Hi
You should definitely get a blood test and endoscopy to determine if you have celiac. If you do, and you are eating gluten then that could definitely explain both you depression and why your anti depressant medication isn't working. Most hormones, including serotonin and dopamine both of which are typically responsible for depression, are regulated...
Hi Mel
I got diagnosed as Celiac 13 years ago when I was 19 years old and in college. I can confirm for you that unfortunately it does take an incredible amount of time for the intestines to heal and the body to get back in balance. I'm sure its terrible to watch your child suffer and not be herself but it does get better with time, a lot of time. One...