I have a pair of DQ1 genes. I've been gluten-free/CF for about 1 1/2 yrs. In addition to some gastro symptoms, I had peripheral neuropathy(PN) symptoms(numb toes/foot) before going gluten-free/CF. The gastro symptoms (bloating, gas, constipation) responded positively within a few days. The PN after about a year seemed to be be better, certainly no worse...
I would like to reiterate the value of food elimination testing and keeping a food log versus various other lab testing. My experience with food intolerance testing was lots of false positives (how many false negatives I have no idea) and confusion. I did the ELISA IgG food intolerance test with York Labs (I think they have subsequently changed their name...
I never thought about a possible connection.
I had an appendictomy two yrs ago at 58 yrs old.
I self diagnosed my gluten sensitivity earlier this year. Subsequent testing by Enterolab found evidence of gluten sensitivity but not celiac:
Hi Antigliadin IgA
Hi Antitissue Transglutaminase IgA
OK Malabsorption
HLA-DQ gene: HLA-DQB1*0602*0602 (double...