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I tried algae based calcium supplements, but because I have Dermatitis Herpetiformis I broke out with dermatitis herpetiformis blisters. Do be careful. Iodine, whether in iodized salt or seaweed or some types of fish, can stimulate dermatitis herpetiformis. I stick to cruciferous veggies (broccoli, kale and other green leafy veggies), but I avoid spinach...
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So sorry to hear you are going through this! What OTC med did you take?
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Yep,yep,yep, called it from experience. I've lived through SIBO and Candida myself. I get a different sorts of reactions to dairy, high sugar consumption, and gluten. I react to Casein, the protein in dairy. Try the AIP diet. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne designed it and is a Celiac herself. Her book, the Paleo Approach, has been most helpful.
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Yes, I know. Without sufficient Folate, Cobalamine, and Pyridoxine, the body can't get rid of high homocysteine levels. High homocysteine levels make one restless, interferes with sleep and resembles ADHD symptoms. High homocysteine levels occur in Celiac Disease. Chronic high histamine levels lead to high homocysteine levels. Impact of supplementation...
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@MMeade, People who get over-methylated are frequently low in Pyridoxine Vitamin B6. Pyridoxine helps regulate the methylation process so it doesn't run amok. P-5-P is the active form. All eight essential B vitamins work in concert together. Just taking one or two can throw the rest out of balance. If you have malabsorption as occurs in Celiac...
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@Rejoicephd, I took high dose Vitamin D to correct my severe deficiency quickly. It's safe to do this. I felt much better once my Vitamin D level was about eighty ng/mL. Vitamin D works as a hormone and helps calms the immune system between 80 - 100 ng/mL. High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation Can Correct Hypovitaminosis D Prior to Total Knee...
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@cristiana, I'm glad your A1Cs have come back as normal! Penicillin based antibiotics like flucloxacillin can deplete thiamine, but low thiamine won't cause high mchc. But SIBO bacteria will take advantage of low thiamine and all those oats to become overgrown. SIBO bacteria can interfere with iron and B12 absorption and may cause high mchc...
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Hi, @cristiana, @trents is correct. Red blood cell size is important. High blood glucose blood levels can affect red blood cells causing them to bloat, then shrink which causes the iron to become concentrated, thus higher mchc. Have you increased your carbs to compensate for reducing your meat? All those oats? Have you had an A1C test...
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@RejoicephdRejoicephd, Glad you're continuing the vitamin supplementation. High dose Thiamine has been shown to improve fibromyalgia symptoms. Vitamin D also helps. Interesting Reading: High-dose thiamine improves the symptoms of fibromyalgia https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3669831/ And... The Role of Nutrient Supplementation...
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Look into a whole foods Paleo diet like the Autoimmune Protocol Diet. Gluten free processed foods are frequently loaded with saturated fats and fiber, and extremely low in nutritional value. Talk to your doctor and dietician about supplementing with essential vitamins and minerals while on a gluten free diet.
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@AMY KACHER, Get checked for vitamin deficiencies! Deficiencies in any of several of the B vitamins and Vitamin D can cause depression. Discuss with your doctor and dietician supplementing with essential vitamins and minerals while you are gluten free. Celiac disease affects the absorption of these essential nutrients because of the inflammation...
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Blood results
knitty kitty replied to Heatherisle's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
@Heatherisle, Your daughter needs to be checked for Vitamin B12 deficiency as soon as possible! The nitrogen compounds in anesthesia can precipitate a B12 deficiency resulting in severe depression. Please have her checked immediately! The nitrogen compounds in anesthesia (both gas and injected anesthesia) bind irrevocably with the Cobalt... -
Welcome to the forum, @MMeade! I found taking Thiamine Vitamin B1 in the form Benfotiamine helpful. I have Celiac, hypothyroidism, and diverticulosis. Inflammation caused by Celiac or allergic reactions cause "leaky gut syndrome" which allows food particles to pass from the intestines into the blood stream where they cause further inflammation in the...
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Thiamine has antifungal properties. The body uses thiamine to keep bacteria and yeasts from overgrowth in the digestive system. Fluconazole use can cause thiamine deficiency. Supplementing with thiamine in the form Benfotiamine would be beneficial as Benfotiamine promotes intestinal healing. Thiamine and the other B vitamins tend to...
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Blood results
knitty kitty replied to Heatherisle's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Have you had a DNA test to look for Celiac disease genes? If she doesn't have any celiac specific genes, look for another explanation. If she does have Celiac genes, assume they are turned on and active Celiac disease is progressing. All first degree relatives (mother, father, siblings, children) should be genetically tested as well. Sometimes blood... -
Welcome to the forum, @Natalia Revelo! Yes, I've been in a similar situation. You can read about my journey in my blog here. I found most doctors and others do not pay much attention to vitamins. Herbal supplements can be helpful, but they can't help as much as supplementing with vitamins. You're not deficient in herbs, you're deficient in essential...
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Alcohol
knitty kitty replied to James47's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
That "gut ache" after drinking may be more than alcohol not agreeing with a gut that's trying to heal. Alcohol prevents absorption of vitamins, and actually breaks thiamine Vitamin B 1 so it cannot function. Thiamine deficiency can cause Gastrointestinal Beriberi, with symptoms of digestive upsets and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and... -
Oh, lovely, another knitter! What are your favorite things to knit? I love knitting lace. Lace doileys and shawls. And socks, not necessarily lacy though. Low Vitamin D has an impact on the thyroid. The Role of Vitamin D in Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases: A Narrative Review https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9966459/ Impact of...
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Vitamin D acts as a hormone and influences other hormones if the Vitamin D level is at eighty nmol/l or above. I had a lot of hormone problems when my Vitamin D was in single digits prior to diagnosis of celiac disease. Vitamin D is needed to keep bones strong and helps regulate the immune system, lowering inflammation. I used high dose Vitamin...
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Progesterone stimulates the thyroid. The thyroid stimulates the immune system which increases production of IgG antibodies. Progesterone Upregulates Gene Expression in Normal Human Thyroid Follicular Cells https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4454767/ Celiac Disease and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: The Two Peas in a Pod https://pmc...
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@Mettedkny, Have you had your thyroid checked lately? People with thyroid problems like Hashimoto's thyroiditis produce tTg IgG antibodies whether exposed to gluten or not. Hashimoto's is another autoimmune disease frequently found with Celiac disease. Do you eat iodized salt or sea salt? P. S. Progesterone stimulates the thyroid. The...
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Actually, it's an opioid hit. Gluten attaches to opioid receptors we have throughout our bodies including our digestive systems. That opioid hit from gluten attaching to opioid receptors is probably why some people don't have gastrointestinal symptoms. Some people feel worse after going gluten free because they are no longer consuming exogenous opioids...
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Welcome, @annamarie6655, I followed the AIP diet, too. It allows the intestines time to heal. I still avoid a lot of processed foods. Once you get used to eating whole foods, they taste better than processed foods. I couldn't eat pepperoni without becoming ill. Pepperoni is a processed meat that uses "meat glue" to hold its shape. "Meat glue...
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Welcome to the tribe! Do discuss the Autoimmune Protocol Diet (Dr. Sarah Ballantyne) with your dietician. The AIP diet helps while the intestines are healing, lowering potential to develop other food sensitivities. Be sure to discuss supplementing with vitamins and minerals. Damaged intestines don't absorb essential nutrients well. Supplementing...
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Allegra is an antihistamine. Histamine is released by the body as part of the autoimmune and immune responses, so an antihistamine would be helpful. Following the low histamine version of the AIP diet is helpful as well because there's also histamine in foods. Sometimes our body has trouble getting rid of the histamine it makes and the histamine from our...
