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The information and philosophies that you will find in the kids section of this site are based on more than 20 years of research and experience. Many of the articles here are written by Danna Korn, founder of R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids), a free support group started in 1991 for families of kids on the gluten-free diet.
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Victoria, It can be. Up to 40% of Celiac's have some Neurologic/Psychriatric issues. Here is the research on the anxiety and depression issues common in celiac's entitled "Neurologic and Psychiatric Manifestations of Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3641836/ I used to have terrible anxiety (un-natural anxiety) almost to the point of a panic attack. Taking Zinc lozenges (they self regulate) with a metalic taste in your mouth helped many of my anxiety issues. Later (or around the same time I cant remember now) I learned magnesium and B-Vitamins could also help. Taking a B-complex as I think Ennis_tx mentioned (in another thread) and taking Magnesium Citrate helped many of my depression issues. Here is a good article that explains some of the vitamins/minerals that some one can take that can help anxiety and depression issues entitled "The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Psychiatry" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3046018/ I hope this is helpful but it is not medical advice. Low Iron is also common (IDA) in celiac's and has been shown to be associated with panic attacks. Here is the research on low Iron and B-6 entitled "Low serum concentrations of vitamin B6 and iron are related to panic attack and hyperventilation attack" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23603926 I didn't know any of this then. But it is not all in your head as doctor's some times are prone to say. The anxiety is real! Again I hope this is helpful and good luck on your continued journey. There is hope I used to be you! Waking up on the "wrong side" of the bed. . . days in a row never knowing why? At least you know how gluten is effecting you or are at least right to suspect it and you can avoid it. . . . And sometimes just avoiding the issue once you have identified it is easier than dealing with the after math. And why would you want too anyway? It is not all in your head! Be your own advocate! Note/Remeber the research was on the "Neurologic and Psychiatric Manifestations of Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity" which you seem to have. You don't need to be full blown (officially) diagnosed celiac for gluten to affect you poorly as you are noticing. Again I hope this is helpful but this is not medical advice just some of the things I found helped me. And if they help you. Pay it forward and tell others. I wish I knew some of these things years and years ago as many of us do on this forum and why we still participate/share our experiences to help those still looking for answers sadly we had to find out on our own too often! 2 Timothy 2: 7 “Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” this included Posterboy by the grace of God, -
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Hi Victoria! Consider getting retested for celiac disease provided you are still eating gluten daily. Children of celiacs should be retested every few years even if they have no obvious symptoms. https://www.gluten.org/branchnews/relatives-tested-celiac-disease/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24552206 -
Hi, I wanted to submit some new info on the altoids smalls. They have been banned previously by celiacs due to wheat maltodextrin listed as an ingredient. However, I just noticed that on their tin, there the wheat maltodextrin is no longer listed in the ingredients. So, I wrote to wrigley's asking about that. Here's the replyi received: "Thanks for taking the time to contact the Wrigley Company. We really care about your questions and feedback. We had changed the formula with in the last couple years were we took the wheat maltodextrin out of the Altoids Smalls Mints. If the old tin you have says wheat maltodextrin it would be the old formula. If you have any additional questions or comments feel free to contact us at 1-800-WRIGLEY (974-4539) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST or visit us at www.wrigley.com." I thought that was great. But I wrote them again because I was still wondering about any other gluten possibly hiding in there. Here's their response: "Thanks for taking the time to contact the Wrigley Company. We really care about your questions and feedback. We are not using any oats, rye, barley, gluten or wheat in the Altoids Smalls Mints. The tin will not say gluten free on them. Because the ingredients are not tested or certified as gluten free. The only two products that have ever been certified gluten free are our Skittles Candy and Starburst Candy. Which you will see the gluten free statement on the outer packaging. If you have any additional questions or comments feel free to contact us at 1-800-WRIGLEY (974-4539) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST or visit us at www.wrigley.com." So it sounds like they are most likely ok now, except for the most sensitive of us. Just thought I'd share the info.
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