Better In Some Ways, Worse In Others?

[frenchiemama]

I've been gluten-free since April 21st of this year. Lots of things have improved. My skin is clear (I have DH), my headaches are almost gone, my GI symptoms are gone, people keep telling me that I look healthier as well.

The problem is that I seem to be getting sicker in other ways. I feel tired a lot, and achey. I get sick ALL the time. My immune system must be in the toilet, because I've been sick pretty much non-stop since July. I get over one thing and get hit with another.

I used to get sick frequently before going gluten-free, but this is ridiculous. I thought that going gluten-free would make me more resistant to illness and infection, but it appears to be quite the opposite.

I've been to my doctor and she can't find anything in my bloodwork.

Has anyone else experienced this?

[tarnalberry]

If you're actually repeatedly getting sick (infection-wise), you might try an infectious disease specialist, or someone who specializes in immune system issues.

[frenchiemama]

Yeah, I'm getting repeatedly sick and getting infections (like boils and infected cuts). It's brutal. I'm seeing my GP this week, I'll ask her about a specialist.

[darlindeb25]

Have you had your B12 levels checked. Many celiacs have a very hard time with B-12 levels and maybe your iron too. Ask the specialist about having these levels checked. My iron is low right now and I am cold all the time. Feel better hun! Deb

[frenchiemama]

Deb, no I haven't had my B12 checked recently at all. I do take a daily B12 sublingual, but possibly I could be taking too little. I know that my iron is low and my dermo said that low iron can contribute to getting sores/boils.