hands - weird...

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Hi all,

Almost four years ago, I was diagnosed with Celiac. I did everything I could to avoid gluten, never cheated, but last year my tests were horrible, as bad as they were when I first found out I had celiac. I realized that some products were not safe as they claimed to be. So, I stopped eating them and if I was stressed out, I would only buy the most expensive ones from Germany since I thought that they had to fulfill certain standards. Anyhow, soon after I was diagnosed , I noticed that my ring finger, right hand, used to tremble. Now, it still trembles but I feel like my pinky is moving toward the right (maybe it is because of this that i felt that the ring finger was shaking). Also, the pinky on my left hand involuntarily just rises. I have to admit it is very freaky and terrifying. I noticed that when I eat gluten free chocolate or other sweet products, that my hands and even wrists hurt so much. So, since February 15, I have not had any gluten free products. What do you think? 

[knitty kitty]

Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which results in malnutrition and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.  

Here's an article that explains how vitamin deficiencies might be the cause of your finger problems.

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I found I felt much better after going on the AutoImmune Paleo Protocol (AIP) diet and a low histamine diet.  Others follow the Fasano diet with good results.  The AIP diet cuts out most processed foods.  Gluten free versions of processed foods often contain additives like microbial transglutaminase (called meat glue) which is used to enhance texture and flavor.  It's even used in yogurt.  But, it causes inflammation in Celiacs.  Here's an article about it.

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You might want to discuss deficiencies with your doctor before starting supplementing on your own in order to get a base line, an accurate measurement of your nutritional status.   

Hope this helps.