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Cold like symptoms related to coeliac?

**Liz**

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**Liz**
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 Hi all

This is a really supportive site and I have enjoyed reading some of the threads.

I found out I am coeliac about 6 weeks ago and have been gluten-free since. 

Over the last few years, I’ve been plagued by very regular periods of feeling like I’m coming down with a cold...fatigue, exhaustion, slightly swollen glands, some but not excessive mucus production in the back of my nose/ throat, struggling to think and function in my demanding job. But it never usually  turns into a proper cold. When this passes I feel fine with good energy for a couple of weeks or so. 

The GP kept palming me off saying I was having these never-ending cold symptoms due to stress but this just didn’t seem to fit for me as I mostly really look after myself. 

I am now wondering whether the symptoms are linked to an inflammatory response from the coeliacs. 

I have read that internal inflammation often goes up after going gluten-free for about a year.

I wondered whether others have had these symptoms and if people feel this is linked to coeliacs or maybe another condition linked to coeliacs.

Or whether general immunity is reduced so could be regular bugs I’m fighting off. I work in the NHS so am exposed to a lot of bugs.

I’m thinking about going to the doctor to have this looked into again as I am struggling to function at work a lot of the time, but don’t know whether to wait for year or so to see if the symptoms settle down.

I welcome your thoughts and experiences.

Thanks, Liz ?

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Could be related to nutrient deficiency as damaged intestines prevent proper and adequate absorption of nutrients. Common issues are stuff like the full spectrum of b-vitamins, iron, folate, magnesium, vitamin D etc. Get a full panel done for nutrients, if any or even borderline low you might look into supplementing them. B-vitamins, magnesium, and vitamin D are almost always needed at first.

Please also read over the newbie 101 thread and keep a food diary, my other suspicion is maybe not cold but allergies. It is very common for us to develop food allergies, intolerance, and sensitivities. See if your flares conside with diet changes, and see if a antihistamine gives you any relief. https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/91878-newbie-info-101/

 

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Thanks for your time replying and thoughts Ennis_TX.

I did have some tests when I was having mystery stomach pain pre-diagnosis. My iron levels were healthy so assumed I was absorbing other nutrients okay. I’m also vegan so I am very mindful about getting the right nutrients and do take supplements.

But I have lost some weight probably linked to coeliacs so that’s good advice to go get a full nutrient assessment sooner rather than later. Keeping a diary is also a good idea. Some dietician advice would also be handy to ask for. 

Will follow up that link

thanks and all the best...

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