Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com!
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Celiacs without Gut Pain

Blvr

By Blvr
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

Blvr Rookie
Blvr
Posted

I'd like to hear from those who don't feel bad when they eat gluten.  I have had a positive biopsy and blood test for Celiac Sprue.  My only symptom was anemia for which I now take iron.  I find it very difficult to follow a gluten free diet.  I am a senior citizen and think about the quality of life that I have left.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


pikakegirl Enthusiast
pikakegirl
Posted

I am 50 and was diagnosed 11 years ago as Silent Celiac. Fisrt i watched my undiagnosed father suffer from all the multisystem diseases that happen when eating gluten with Celiac. He passed of cardiac arrest at 62. I must say that it was hard to change my eating i  our culture. That said my health is better than i can recall. I did not have bad GI effects but it manifested in malnutrition with obesity, high cholesterol, high CRP, sclerosis of my aorta, skin issues, sinus infections, fibromyalgia like muscle pain, gallbladder failure, adrenal fatigue, thyroid damage and kidney stones. Things were never tied together before my diagnosis. I do not suffer any of those things now that i eat organic, non processed food. I am not a good cook and i have found quick easy one ingredient recipies. I keep food frozen and in my frig at all times so there is always something to grab. Also always carry freeze dried fruit and gluten-free nuts with me. Its about how i age and how imcan stay off all the meds my dad was in and out of the hospital tha drives me. I wish you well with this life changing challenge.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
Posted

I was diagnosed five years ago.  I did not have GI issues, but had anemia which resolved on a gluten free diet.  

Is the diet worth it?  Yes, I actually feel much better.  Things I attributed to age have resolved.  If I had been diagnosed earlier, I might have prevented my other autoimmune disorders from developing.  I might have prevented my vertebrae fractures from osteoporosis at the age of 50.  Please ask your doctor for a bone scan!  

The diet just takes time to learn and adjust.  You can do it!  

Celiac disease damages you systemically and that is a fact.  I think you will be surprised how much better you can feel on a gluten free diet.  I know I want to retire and enjoy myself!  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
tessa25 Rising Star
tessa25
Posted

What foods do you need gluten free equivalents for?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      121,196
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Eraser389
    Newest Member
    Eraser389
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      120.3k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Isolated DPG-Iga

      By trents · Posted

      So, I contacted Scott Adams, the author of that article and also the creator/admin of this website, and pointed out to him the need to clarify the information in the paragraph in question. He has now updated the paragraph and it is clear that the DGP-IGA does serve the purpose of circumventing the false negatives that IGA deficiencies can generate in the tTG-IGA antibody test.
    • knitty kitty
      Dehydration, dry skin and full body tingling when overheating

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      Here's a link... Thiamine Deficiency Causes Intracellular Potassium Wasting https://www.hormonesmatter.com/thiamine-deficiency-causes-intracellular-potassium-wasting/
    • Soleihey
      Lymph nodes

      By Soleihey · Posted

      Has anyone experimenced enlarged lymph nodes with celiac? Both in the neck and groin area. Imaging of both areas have said that lymph nodes are reactive in nature. However, they have been present for months and just wondering how long this may take to go down. Been gluten-free for about two months. Blood counts are normal.
    • Kmd2024
      Isolated DPG-Iga

      By Kmd2024 · Posted

      Hmm interesting I just assumed that any “IGA” tests including the DPG iga would be negative in a person who is IGA deficient but maybe that is not the case for the DPG test.
    • Scott Adams
      Constant low back, abdominal and pelvic pain!

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      If you were just diagnosed I can say that if you go 100% gluten-free should should see dramatic improvement of your symptoms over the next few months, but the hard part is to stay gluten-free. This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):    
×
×
  • Create New...