Uveitis

[Frances of Alaska]

Has anyone else experienced uveitis as a result of celiac? 

[knitty kitty]

Welcome, Francis! 

Yes, I've experienced uveitis.  Horrible experience.  My heart goes out to you.   Turned out my Vitamin D level was very severely low.  Your eyes need vitamin D and Vitamin A to keep the eyes lubricated.  Celiacs have trouble absorbing enough of the fat soluble vitamins, Vitamins A, D, E, and K.  Your eyes also need these water soluble vitamins: B Complex vitamins, riboflavin and thiamine, and Vitamin C.  You may want to have your doctor check for vitamin and mineral deficiencies that commonly occur with Celiac Disease.  Sometimes supplementation for a little while is beneficial.

Hope this helps!

Knitty Kitty

[cyclinglady]

I second that your doctor should screen you for vitamin and mineral deficiencies as recommended by all leading celiac disease research centers.  Annual follow up testing should occur.  

https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/treatment-and-follow-up/

If your uveitis is related to celiac disease, your goal should be to put celiac disease into remission by strictly adhering to a gluten free diet.  Consider the Autoimmune Paleo diet (which is also gluten free), if you have other concurrent autoimmune issues like rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn’s.  A gluten free diet might not be enough.  

How long have you been gluten free?  

Here is one old post about this topic: 

Welcome to the forum!  

[NNowak]

Oh my!!  I’ve had sclerosis for 13 years. Thought it was leftover from my HELLP syndrome after my last pregnancy. I’ve been taking diuretics to keep that and other edema under control.  Vitamin deficiencies make sense as I’m low I’m several already. Super.