Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease and Depression

[S.T.E.M. George]

Hello everyone,

Well, it's great to FINALLY have a name/diagnosis attached to my massive weight loss and moderate/severe depression. In early 2020, I quit drinking and decided to lose weight in response to the pandemic. Intermittent fasting worked really well, and exercise/running brought back my wind; however, this is when the massive weight loss began. As friends and family members began to worry, I stopped running but continued to lose weight. Doctors all but dismissed my complaints due to having " normal " bloodwork. However, the depression/anxiety was horrible, and going from 205 lbs to below 150 lbs in less than a year wasn't imaginary, either. Finally, an emergency room NP referred me to a gastrointerologist. Within 5 minutes, he said that I may have celiac disease. To my surprise, my tests came back positive for elevated ( whatever it is...Ig something, I think ). Anyway, I'm slowly gaining weight, but depression and anxiety are still issues ( and have been for many, many years ). My question is as follows: Are there support groups that are active outside of the internet? The pandemic is passing ( hopefully ), and some meet-and-greet events would be wonderful. Do any of you live in Upstate South Carolina?

Cheers, and best wishes to all of you. We got this!

S.T.E.M.-G

[trents]

Yes, there often are celiac support groups available but whether or not there is one close to you is another question. On the other hand, if there is not one close to you maybe you should consider starting one.

[GFinDC]

Hi George,

Maybe a search on celiac group in your state will turn something up.

Your GI should have done a test for vitamin / mineral deficiencies?  Depression/anxiety are linked to celiac and can be symptoms of deficiencies.  Poor absorption of vitamins and minerals leads to many symptoms for people with celiac disease.  B vitamins, D and some minerals like copper, zinc, magnesium, boron, may be low.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=celiac+group+south+carolina&t=brave&ia=web

[Scott Adams]

This list is pretty old, but it may be helpful, please let me know if any of the listings need to be udpated: