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Vein Issues

Ginger38

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So can celiac disease cause vein issues in your legs? I'm 39 with terribly embarrassing spider veins and during this last year I've really noticed prominent veins in my legs and feet and some seem to almost pop out / bulge out. 

Not sure it matters but I am on a beta blocker 

Aside from being terribly self conscious about this I'm concerned...I have no idea why I'm having issues st my age but maybe it's normal at 39 🤷

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1 hour ago, Ginger38 said:

So can celiac disease cause vein issues in your legs? I'm 39 with terribly embarrassing spider veins and during this last year I've really noticed prominent veins in my legs and feet and some seem to almost pop out / bulge out. 

Not sure it matters but I am on a beta blocker 

Aside from being terribly self conscious about this I'm concerned...I have no idea why I'm having issues st my age but maybe it's normal at 39 🤷

39 might be a little early to be seeing this kind of thing. Does it run in your family? Is this accompanied by lower extremity edema? Do you notice any dusky or purple color in your feet or lower legs? I am not aware of bulging veins/spider veins being connected with celiac disease.

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15 hours ago, trents said:

39 might be a little early to be seeing this kind of thing. Does it run in your family? Is this accompanied by lower extremity edema? Do you notice any dusky or purple color in your feet or lower legs? I am not aware of bulging veins/spider veins being connected with celiac disease.

My mom has spider veins, lots of them. I do have some fluid retention issues but I have for years, nothing severe though, no.odd colors, pale like always lol 

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I've not heard of this being an issue that is directly related to celiac disease, and many issues that are directly related tend to go away after a celiac goes gluten-free. How long have you been gluten-free, and how strict is your diet? I ask just in case there is some connection, but again, I do know there is a heart/celiac connection:
https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-amp-related-diseases-and-disorders/heart-failure-and-celiac-disease/
but I'm not sure if that would include your issue.

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7 hours ago, Scott Adams said:

I've not heard of this being an issue that is directly related to celiac disease, and many issues that are directly related tend to go away after a celiac goes gluten-free. How long have you been gluten-free, and how strict is your diet? I ask just in case there is some connection, but again, I do know there is a heart/celiac connection:
https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-amp-related-diseases-and-disorders/heart-failure-and-celiac-disease/
but I'm not sure if that would include your issue.

I'm fairly new to trying to live 100% gluten free. I've had to sort of doctor myself and figure things out. I thought I was misdiagnosed years ago but just trusted my doctor. since ive only gotten worse over the years I've done some research and joined here and looks like I was right all along. So at this point I would say I'm doing much better but unfortunately I have cheated from time to time 

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Eating truly gluten free is much harder than most think it will be at first. The social challenges are the hardest and for some, cravings for "the real thing." And education/becoming aware of how and where gluten is tucked away in the processed food supply is a process that takes some time. But every lapse sets the healing clock back some.

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11 hours ago, trents said:

Eating truly gluten free is much harder than most think it will be at first. The social challenges are the hardest and for some, cravings for "the real thing." And education/becoming aware of how and where gluten is tucked away in the processed food supply is a process that takes some time. But every lapse sets the healing clock back some.

So true!! its a huge change. It doesn't help that gluten free food replacements are so expensive and most taste pretty bad. Bread and crackers like saltine and ritz have been a huge struggle of mine....I really like tuna fish but I like it with saltines or as a sandwich. I miss sandwiches in general. I'm dreading next week bc ill have to basically take my food with me. Social gatherings and eating out are terrible. And I totally get the cravings ... I have them. And I just never feel full 

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There are some great GF breads and crackers out there, so be sure to do some internet searches. Trader Joe's, Costco, Walmart, Amazon, etc., are full of GF versions.

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If you have access to a Costco, try Simple Mills Almond four crackers. Gluten free, much better nutrition than regular saltines and delicious!

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