Rigorous exercise + inflammation/fatigue?

[scanlanmd]

Hi all!

Newly diagnosed here and a quick Q! Does anyone else have an issue, pre-or-post diagnosis, with fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and general malaise after rigorous exercise?

I came across an article somewhere, where it said that due to the inflammation, when you exercise it causes even MORE inflammation which causes a myriad of "unwell" symptoms. I love running, but find I have SUCH a long recovery rate after rigorous exercise.

Let me know your experiences and your thoughts!!

[knitty kitty]

@scanlanmd,

Yes, those are frequent symptoms both pre and post diagnosis, whether exercising or not.

Many newly diagnosed Celiacs experience vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can affect how our bodies respond to physical and emotional stress.

You may want to discuss with your doctor the benefits of supplementing with a B Complex supplement.  Celiac Disease causes damage to the small intestine where the B vitamins are usually absorbed.  Due to flattened villi, malabsorption can prevent us from getting an adequate supply of the eight essential B vitamins.  

The B vitamin that can become deficient quickly is Thiamine, Vitamin B1.  Thiamine is necessary for physical exercise, brain function and every process that goes on in our bodies.  Thiamine cannot be stored longer than three weeks, and is often the first B vitamin to become insufficient.  Deficiency can occur in as little as nine days.  Taking additional Thiamine (100mg with each meal) is beneficial.  The B vitamins are water soluble and nontoxic.

By taking a B Complex supplement while healing, you will be ensuring that your body has enough of these essential vitamins to replenish depleted stores and provide extra needed for healing and daily needs.  

Vitamin D is commonly low in newly diagnosed Celiacs, so a D3 supplement would be wise as well.  Vitamin D functions best if your level gets above 78 nmol/l.  The other fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, E and K) may be low also due to difficulty absorbing fats with damaged villi.

Minerals commonly low include magnesium, calcium and iron.

A great source of fat soluble vitamins, all the B vitamins, and minerals is liver.  Discussing your gluten free diet with a nutritionist may be helpful.

Hope this helps!

[scanlanmd]

14 hours ago, knitty kitty said:

@scanlanmd,

Yes, those are frequent symptoms both pre and post diagnosis, whether exercising or not.

Many newly diagnosed Celiacs experience vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can affect how our bodies respond to physical and emotional stress.

You may want to discuss with your doctor the benefits of supplementing with a B Complex supplement.  Celiac Disease causes damage to the small intestine where the B vitamins are usually absorbed.  Due to flattened villi, malabsorption can prevent us from getting an adequate supply of the eight essential B vitamins.  

The B vitamin that can become deficient quickly is Thiamine, Vitamin B1.  Thiamine is necessary for physical exercise, brain function and every process that goes on in our bodies.  Thiamine cannot be stored longer than three weeks, and is often the first B vitamin to become insufficient.  Deficiency can occur in as little as nine days.  Taking additional Thiamine (100mg with each meal) is beneficial.  The B vitamins are water soluble and nontoxic.

By taking a B Complex supplement while healing, you will be ensuring that your body has enough of these essential vitamins to replenish depleted stores and provide extra needed for healing and daily needs.  

Vitamin D is commonly low in newly diagnosed Celiacs, so a D3 supplement would be wise as well.  Vitamin D functions best if your level gets above 78 nmol/l.  The other fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, E and K) may be low also due to difficulty absorbing fats with damaged villi.

Minerals commonly low include magnesium, calcium and iron.

A great source of fat soluble vitamins, all the B vitamins, and minerals is liver.  Discussing your gluten free diet with a nutritionist may be helpful.

Hope this helps!

Thank you so much for your thorough response!!

I ammmmm assuming that most of these symptoms dissipate once you are farther along on the healing journey?

I currently take l-glutamine, multi-vitamins (which contain some thiamine), vitamins C + D (has calcium mixed in with it). But, I am definitely going to look into upping the thiamine to see if some of the above symptoms may ease up.

Thank you again!!

Meg.

 

[knitty kitty]

@scanlanmd,

Yes, once your Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are corrected, those symptoms should disappear.  It usually takes about eighteen months to two years to heal. 

Add a B Complex, Magnesium (helps thiamine work properly) and a form of thiamine called Benfotiamine.  Benfotiamine gets into cells easily and has been scientifically proven to help heal the intestines.  Take thiamine (Benfotiamine) with every meal.  

Keep us posted on your progress! 

Glad to help!  

[scanlanmd]

19 minutes ago, knitty kitty said:

@scanlanmd,

Yes, once your Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are corrected, those symptoms should disappear.  It usually takes about eighteen months to two years to heal. 

Add a B Complex, Magnesium (helps thiamine work properly) and a form of thiamine called Benfotiamine.  Benfotiamine gets into cells easily and has been scientifically proven to help heal the intestines.  Take thiamine (Benfotiamine) with every meal.  

Keep us posted on your progress! 

Glad to help!  

AMAZING.

This forum is so helpful, thank you, thank you!!
I am going to add the above and keep you all posted, OF course, ☺️

Meg. 

[Bdg12]

Scanlan, any luck with the b1 vitamins or anything else ? New celiac of 10 months and anytime I push myself i over exert myself with weights I’m exhausted for several days afterwards.  Had a blood test done too and everything was normal.  Thanks ! 

[trents]

2 hours ago, Bdg12 said:

Scanlan, any luck with the b1 vitamins or anything else ? New celiac of 10 months and anytime I push myself i over exert myself with weights I’m exhausted for several days afterwards.  Had a blood test done too and everything was normal.  Thanks ! 

Just vitamin b1?

[Parkrunner]

I was a moderately serious runner, doing regular intense workouts.  I also had undiagnosed celiac for close to 40 years.  Some of my non-intestinal symptoms were insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, muscle cramps, muscle twitching, and cardiac arrhythmia (PVCs).  I strongly suspect that the running gave me short term electrolyte imbalance and the celiac gave me a long term electrolyte imbalance.  Taking a break from running for a couple of weeks did not cause these symptoms to go away.  Stopping running for 6 months did.  This was my unique case, yours is different.  My celiac wasn't discovered until I had Osteoporosis and broken bones.

[Scott Adams]

Hopefully you're supplementing to treat your osteoporosis. Let us know how you're doing.

[Parkrunner]

I am following the COMB study as documented in the NIH PubMed web site. This involves calcium, magnesium, strontium,  DHA, vitamin D, and vitamin K2-MK7. If I don't consume the nutrients in my diet I take supplements.  My second bone density test showed significant improvement without taking drugs as my GI doc predicted.

My case is several standard deviations from normal, so common medical advice for osteoporosis doesn't apply.