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Osti Arthritis and Enthesis


SandyJ

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SandyJ Newbie

Since being diagnosed as a Coeliac approximately 1-2 years ago. I have been experiencing a lot of pain in my legs and hips.

After visit to doctor I have found out I now have Osti Arthritis and Enthesis.  This is extremely painful and wakes me every night, I rub Voltaren in my knees, pop 2 Panadol Osti, and after a while I go back to sleep.

I have started swimming every day to try and ease my discomfort.

My knees are now swollen and painful.

I have also put on a lot of weight, when I read other peoples posts they are all losing weight.

Has anyone else had these symptons?

Sandy


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trents Grand Master

SandyJ, welcome to the forum!

It is more common for celiacs to gain weight than lose weight after going gluten-free. But we see both.

Joint pain is a known symptom experienced by some celiacs.

Are you taking any vitamin and mineral supplements.

Have you had your antibodies rechecked since diagnosis to see if you have been successful in your efforts to eat gluten free. Studies show that most people who claim to be eating gluten-free are actually eating low gluten. If you haven't been rechecked it's time to get that done.

Are you still consuming oats (even gluten-free oats) and dairy?

SandyJ Newbie
5 hours ago, trents said:

SandyJ, welcome to the forum!

It is more common for celiacs to gain weight than lose weight after going gluten-free. But we see both.

Joint pain is a known symptom experienced by some celiacs.

Are you taking any vitamin and mineral supplements.

Have you had your antibodies rechecked since diagnosis to see if you have been successful in your efforts to eat gluten free. Studies show that most people who claim to be eating gluten-free are actually eating low gluten. If you haven't been rechecked it's time to get that done.

Are you still consuming oats (even gluten-free oats) and dairy?

Thank you for your response.

No I don't take any vitamin and minerals. at this stage.

Yes, I have regular blood checks and have been successful in reducing my Coeliac disease.

I am completely gluten free, I am very vigilant. I have probably had around 3 accidents in my time as a coeliac, and I suffer dreadfully.

I did check on the Net, re joint pain, and realise it is a known problem.

No I'm not consuming oats.

 

Many thanks Sandra Jameson

 

Scott Adams Grand Master

Welcome to the forum!

For more celiacs supplementation is necessary for their recovery. A good multivitamin with minerals that includes a B-complex, D3, calcium, magnesium, etc. would likely be a good starting point.  Your joint issues could certainly be related to celiac disease, but there is a chance that they are a separate condition as well, so be sure to check in with your doctor about this. 

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