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Ataxia

AutumnSky

By AutumnSky
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AutumnSky
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I was diagnosed with ataxia of unknown causes in 2019 by my neurologist. Honestly that entire year is like a dream. 8 remember very little of it because I was so ill. 

I was tested for MS, Parkinson, and myasthenia Gravis. They really could not find a cause for the ataxia. 

Now I am wondering if it could have been the gluten. I was diagnosed not that long ago this year. 

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trents Grand Master
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It absolutely could be the gluten. Ataxia is common to the celiac community and the NCGS community.

knitty kitty Grand Master
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Definitely related to gluten.  Some of us lucky ones make tissue transglutaminase antibodies (Ttg 6) that affect the brain in addition to the usual antibodies (Ttg 2) when exposed to gluten.  There are tests to measure the Ttg 6 antibodies. 

My gluten ataxia has improved dramatically with High Dose Thiamine treatment with Allithiamine, a form of thiamine that crosses the blood brain barrier easily.  

The brain uses as much Thiamine as a marathon runner's muscles do in a race.  Thiamine insufficiency can affect brain function.  Symptoms can wax and wane as Thiamine from our diet may fluctuate.  

Since Celiac Disease causes malabsorption of vitamins, supplementing with High dose Thiamine and B Complex vitamins is beneficial in recovery.

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Scott Adams Grand Master
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If you're 100% gluten-free, and you take supplements, the good news is that the ataxia can improve greatly over time, but it can take years.

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