Body and exercise not how they used to be.

[dhooden]

This is my first post so bear with me. 28 year old male, diagnosed with celiac disease probably almost 12 months ago. I went full cold turkey cutting out gluten and have been strict ever since. After losing 10kgs, I’m finally back to my pre celiac weight. I wish I could say I’m feeling great but something still feels a miss. I had trained for a half marathon before my diagnosis and was a frequent visit to the gym weekly. Since being diagnosed my body just doesn’t feel like it used to and neither does exercising. I average two 30min weight sessions a week and have just started back with a 5km run a week. It’s hard to describe but whilst I feel good at the time, post workout my body just feels fatigued and sore. Back pain, sore joints - my body just doesn’t feel like that of someone who is active and fit. It feels like I’m lacking something. I have had frequent blood tests / check ups and everything is in range. Have just started on a multivitamin this week in the hope that fills some gaps. I’m interested to know if anyone has had similar experiences. Am I being too hard on myself and do I need to give my body a better chance to recover? Exercise is a big mental and physical outlet for me but it just feels like my body needs a break. 

[Wheatwacked]

Good job on staying gluten free for a year.

Over time the multi may help but for now you need more than the minimum for recovery.  The western diet has deficiencies, gluten free copy of western diet even more.

Particularly vitamin D, B vitamins, Iodine, Choline, Potassium.

High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in healthy Irish adults :  Overall, half of the group (51%) had vitamin D insufficiency; 

10 Signs and Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency : Fatigue and weakness are also common symptoms of an iodine deficiency.

 

 

Edited February 7, 2024 by Wheatwacked

[knitty kitty]

@dhooden,

Deficiencies in the eight essential B vitamins occur in Celiac Disease.  You may have become low (subclinical deficiencies) prior to diagnosis. 

The gluten free facsimile foods aren't required to be enriched with vitamins and minerals like gluten containing processed products. Supplementing with B vitamins and minerals like magnesium and zinc help our bodies heal.  

Physically active people benefit from taking additional Thiamine in the form Benfotiamine or Allithiamine (TTFD).  These have been shown to promote intestinal healing and enhance physical work outs.  

Hope this helps!

[Scott Adams]

Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months.

Some common food intolerance issues are dairy/casein, eggs, corn, oats, and soy. The good news is that after your gut heals (for most people who are 100% gluten-free this will take several months to two years) you may be able to slowly add some these items back into your diet after the damaged villi heal.

This article may be helpful:

 

 

[CatherineWang]

Of course because of the new diet you will feel different and maybe weak, because it's an important part of any exercise routine, but you are just overthinking. Your exams show that your body and health is ok, so just start to believe in yourself again and rely on your body.