Non-classical Celiac disease

[Talia.io]

Hi!! My name is talia, i’m new here and im looking for advice. I was diagnosed only two years after the gene was triggered. My symptoms include brain fog, fatigue, inflamed joints, insommnia and low mood. I have been eating mars bars a lot after “rediscovering” them. Today i discovered they are made with barley. I’ve been eating them since halloween and i hadnt noticed any symptoms. I’m hoping someone has some advice on how to identify my symptoms besides bloodwork and “being under the weather.”

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, @Talia.io!

I'm afraid your post is confusing to me. If you aren't having symptoms, how can we identify your symptoms? Are you asking about symptoms that you may be overlooking that may help you spot unexpected gluten exposure?

[Wheatwacked]

Switch to Snickers.  M&M Peanuts are my favorite.  My surprise was Twizzlers.  I always though they were all sugar but when I finally read the label, turns out they are mostly Wheat!  If the Mars were you're only unintentional gluten, you learned a lesson.

With that gluten out of your diet you may get past that plateau I guess you are stuck on.

Celiac Disease causes malabsorption, so on your new diet pay special attention to your vitamin and minerals.  If you use sunblock take vitamin D, without unprotected summer sun or vitamin D pills you will have low vitamin D and that comprimises your immune system, bone density, dental health, and even mood (winter doldrums become year round).

Sadly, too many doctors just say "don't eat gluten. See you next year"

Theres lots of good info here. Poke around.

[Talia.io]

5 hours ago, trents said:

Welcome to the forum, @Talia.io!

I'm afraid your post is confusing to me. If you aren't having symptoms, how can we identify your symptoms? Are you asking about symptoms that you may be overlooking that may help you spot unexpected gluten exposure?

yes, I was having symptoms but because i don’t get physically ill they can be hard to identify. It manifested as trouble sleeping and pain in my legs and feet, which i attributed to other factors which was on me.

[Talia.io]

1 hour ago, Wheatwacked said:

Switch to Snickers.  M&M Peanuts are my favorite.  My surprise was Twizzlers.  I always though they were all sugar but when I finally read the label, turns out they are mostly Wheat!  If the Mars were you're only unintentional gluten, you learned a lesson.

With that gluten out of your diet you may get past that plateau I guess you are stuck on.

Celiac Disease causes malabsorption, so on your new diet pay special attention to your vitamin and minerals.  If you use sunblock take vitamin D, without unprotected summer sun or vitamin D pills you will have low vitamin D and that comprimises your immune system, bone density, dental health, and even mood (winter doldrums become year round).

Sadly, too many doctors just say "don't eat gluten. See you next year"

Theres lots of good info here. Poke around.

I’ve had celiac disease for about 5-6 years and on occasion i’ve eaten gluten without realising through cross contamination and whatnot. I do have low vitamin D, so thank you for the advice. Unfortunately ive been eating mars bars consistently for about 5 months to “treat myself” when i feel down. I’m hoping to get into a GI who can help me figure out if there’s any damage to my intestines and stuff.

[Scott Adams]

You should re-examine your diet for gluten and be sure you're 100% gluten-free, and then the symptoms should go away. 

This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):

 

It's best to find gluten-free treats, and this may be helpful: