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Chest pain is this normal?


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Logmart3 Newbie

Hello everyone my names Logan I’m new to the group. I was diagnosed with celiac disease about 10 years ago and I have only recently started a gluten-free diet 3 weeks ago… back in February I began to have worrisome chest pains that also included neck, shoulders and center of back pain, tingling in arms, dizzy, flu like feeling and tired. These symptoms have been going on every day since the 4th of February I have been to multiple doctors who say it’s not cardiac I’ve had 3 EKGs and a chest X-ray that all came back normal. I’m just wondering if this could be caused by celiac disease or if I need to continue to find other resources. I felt good for 3 days then it started all up again I did slipped up and ate gluten 2 days ago I’m just seeing if anyone else had had these symptoms? I’m starting to run out of options and it’s beginning to effect my life in a negative way. Thank you!


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trents Grand Master

Welcome to the forum, @Logmart3!

There is something called gluten withdrawal that some people experience during the first few weeks after going gluten free. Believe it or not, gluten has addictive properties similar to opiates.

Also, it is well-known that celiac disease can cause neurological problems and some of your symptoms sound like they could fall into that category. 

May we ask your age?

From your narrative it is apparent that you have been living with celiac disease for quite some years. It is highly likely that you are suffering from vitamin and mineral deficiencies which would be critical to address through supplementation, particularly if you are experiencing neurological symptoms. Celiac disease damages the villous lining of the small bowel which is the area of the intestinal track where all of our nutrition is absorbed. 

On this forum, we commonly recommend supplementation with a high potency B-complex, magnesium glycinate or magnesium citrate (not magnesium oxide), zinc and 5,000-10,000 IU of D3. Make sure all are gluten free. If you are near a Costco, their Kirkland and Nature Made supplement lines are a good choice.

Logmart3 Newbie

Thank you for the tips! I’m 26

Scott Adams Grand Master

Welcome to the forum!

I was around your age when I was diagnosed with celiac disease, and in the months leading up to my diagnosis I also ended up in the emergency room several times thinking I had heart issues. In my case vertigo symptoms that led to panic attacks were the culprit, and others here have reported very similar issues. It's good to hear that your doctors have cleared you of having any underlying heart issue, and after a few months of going 100% gluten-free you should see these symptoms diminish greatly.

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