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I am new here, I have been diagnosed with Microscopic Colitis (Lymphatic) years ago and have been gluten-free, DF since, but I still can have occasional bouts of diarrhea (still trying to figure that out).  I also have MS, Hypothyroid, Arthritis, Reynaud's and my rosacea has been acting up lately.  What treatment is suggested to help with rosacea? 

I would like to know too if there is a test for celiac if you have been gluten-free?  

Thank you,

Barb

 

 

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Welcome to the forum, @Bebee,

Yes, Celiac Disease has genetic commonalities with MS, hypothyroidism, arthritis, Reynaud, and rosacea.  

Usually a gluten challenge is done before endoscopy with biopsies taken,  however I would not recommend a gluten challenge before endoscopy with biopsies for you since you have been gluten free for so long and have so many concurrent autoimmune diseases.   You can still have the endoscopy with biopsy samples taken now.  After several months with dietary changes, you can have another to compare results and check that intestinal health has improved.  

You can get a genetic test for Celiac disease which shares genetics with other autoimmune diseases that you have.  Eating gluten is unnecessary for genetic tests.

For the rosacea, get checked for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) that could be causing gastrointestinal symptoms as well as causing skin issues.  Our skin is a reflection of our gastrointestinal health.    

Following the Autoimmune Protocol Diet has been helpful in keeping my own rosecea, eczema, and dermatitis herpetiformis and other autoimmune diseases in check.  

Be sure to be checked for nutritional deficiencies that occur easily in gluten free and dairy free diets.

Keep us posted on your progress!

References:

Clustering of autoimmune diseases in patients with rosacea

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26830864/

And...

Celiac disease and risk of microscopic colitis: A nationwide population-based matched cohort study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36939488/

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Thank you knitty kitty!!  I appreciate your help and knowledge!

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