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Hi my name is Jessika and I have been wondering what conditions are connected to celiac disease and what are the symptoms?

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Welcome to the forum, @JessikaSwallow78!

There have been over 200 symptoms and health problems associated with celiac disease. So, it might be more helpful if you tell us what symptoms you have that make you think you might have celiac disease.

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I have Hydrocephalus born two months early ,SIADH(Hyponatremia),Raynaud’s Syndrome ,Hypertension. Fibromyalgia ,anemia or low Iron and low on some other vitamins. I have digestive issues that go back and forth between constipation or diarrhea. I feel uncomfortable after heavy or some breakfast foods or meals.Can this be related to anything with Celiac disease or any other related conditions on this group? I would appreciate any advice and information thank you. Jessika Swallow 

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Hello again, @JessikaSwallow78! I think you already posted in another section of the forum.

My goodness! You are dealing with quite a few health challenges!

Anemia and vitamin/mineral deficiencies are very common with celiac disease. Celiac disease damages the lining of the small bowel and reduces the ability to absorb vitamins and minerals from the food we eat. The lining of the small bowel is the section of the intestines where these things are absorbed and this issue may also be causing your discomfort after eating.  Constipation and diarrhea are classic GI symptoms with celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder and you already have two autoimmune disorders, namely, Raynauds and Fibromyalgia. I mention this because autoimmune diseases tend to cluster. When you have one, you often acquire others with time.

I think your next step is to get tested for celiac disease. The initial step of testing involves a blood draw from which they check for antibodies which are fairly specific to celiac disease. Ask your doctor to order these two lab tests, TTG-IGA and Total IGA (aka, Immunoglobulin IGA), when he/she does the blood draw. Make sure you don't start cutting back on wheat products in the mean time or you will invalidate the testing. Keep us posted.

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Please see this category for articles on related conditions:

https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-amp-related-diseases-and-disorders/

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