Symptoms - Ulcers & Cough

[BlakeAlex]

Hello,

I was recently diagnose with Celiac Disease and without realizing, I had every symptom on the list. Now I am moving as fast as I can to a total recovery. I thought I was doing well but I notice my ulcers on my tongue and throat and cough are starting to come back again.  Has anyone experience these symptoms? Also, I am incorporating GI Reset powder for a jump start to recovery. 

Thanks in advance,

Blake 

 

 

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, @BlakeAlex!

Is this the GI Reset product you are using?: https://inwellbio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GI-Reset_Info-Sheet.pdf

There is a lot of weird stuff in that you could be reacting to. Personally, I would discontinue it as I doubt it's really doing you any good anyway.

Getting to the point where you are truly eating gluten free consistently usually involves a significant learning curve as gluten is hidden in the food supply in many ways by manufacturers. For instance, would you ever expect to find it in soy sauce or Campbell's tomato soup? But it's there and a main ingredient. Getting rid of macro sources of gluten is relatively easy. Just cut out bread, cake and pasta. But avoiding the hidden sources and the cross contamination sources is much harder.

I am including this article that might be of help to you as a new celiac in getting off to a good start: 

 

Long-term undiagnosed celiac disease inevitable leads to nutritional deficiencies because of the damage done to the lining of the small bowel where almost all of the nutrition in our food normally is absorbed. We routinely recommend that newly diagnosed celiacs invest in some quality gluten-free vitamin and mineral supplements. And I'm talking about more than a multivitamin. We recommend a high potency B-complex, 5-10,000 IU of D3 daily, Magnesium glycinate, and zinc. I suspect your mouth and throat ulcers are nutritional deficiency related. Costco is a good place to get good quality gluten-free vitamin and mineral supplement products at a reasonable price.

Are you on medications? May we ask your relative age?

 

Edited June 30, 2025 by trents

[Scott Adams]

It sounds like you’re taking proactive steps toward healing, which is great—but it’s frustrating when symptoms like mouth ulcers and throat irritation flare up again despite your efforts. Those sores and cough can definitely be linked to celiac, often from accidental gluten exposure or lingering inflammation. Even tiny amounts of gluten can trigger them, so double-check your diet, cross-contamination risks, and hidden sources (like sauces, medications, or even toothpaste). The GI Reset powder might help support gut healing, but if symptoms persist, it could be worth discussing with your doctor—sometimes nutrient deficiencies (like B12 or iron) or secondary conditions (like acid reflux) worsen oral issues. Are you on any vitamin supplements? You should likely be on a basic multi-vitamin & mineral supplement. Also, avoid eating out, at least until you recover.

Healing isn’t always linear, but many celiacs find these symptoms improve over time with strict gluten-free living. You’re on the right track!

[BlakeAlex]

I am 70 years old but very active. Yes, that is the GI Reset and didn't see any issue from using it the first two weeks. I realized the Aleve may not be gluten free and I have reacted to those pills. I am taking AlgaeCal - Natural Algae Calcium Supplements To Increase Bone Density.  It is the swelling of the throat and blisters on the back of the tongue which worries me. I have not seen anyone report these symptoms.

Thank you

 

Blake

 

[Scott Adams]

Swelling of the throat sounds more like an allergic reaction (IgE), rather than a reaction related to celiac disease. You may try antihistamines, and consider getting food allergy testing done to identify the culprit.