Celiac attack confusion and anxiety

[Colleen H]

Hi all !

Can a celiac attack be so intense that it causes your entire body to work in reverse?

Meaning really bad pain,  neuropathy and muscle,  jaw pain,  the stomach issues ,

Horrible anxiety and confusion?? 

I had a Tums and you would think I ate poison. My jaw and stomach did not like it .

Not the norm for me.

Things that are simple are just out of control.

Anyone ever have this happen?? 

I'm trying to figure out what I ate or did to bring on a celiac like attack. I had an idea before but yesterday I didn't have any gluten unless it was in a medication ?!

Any positive suggestions ?? 

Thank you 

[Scott Adams]

What you are describing, while terrifying and severe, is an experience that others in the celiac community have reported during a powerful reaction. The systemic inflammation triggered by gluten exposure in someone with celiac disease can absolutely extend far beyond the digestive tract, creating a cascade of symptoms that feel like your entire body is in revolt. The severe pain, neuropathy, muscle and jaw tension, and intense anxiety and confusion are all potential manifestations of this body-wide inflammatory and autoimmune response. It's a well-documented phenomenon that a celiac attack can provoke a significant neurological and psychological component, including "brain fog," disorientation, and panic-level anxiety. While your first step should always be to meticulously re-check all foods, medications, and even cross-contamination sources, it's also possible that a previously safe product has changed its formula or that you encountered a hidden source. 

[Colleen H]

I wonder if tingling burning feet are part of it.. I'm not sure if it's the med reaction that people with gluten intolerance get or the food we ate 

It's frustrating because a person who did not want to admit to himself I had this condition wanted me to eat this chicken sandwich and now I'm stuck with a variety of symptoms plus now I'm hungry on top of it..  I'm new to this so I forget that "one bite" of the wrong thing can hurt us.😔.

Do we stop eating if someone exposed us to gluten ??  My stomach is rumbling but my joints hurt ...  It's weird because I can feel the anxiety coming on.  I get joint problems

,  I don't know if anyone ever got hot flashes??

I suppose if it affects people head to toes you can get that too.  

It's weird...hard to decipher what is what.  

Also how long do I have to deal with this attack??  Makes me feel like not getting up out of bed.  I get too many symptoms which  horrible. 

Thank you for your response..

 

[Scott Adams]

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