Backache And Stomach Spasms

[Martyg]

Hi:

Haven't been here in awhile. Was diagnosed with Celiac July 2005, and have been gluten free since then. Also have IBS (since 1960's) and hypothyroid (1999), also a vegatarian. Have been doing really fine until about a week ago. Began to have stomach spasms and then that caused back spasms, and now it goes round and round. Have been to my DO and also a massage therapist who worked on my back yesterday and said how very tight it is. I try to stretch at work and not sit too long at the computer.

This kind of thing tends to happen when we make the transition into spring. I thought when I was diagnosed with the celiac and began to feel so much better with the diet, that ALL things were now okay. A little thrown back by this event.

Has anyone else experienced problems like this, any suggestions, thoughts???

I have begun a new exercise program with my physical therapist and have used a rebounder recently, but have been doing resistant training for a few months. She advised me to stop that and just do stretching exercises until this gets under control. It actually aches when I breathe, feels better with heat and naturally after a massage.

I'm seeing my chiropracter tomorrow.

Thanks for listening.

Marty

[Carriefaith]

I would suggest getting tested for other food intolerances or allergies. A lot of people with celiac disease have intolerances or allergies to casein, the milk protein and soy. I have read that the proteins in these foods are similar to gluten; therefore, the body could mistake them for gluten.

[Martyg]

Thank you for your feedback. I had a food allergy test done somt time ago and did not use any of those foods for over 6 months and when I reintroduced them back into my system, made sure I do not overload on them.

I did have soy allergy and only eat a small amount now. I do not do any milk products, but do have some cheese on rice pizze. Sometimes it feels like all I could safely eat would be AIR.

Marty

[GFNC]

I was diagnosed with Celiac in September of 2006, but was very sick for a good six months before that. Along with the typical symptoms, I also had back pain like you describe. Prior to becoming very sick, I had always been very active and even worked out daily. The back pain was somewhat of a mystery. I went to physical therapy after my Celiac diagnosis and my back improved. It is better now, and only hurts occasionally now if I do something "strange" to it. Hope you feel better, and good luck.

Stacy