New Symptoms

[katieanne]

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed two weeks ago with Celiacs. Although my blood tests were normal, my biopsy revealed the disease. Since going gluten free, I feel great. Prior to my diagnosis, I was sick to my stomach daily and had horrible stomach pains. In just two weeks I notice such a difference.

Despite my progress, I feel like I am getting increasingly tired. I used to be a very active person. I can hardly get out of bed now. My body is also sore all over. In addition, I notice that I have bruises all over my body and minor paper cuts are turning into scars. Is this a result of some kind of vitamin deficiency? Two years ago I learned that I have a low B12 and have been taking vitamins daily. Maybe I need more?

If anyone can help. I am so close to feeling normal again!

[Lisa]

You could be going through some gluten withdrawal, that is not uncommon. You might also check to see of your supplements are gluten free. I take sub lingual B-12 (it disolved under your tongue and goes right into your bloodstream)

It took me almost 6 months to feel better. If you are strict with you diet you will feel better soon.

[ravenwoodglass]

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed two weeks ago with Celiacs. Although my blood tests were normal, my biopsy revealed the disease. Since going gluten free, I feel great. Prior to my diagnosis, I was sick to my stomach daily and had horrible stomach pains. In just two weeks I notice such a difference.

Despite my progress, I feel like I am getting increasingly tired. I used to be a very active person. I can hardly get out of bed now. My body is also sore all over. In addition, I notice that I have bruises all over my body and minor paper cuts are turning into scars. Is this a result of some kind of vitamin deficiency? Two years ago I learned that I have a low B12 and have been taking vitamins daily. Maybe I need more?

If anyone can help. I am so close to feeling normal again!

It is going to take a while to heal. I agree completely that you should add the sublingual B12 to your vitamin regime. Also make sure you have eliminated any sources of CC including in personal care products and craft type stuff. It will also help the healing process if you try to consume only whole unprocessed foods as much as you can.

I am glad you are seeing some progress, try not to forget that it took years for you to become ill and getting well will take a while also.

[alamaz]

I've been gluten-free for a few weeks myself. After the first week I felt great and then something happened and I have good days and bad days. I think part of that is your body adjusting to new foods and lack of old foods (lots of sugar for me for instance). Are you eating enough protein? I try to make sure I have protein with every meal and snack so if I eat a piece of fruit- I put almond butter on it or have a handful of almonds. For meals I make sure I have chicken or fish or even red meat a few times a week. Also make sure you are eating plenty of dark green leafy veggies and staying hydrated.

I know that a vitamin K definciency can lead to easy bruising but you need to have a physician run blood tests to know what you are decficient in. It also might be helpful to see a dietician who can help put you on supplements in the areas you are deficient until your body heals.

Amy

[wowzer]

I've been gluten free since the first of the year. I felt great after a couple of weeks also. I did go through a tired streak for a few weeks. I keep finding things that I've been eating that have gluten. So many things to watch for. I've had a few setbacks and am still seeing other improvements. I guess we all have to live and learn. Don't forget to check cosmetics, shampoo, lotion too. I was using a lip gloss that I found had gluten. Good Luck Wendy