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Migraine - Gluten Withdrawal Symptom?

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Lux
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Hey there,

I am recently diagnosed with celiac disease, and have been gluten-free for five days. Overall, I have been feeling an amazing improvement - all but for last night when I experienced what can only be described as a migraine aura, without the head pain (okay, so there was a little pain). I couldn't read or write coherently; was seeing weird, "spots" of light which partially obscured my vision, and, later on, my mouth started "buzzing" and tingling. I was terrified. The thing is, I have never before experienced problems with migraines - or even any neurological symptoms such as those described. Is it common,for these to suddenly arise due to the *elimination* of gluten??

Curious...

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Yes, some people go thru withdrawal symptoms.... the list is too long to list but headaches are one of them...

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mftnchn
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Yes, it could be a symptom of adjustment. Allergies to wheat could lead to this type of symptom as well. Just hang in there, it may clear up and be fine. Please keep us posted.

Lux Explorer
Lux
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I guess the reason it seems to stand out as so strange is that, even amidst all my other symptoms, never before have I experienced anything remotely like this. Prior to diagnosis, it was all GI related. I've never had a migraine before in my life before last night...

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loco-ladi
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I guess the reason it seems to stand out as so strange is that, even amidst all my other symptoms, never before have I experienced anything remotely like this. Prior to diagnosis, it was all GI related. I've never had a migraine before in my life before last night...

Well, just remember eventually it will go away, and if your lucky you will still be sane afterwards ;)

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Wonka
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Hey there,

I am recently diagnosed with celiac disease, and have been gluten-free for five days. Overall, I have been feeling an amazing improvement - all but for last night when I experienced what can only be described as a migraine aura, without the head pain (okay, so there was a little pain). I couldn't read or write coherently; was seeing weird, "spots" of light which partially obscured my vision, and, later on, my mouth started "buzzing" and tingling. I was terrified. The thing is, I have never before experienced problems with migraines - or even any neurological symptoms such as those described. Is it common,for these to suddenly arise due to the *elimination* of gluten??

Curious...

I get auras without the headache and headache without the aura. I'm less freaked out when they happen because now I know that both are migraine symptoms. I get migraines on day 2 of my period (so this may be related to my hormones and not celiac) and when I travel or get glutened. I take a med called Zomig when I get the migraine and it is brilliant at helping me become functional again (although it's expensive about $16 a pill so I work hard at not getting glutened).

Lux Explorer
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I get auras without the headache and headache without the aura. I'm less freaked out when they happen because now I know that both are migraine symptoms. I get migraines on day 2 of my period (so this may be related to my hormones and not celiac) and when I travel or get glutened. I take a med called Zomig when I get the migraine and it is brilliant at helping me become functional again (although it's expensive about $16 a pill so I work hard at not getting glutened).

Thank-you; I will definitely look into this! Why do you think it is that you get them when you travel? I will be travelling to the UK in April, so any recommendations for preventative meds would be gratefully received...

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