Lipid Storage And Celiac

[Candy]

Is it possible to have Lysosomal (Lipid) Storage Disorders along with Celiac ? Lipid storage disorders are usually deadly and kill in childhood or infancy,but I wonder if a person can have a less severe form of it along with Celiac ? It's when fats build up in the wrong places like organs and the brain. One is called Gauchers Disease another is called Niemann-Pick Disease. A few days ago I began to feel I had fat in my ACHING BRAIN AND MY LIVER and I wondered if it's a possiblity. I also felt this in December when I inquired about it from a referral place.These conditions usually affect Eastern European Jews,and some populations in Nova Scotia,and Spanish Puerto Rico that's what I read online-but they can affect anyone it it said.

[RiceGuy]

Well, the brain is supposed to be mostly water, but of the solid portion, apparently a fair amount is fat. The liver is important in the digestion of fats though. As I recall, it has something to do with the fact that the liver produces bile acids, which aid in the digestive process.

I'm curious though, how it is that you "feel" this build-up of fats? It might help if you can describe how your brain and body feel. There may very well be some food (or substance within) that is causing you the trouble.

[Candy]

Well, the brain is supposed to be mostly water, but of the solid portion, apparently a fair amount is fat. The liver is important in the digestion of fats though. As I recall, it has something to do with the fact that the liver produces bile acids, which aid in the digestive process.

I'm curious though, how it is that you "feel" this build-up of fats? It might help if you can describe how your brain and body feel. There may very well be some food (or substance within) that is causing you the trouble.

Well,the dictionary describes Celiac Disease as a fat malabsorption disease,so maybe the fat piles up in celiac brain or something,maybe its possible. I'll look into it and update ya.

[ravenwoodglass]

Well,the dictionary describes Celiac Disease as a fat malabsorption disease,so maybe the fat piles up in celiac brain or something,maybe its possible. I'll look into it and update ya.

Fat malabsorption is when the body passes fat out of the system without it being processed. It is not that the fat goes to areas where it shouldn't. I would suggest that you consult with a neurologist if you think you may be having some kind of brain related issues. Also simple blood tests can be done to check for a 'fatty' liver or liver damage. There is something we call brain fog when glutened that can make it hard to think, is this the 'fatty brain' feeling you are referring to? If so it is a part of celiac disease and will go away after the gluten antibodies are out of your system.

I also noted in your signature that you mentioned you need to get the TTG. Do be aware that you need to be on a full gluten diet for at least a couple months before the test is done. False negatives are also not uncommon.

[JennyC]

Lipid storage diseases are not associated with celiac disease, and if you had a true lipid storage disease it would have been apparent a long time ago. Even if it were asymptomatic for some outstanding reason, if would have been picked up by a CBC. If you feel like there is something going on in your body, then please find a doctor who will run some tests for you. I would make sure they include a CBC and a liver function panel.