Bizarre Symptoms

[TFoxx]

Some odd symptoms that I've had are these lines in my nails(beau's line), receding of my gums, and my throat gets extreamly dry sometimes. Are any of these possibly related to celiacs?

[GFinDC]

I am not sure Beau's lines are. I have ridges running the length of my nails. I have read that ridges are supposed to be due to a low level of vitamin B. And low vit B is sometimes present in celiac. I also have receding gums, and sometimes a scratchy throat. I have a cat too. OK, that's not helping I guess. :-) I have Hashimoto's, and I suppose that might cause some of those things to happen.

[Robynhood]

Ridges in your nails are often a sign of iron deciency. It might be a good idea to see your doctor and ask to have an iron level done. One that checks your iron stores too.. there are many non celiac reasons that could cause this too....

Robyn

Some odd symptoms that I've had are these lines in my nails(beau's line), receding of my gums, and my throat gets extreamly dry sometimes. Are any of these possibly related to celiacs?

[Lisa]

Receding gums can be caused by using antacids and extreme thirst is often associated with Celiac symptoms because you absorb water in your small intestines (70% if I recall). If your villi are damage, it hinders the absorption of water as with other vitamins and minerals.

[MyMississippi]

A dentist told me years ago that receding gum lines can be caused from brushing too hard with a hard bristle tooth brush ( which I did all my early adult life---- ) and brushing in the wrong direction. I think I read somewhere that receding gum lines can be result of "aging"--- and maybe heridetary (sp?)---

[Gemini]

Some odd symptoms that I've had are these lines in my nails(beau's line), receding of my gums, and my throat gets extreamly dry sometimes. Are any of these possibly related to celiacs?

These symptoms are not so much associated with celiac disease as they are with other associated autoimmune diseases that develop as a result of a delayed diagnosis. Gums will recede and mouths and throats can be very dry as a result of Sjogren's Syndrome, which is ultra common with Celiac Disease. There is a blood test that can be done to check for the antibody associated with Sjogren's but if you find it difficult to impossible to swallow a bite of bread without water or something to wash it down, you probably have it. Dental care is extremely important for those with Sjogren's as you lack the necessary amount of saliva to keep things in balance and decay away. I go to the dentist 4 times per year for extreme cleanings and it has stabilized the damage being done and improved things dramatically. There is a mouthwash called Biotene that is very helpful in combating dry mouth.