Mental/physical Effects Of Recently Diagnosed With Celiac

[eta5]

Hi:

I was very recently diagnosed with celiac disease while my gastrointestinal symptoms have improved, mentally, I still feel in a fog and extremely fatigued. Is this to be expected? I'm also feeling pretty overwhelmed by the diagnosis, has anyone else experienced this? If so any advice? I've started reading several books, and have met with a naturopath but am thinking I'd like to meet with a nutritionist instead. Your help is much appreciatd.

Elisabeth

[eta5]

I have recently been diagnosed with celiac and my gastrointestinal symptoms are better but the mental effects, fatigue and brain fog still continue...how long until this subsides and is this normal? Also I recently met with a naturopath, but am considering a nutritionist instead...any advice?

[RiceGuy]

Yes, there are often lingering neurological effects such as brain fog. Depending on how long you've been gluten-free, it may not be anything to worry about. However, many find that they benefit from B vitamins. In particular, B12 generally helps with brain fog and fatigue, energy, sleep cycles, mood, and much more. You may find a B-complex, along with a separate sublingual B12 (methylcobalamin form) to be very helpful. There may be other nutrients which aren't being absorbed properly yet, such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, iron, and zinc.

You are right about seeing a nutritionist, though not everyone feels their best with the usual serum levels of some nutrients. Magnesium and B12 are two which many on this board find helpful even when levels are supposedly "ok" according to their doctor.

Some other things to consider are other intolerances which often show up while body heals. Many find that they need to avoid dairy or soy, eggs, nuts, corn, nightshades, etc. Trust what your body tells you, and give it time to heal. The better the quality of your food, the better you'll fell, so try to avoid processed foods anytime you can.

It can be overwhelming at first, but you will feel more at ease as time goes by. This board is a great place for help and support. Welcome aboard!

[RiceGuy]

Yes, there are often lingering neurological effects such as brain fog. Depending on how long you've been gluten-free, it may not be anything to worry about. However, many find that they benefit from B vitamins. In particular, B12 generally helps with brain fog and fatigue, energy, sleep cycles, mood, and much more. You may find a B-complex, along with a separate sublingual B12 (methylcobalamin form) to be very helpful. There may be other nutrients which aren't being absorbed properly yet, such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, iron, and zinc.

You are right about seeing a nutritionist, though not everyone feels their best with the usual serum levels of some nutrients. Magnesium and B12 are two which many on this board find helpful even when levels are supposedly "ok" according to their doctor.

Some other things to consider are other intolerances which often show up while body heals. Many find that they need to avoid dairy or soy, eggs, nuts, corn, nightshades, etc. Trust what your body tells you, and give it time to heal. The better the quality of your food, the better you'll fell, so try to avoid processed foods anytime you can.

It can be overwhelming at first, but you will feel more at ease as time goes by. This board is a great place for help and support. Welcome aboard!

[RiceGuy]

Yes, there are often lingering neurological effects such as brain fog. Depending on how long you've been gluten-free, it may not be anything to worry about. However, many find that they benefit from B vitamins. In particular, B12 generally helps with brain fog and fatigue, energy, sleep cycles, mood, and much more. You may find a B-complex, along with a separate sublingual B12 (methylcobalamin form) to be very helpful. There may be other nutrients which aren't being absorbed properly yet, such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, iron, and zinc.

You are right about seeing a nutritionist, though not everyone feels their best with the usual serum levels of some nutrients. Magnesium and B12 are two which many on this board find helpful even when levels are supposedly "ok" according to their doctor.

Some other things to consider are other intolerances which often show up while body heals. Many find that they need to avoid dairy or soy, eggs, nuts, corn, nightshades, etc. Trust what your body tells you, and give it time to heal. The better the quality of your food, the better you'll fell, so try to avoid processed foods anytime you can.

It can be overwhelming at first, but you will feel more at ease as time goes by. This board is a great place for help and support. Welcome aboard!

[RiceGuy]

Yes, there are often lingering neurological effects such as brain fog and fatigue. Depending on how long you've been gluten-free, it may not be anything to worry about. However, many find that they benefit from B vitamins. In particular, B12 generally helps with brain fog and fatigue, energy, sleep cycles, mood, and much more. You may find a B-complex, along with a separate sublingual B12 (methylcobalamin form) to be very helpful. There may be other nutrients which aren't being absorbed properly yet, such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, iron, and zinc.

You are right about seeing a nutritionist, though not everyone feels their best with the usual serum levels of some nutrients. Magnesium and B12 are two which many on this board find helpful even when levels are supposedly "ok" according to their doctor.

Some other things to consider are other intolerances which often show up while body heals. Many find that they need to avoid dairy or soy, eggs, nuts, corn, nightshades, etc. Trust what your body tells you, and give it time to heal. The better the quality of your food, the better you'll fell, so try to avoid processed foods anytime you can.

It can be overwhelming at first, but you will feel more at ease as time goes by. This board is a great place for help and support. Welcome aboard!

[eta5]

Thank you so much. I'm on Flora Q, and then the naturopath gave me basic nutrients (by thorne) to take 3 times a day. I will ask the nutritionist about B12s. So basically I just need to be a little more patient and eventually things will even themselves out.

[Jenny (AZ via TX)]

RiceGuy,

What brand of B12 are you using? Thanks.

Yes, there are often lingering neurological effects such as brain fog and fatigue. Depending on how long you've been gluten-free, it may not be anything to worry about. However, many find that they benefit from B vitamins. In particular, B12 generally helps with brain fog and fatigue, energy, sleep cycles, mood, and much more. You may find a B-complex, along with a separate sublingual B12 (methylcobalamin form) to be very helpful. There may be other nutrients which aren't being absorbed properly yet, such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, iron, and zinc.

You are right about seeing a nutritionist, though not everyone feels their best with the usual serum levels of some nutrients. Magnesium and B12 are two which many on this board find helpful even when levels are supposedly "ok" according to their doctor.

Some other things to consider are other intolerances which often show up while body heals. Many find that they need to avoid dairy or soy, eggs, nuts, corn, nightshades, etc. Trust what your body tells you, and give it time to heal. The better the quality of your food, the better you'll fell, so try to avoid processed foods anytime you can.

It can be overwhelming at first, but you will feel more at ease as time goes by. This board is a great place for help and support. Welcome aboard!