Digestive Enzymes?

[hal000]

Hi everyone , I'm a new member to the forum and wondered if anyone could help me out with some advice?

In retrospect I've had problems with gluten for many years, initially I was diagnosed with post viral syndrome (chronic fatigue syndrome), but gradually all the pieces have fallen into place I'm almost 100% sure that I have a gluten intolerance.

Just before Chrsitmas I began having problems with my thyroid and again after looking on the net I think there's a connection between celiacs and thyroid disorders.

I'm following a completely gluten free diet and wondered if anyone's had any experiences with taking digestive enzymes? Or should I be patient and allow the gut to gradualy heal on its own?

Any advice would be much appreciated, thank-you hal

[RiceGuy]

Welcome to the board!

Yes, many report good results from digestive enzymes, though I think I recall some having less than desirable results. Do make sure they are gluten-free. Some companies are good about labeling, others not so good. Both Source Naturals and NOW Foods generally label fairly well. When it doubt, email/call the company, or just pick something else.

I'm sure you'll get specific recommendations from those who've found benefit from digestive enzymes.

[ligeia]

I keep the enzyme in my purse so that if we go out to eat and there is something I am not absolutely sure is gluten free, I take it. It works if it's a very small amount of gluten but, for me, it does work.