Ocd

[Chellabella]

Hello, i am new to this Celiac Disease idea....

Here is why i think i have it. or possibly have it.

I have had OCD since i was 8 years old and until until 2 years ago has it been bad. I was looking on the internet and i found that that Celiac disease is associated with ocd? I am feeling very anxious today and sort of sad. and i thought maybe gluten was my problem.. i had kraft dinner today for lunch and pasta for dinner last night? could that be the reason why i feel terrible today?

i also have Eczema and IBS (they thought it was crones) and they say that these are all related to celiac disease. If i dont eat for a couple of hours i feel so faint and ill like i could pass out (to the extent that its not normal at all)

I walk around feeling anxious every single day (ranging from feeling pretty good to terrible) it goes in phases. Honestly, i hope that this is my problem. cause walking around with a feeling of hopelessness about finding a cure (besides the option of being sedated with drugs) is terrible

any ideas?

[RiceGuy]

Welcome. I think you've come to the right place for answers.

What I'd suggest, is to try a few days gluten-free, and see how you feel. If you feel better, then you'll know. However, if you want to get tests done for Celiac, you shouldn't remain gluten-free for more than a week at most, because the antibodies and intestinal damage will begin to diminish, making it all but impossible to get an accurate diagnosis.

Many gluten-free meals are easy, so you should have no trouble trying it for a few days. For example, vegetable soups are very quick and easy to make. You can make creamy soups in the blender in just minutes. There are also gluten-free canned soups, if you're not feeling up to cooking. Baked potatoes in the microwave take just minutes too. It is much easier when you avoid processed foods.

Lastly, since dairy is often problematic at first, while the body is trying to heal, you may find it extremely helpful to avoid that at the same time.

[ravenwoodglass]

Riceguy gave some good advice however with neuro issues it often takes longer than a week or two for the neuro effects to resolve. I would stay on gluten and call your doctor Monday and get a celiac panel done to start. If you think you want to get a biopsy if the panel is positive then don't go gluten free until it is done. The day you are done with all testing for celiac that you choose to do then give the diet a good and very strict try for a month or two no matter what the test results. IF you don't need a doctor derived diagnosis to stay strictly compliant with the diet then go ahead and give the diet a try. Some will see resolution of issues like OCD and anxiety quickly and others take a bit longer to heal. It is very important not to cheat on the diet though, one of the reasons why many want a firm diagnosis before they will follow the lifelong changes that come with celiac or gluten intolerance.

[Skylarker]

From personal experience, I suggest you definitely try going gluten-free. I started having panic attacks as a child, developed agoraphobia in my teens, finally beat that through years of psychotherapy, but still struggled with anxiety. No medication has helped as much as going gluten-free. I didn't even realize how anxious I was until I gave up gluten.

I haven't been diagnosed as celiac because I won't eat gluten again. I simply don't want to feel that way ever again.

Just wanted to add my encouragement. The above two posts are right on track.

Best,

Skylarker