Anorexia?

[nikelodeon79]

I think I've narrowed down the "trigger" to my celiac disease to a couple of related events.

My symptoms really started coming on strong following a pretty difficult breakup with my boyfriend of 7 years. BUT, also following that breakup (pre Celiac symptoms), I relapsed in my anorexia (I'd had a few minor bouts with it earlier, but nothing so severe as what I did post-breakup). I ate very little and lost over 50 pounds in a very short period of time.

Has anyone else heard of/experienced anorexia as a trigger for setting of Celiac Disease symptoms? Just curious.

On a positive note, Celiac Disease has been fantastic for my anorexia issues. Previously I had no idea how to "diet" (eat healthy/right). When I got too fat, the temptation to starve myself would be very strong. It was all or nothing: eat a lot of crappy foods or eat hardly anything at all. I'm now finding the motivation to be able to eat healthily and in moderation without resorting to starvation.

[Mike7]

I always thought that this may have had a factor in causing me to get sick. If you read my 'about me' page, you'll get some info of what happened. If you want the short -- I went on an 'all cereal diet', eating only once or twice a day and would basically deny myself food even if I were hungry. I went from being 180 pounds to 120 pounds over about a year. Shortly after I went back to a regular diet, I started getting sick after eating meals I could tolerate before I starved myself.

[Cat Eyes]

I think I've narrowed down the "trigger" to my celiac disease to a couple of related events.

My symptoms really started coming on strong following a pretty difficult breakup with my boyfriend of 7 years. BUT, also following that breakup (pre Celiac symptoms), I relapsed in my anorexia (I'd had a few minor bouts with it earlier, but nothing so severe as what I did post-breakup). I ate very little and lost over 50 pounds in a very short period of time.

Has anyone else heard of/experienced anorexia as a trigger for setting of Celiac Disease symptoms? Just curious.

On a positive note, Celiac Disease has been fantastic for my anorexia issues. Previously I had no idea how to "diet" (eat healthy/right). When I got too fat, the temptation to starve myself would be very strong. It was all or nothing: eat a lot of crappy foods or eat hardly anything at all. I'm now finding the motivation to be able to eat healthily and in moderation without resorting to starvation.

I also noticed that my symptoms worsened after a stressful breakup and 25 lb. weight loss. Prior to that I had been noticing some Celiac-like symptoms, but they definitely got way worse after those two events occurred.

I have also read that when you are anorexic, your body stops making certain digestive enzymes. So when you do start eating again, you find that you are intolerant to a number of foods i.e. lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, etc. For some people, I think it's only temporary, but if you are predisposed to Celiac I would guess it could trigger it.