Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Blood Infection ?

Regameleca

Recommended Posts

Regameleca Rookie
Regameleca
Posted

Hi guys

I was wondering if anyone has ever suffered an infection of the blood and if this is something that can occur with gluten intolorence/celiac's? This summer I got a tiny cut, the kind that you wouldn't even notice and less then 12 hours later is developed into a full on blood infection with a red track line running from my thumb past my elbow. I went to emergency and the doctor was convinced I had underlying health problems. I've always suspected celiacs as I have a family history and i have a lot of symptoms but can it cause something like this? I'm someone who suffers a lot of infections like kidney, bladder and sometimes chest but never this before....

Tired of my boss saying to me"you sure have a lot of weird health problems!" :P

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


beebs Enthusiast
beebs
Posted

Hi guys

I was wondering if anyone has ever suffered an infection of the blood and if this is something that can occur with gluten intolorence/celiac's? This summer I got a tiny cut, the kind that you wouldn't even notice and less then 12 hours later is developed into a full on blood infection with a red track line running from my thumb past my elbow. I went to emergency and the doctor was convinced I had underlying health problems. I've always suspected celiacs as I have a family history and i have a lot of symptoms but can it cause something like this? I'm someone who suffers a lot of infections like kidney, bladder and sometimes chest but never this before....

Tired of my boss saying to me"you sure have a lot of weird health problems!" :P

hiya, after my c/section 4 months ago I developed a UTI. I went onto anti bs but within 4 days it had spread into my blood stream. Luckily they caught it early. But I have no doubt that my autoimmune crap is the reason I can't seem to do anything without ending up with infections. This was the worst one but I've had very bad infections (not ones that turned systemic) after each of my births and i wasn't gluten free the other two times. I also have another autoimmune disease as well as celiac.

So the short answer is *yes*. I read a pubmed study that said thad undiagnosed celiacs have a 3 fold increase in developing severe infections after surgery....

I also used to get lots of infections - chest, middle ear (I averaged over 2 a year) etc etc.

Having said all that is there any other reason that you suspect celiac? There are an awful lot of autoimmune diseases out there - and they all affect your immune system.

Regameleca Rookie
Regameleca
Posted
  • Author

Ya I'm pretty sure it's celiacs. My sister has recently been diagnosed, my mum has ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, and anemia, I'm anaemic and the docs are always saying I have ibs....so at the very least I feel like I have some form of gluten intolerance...

Ugh to all your nasty infections, sure doesn't sound like fun :(

beebs Enthusiast
beebs
Posted

Ya I'm pretty sure it's celiacs. My sister has recently been diagnosed, my mum has ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, and anemia, I'm anaemic and the docs are always saying I have ibs....so at the very least I feel like I have some form of gluten intolerance...

Ugh to all your nasty infections, sure doesn't sound like fun :(

Did you have your blood panel and genes test done yet? Sounds like it could be that - my mum has it and thats why it came into my head as well. It was like - 'this is all starting to make sense'!

Regameleca Rookie
Regameleca
Posted
  • Author

I did and the stupid doctors can't find the result!!! So he's reordered it but it seems to be taking far too long. I feel like he's not really taking it very seriously, but my previous dr recommended I stop eating wheat... Her son had celiacs so she was very supportive and helpful... I miss her! Anyway I cut out gluten now and feel so much better! Ate some in Italy and boy did I pay, so regardless of whether I have full on celiacs disease I think I'm at least intolerant, I would like to know for sure though:) this forum is a bit of an eye opener, all the things I have suffered over the years are all making sense! Even being dizzy and unbalanced and having poor coordination, So nice to find support as well:)

beebs Enthusiast
beebs
Posted

I did and the stupid doctors can't find the result!!! So he's reordered it but it seems to be taking far too long. I feel like he's not really taking it very seriously, but my previous dr recommended I stop eating wheat... Her son had celiacs so she was very supportive and helpful... I miss her! Anyway I cut out gluten now and feel so much better! Ate some in Italy and boy did I pay, so regardless of whether I have full on celiacs disease I think I'm at least intolerant, I would like to know for sure though:) this forum is a bit of an eye opener, all the things I have suffered over the years are all making sense! Even being dizzy and unbalanced and having poor coordination, So nice to find support as well:)

Yeah - I hear ya, I didn't have the biopsy and I regret it. My symptoms are very severe and I now I can't do the challenge. My dr is positive its celiac bases on my family history and severity of symptoms but I gotta say. I really want an official diag -I really hate not knowing for sure!

Monael Apprentice
Monael
Posted

So the short answer is *yes*. I read a pubmed study that said thad undiagnosed celiacs have a 3 fold increase in developing severe infections after surgery....

I also used to get lots of infections - chest, middle ear (I averaged over 2 a year) etc etc.

Having said all that is there any other reason that you suspect celiac? There are an awful lot of autoimmune diseases out there - and they all affect your immune system.

I didn't know that. Wow. Last year I had surgery and developed a severe blood infection. It was horrible, I almost died. It really is amazing to me how this can affect so many aspects of a person's health.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,352
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Beth Ramsey
    Newest Member
    Beth Ramsey
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • par18
      Is it gluten?

      By par18 · Posted

      Thanks for the reply. 
    • Scott Adams
      nothing has changed

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      What you’re describing is actually very common, and unfortunately the timing of the biopsy likely explains the confusion. Yes, it is absolutely possible for the small intestine to heal enough in three months on a strict gluten-free diet to produce a normal or near-normal biopsy, especially when damage was mild to begin with. In contrast, celiac antibodies can stay elevated for many months or even years after gluten removal, so persistently high antibody levels alongside the celiac genes and clear nutrient deficiencies strongly point to celiac disease, even if you don’t feel symptoms. Many people with celiac are asymptomatic but still develop iron and vitamin deficiencies and silent intestinal damage. The lack of immediate symptoms makes it harder emotionally, but it doesn’t mean gluten isn’t harming you. Most specialists would consider this a case of celiac disease with a false-negative biopsy due to early healing rather than “something else,” and staying consistently gluten-free is what protects you long-term—even when your body doesn’t protest right away.
    • Scott Adams
      Is it gluten?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Yes, I meant if you had celiac disease but went gluten-free before screening, your results would end up false-negative. As @trents mentioned, this can also happen when a total IGA test isn't done.
    • Seaperky
      Trip to Anaheim/Disney

      By Seaperky · Posted

      I found at Disney springs and Disney they have specialist that when told about dietary restrictions they come and talk to you ,explain cross contamination measures tsken and work with you on choices. Its the one place I dont worry once I've explained I have celiac disease.  Thier gluten free options are awesome.
    • Churley
      Desperately need a vitamin D supplement. I've reacted to most brands I've tried.

      By Churley · Posted

      Have you tried Pure Encapsulations supplements? This is a brand my doctor recommends for me. I have no issues with this brand.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.