tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post1854776066493782602..comments2023-10-17T05:09:01.582-04:00Comments on The Gluten-Free Homemaker: Autoimmune DiseasesLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02221262499855798850noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-46056307127173079952011-02-11T03:31:55.660-05:002011-02-11T03:31:55.660-05:00Thanks for sharing this. I have thyroid disorder b...Thanks for sharing this. I have thyroid disorder but I have learned how to handle it.. It involves a healthy diet and natural supplements.natural thyroid supplementshttp://www.nutri-meds.com/Nutri_Meds_Desiccated_Bovine_Thyroid_Capsules_p/nm-g-btc.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-56779992070717411382011-01-28T15:41:55.884-05:002011-01-28T15:41:55.884-05:00Hi folks,
My husband has celiac disease and so ...Hi folks,<br /><br /> My husband has celiac disease and so I have been looking into it. I'm becoming more and more convinced it's the vaccines causing our bodies to freak out and attack itself. HAve any of you noticed a change or problem after you or your children received a vaccine?Fed upnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-48527442702851141202011-01-10T02:49:24.906-05:002011-01-10T02:49:24.906-05:00I have not been diagnosed with celiac -- however I...I have not been diagnosed with celiac -- however I know I feel better when I don't eat gluten products. I have fibromyalgia, Hishimotos thyroidism, and adrenal fatigue. My doctors just always use the IBS for those symptoms. My new Dr. has put me on an alkaline diet and it also eliminates sugars and dairy products. I am trying to learn to cook without the gluten as well. It is difficult when I have others to cook for, as well as the products being so expensive.Saundrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524567334675079259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-67055043659734090082011-01-09T15:32:54.403-05:002011-01-09T15:32:54.403-05:00Make sure your doctor is using the new standard wh...Make sure your doctor is using the new standard which is recommended by the Amer Assoc of Clinical Endocrinologists. Your TSH should be between 0.3 and 3.0<br />Most physicians are using the old standard of 0.5 to 5.5 for normal when looking at test results, like mine was.Alexis salernonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-54936671514148914372010-12-03T18:24:16.776-05:002010-12-03T18:24:16.776-05:00My 13 year old son has Crohn's Disease and is ...My 13 year old son has Crohn's Disease and is predisposed to Gluten and has been Gluten and Casein Free for a year. Now I have been diagnosed with Hidradenitis Supporativa which is linked to Crohn's and reacts with painful, apocrine gland disfunction. I am trying GF/CF in order to put HS in remission and would like to hear if anyone else has done the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-25577504872209990412010-09-13T00:02:33.532-04:002010-09-13T00:02:33.532-04:00My girls (7 & 8) have diagnosed celiac disease...My girls (7 & 8) have diagnosed celiac disease. Between them, they also have rheumatoid arthritis, ataxia, vitiligo, obsessive compulsive disorder, and eyesight issues. You bet!! There IS a link. All issues are not completely, but mostly resolved on a GF diet.<br /><br />When our 7 year old was 4 years old, she was taking prescription strength pain medication for arthritis several times a day. When she went GF at 4 1/2, she was off of pain meds in less than two weeks! And she has continued to improve since then... in fact, one of the ways we know she has probably had accidental gluten intake is by her arthritis acting up. It's amazing.Jennifer Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02179819623453298024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-89538948685851822702010-05-10T21:16:10.364-04:002010-05-10T21:16:10.364-04:00Before finding out I was gluten intolerant (possib...Before finding out I was gluten intolerant (possibly celiac ... I was never tested for celiac), I had endometriosis and a hysterectomy. My doctor said that the endo was definitely due to the gluten. I was also determined to have hypothyroidism (although not Hashimoto's) and adrenal fatigue. <br /><br />When I first went gluten free, my doctor also recommended that I go dairy free and sugar free, which I did. While difficult (especially not really having the hang of eatin gluten free yet), I did feel much better. Slowly over time, I reintroduced both dairy and sugar and gained weight, lost a lot of the energy I'd gained, etc. The last 10 days I've also been dairy free and sugar free (not 100% perfect, but close) and once again, I feel like a new person. Much more energy ... energy I'd forgotten I was capable of. <br /><br />I'm sharing this info, Linda, because it's possible that there may be other food issues playing a role with your fatigue and other dietary changes that might help the situation. Of course, I know none of us want those, but worth considering. <br /><br />Last, Linda, I went through the same thing you did not that long ago with the thyroid meds. I had been taking Armour thyroid. I was not going to go on Sythroid. I was able to get compounded natural (porcine) thyroid meds, but they came in a capsule. The dosage was too much. My doctor said to try only taking half a capsule. Well, that was not easily done with a capsule, and I wasn't getting a high enough dosage. Finally, I came up with a solution that worked for me. Because thryoid meds are best absorbed on an empty stomach, I just started taking the full capsule in the middle of a meal. Worked great. <br /><br />Hope you get some answers and resolution of these issues, Linda. I know how they can make one feel. <br /><br />Shirleygfe--gluten free easilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182613995248482102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-29653218673308073332010-04-30T22:56:35.496-04:002010-04-30T22:56:35.496-04:00While I was never diagnosed with celiac disease, I...While I was never diagnosed with celiac disease, I do find I've improved a lot with gluten-free diet. Prior to the gluten-free diet, I also had low B12 levels. My father has celiac disease and diabetes - so it's important to me to do my best to monitor my health to try to delay/prevent further issues. Here's to hoping! I hope you start feeling better soon!Tasty Eats At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073984731642037393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-87823290496899734602010-04-29T13:53:55.816-04:002010-04-29T13:53:55.816-04:00I was glad to see a post on autoimmune diseases. U...I was glad to see a post on autoimmune diseases. Unfortunately I have been dealing with low adrenal,pernicious anemia,sjogrens,Hashimotos thyroiditis,Raynauds and now celiac.....Cannot eat gluten,corn,soy,dairy,bananas,tomatoes.Developed vertigo on top of it all. Yes, it has been very difficult...it shows how tough we, as women can be. God Bless us all.Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-41168436743510898732010-04-29T09:08:47.325-04:002010-04-29T09:08:47.325-04:00I have Hashimoto's, endometriosis, and psorias...I have Hashimoto's, endometriosis, and psoriasis. All are automimmune. I'm going through liver testing now for autoimmune hepatitis. My mother has celiac disease. I have been tested by it comes out negative. I'm thinking of going GF just to see if it helps.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937464787742911683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-66259745814317524992010-04-27T18:13:37.283-04:002010-04-27T18:13:37.283-04:00I have Celiac disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis.I have Celiac disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis.The Chatty Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093735675843694976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-14471768540056815702010-04-26T09:33:22.719-04:002010-04-26T09:33:22.719-04:00At age 11, my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabet...At age 11, my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and 15 months later he was diagnosed with Celiac disease. Now at age 13, we have had 2 years of adjusting to new eating lifestyles. It amazes me how well he has adjusted to the changes - he seems to deal with them better than I do. I have had a hard time watching him go through this, which has caused some depression for me. I am working my way through it, though, and learning a lot about how to eat healthier along the way. We are all eating better because of the Celiac diagnosis.<br />Thank you for all the information you share in your blog! It has been a great help to me!Missynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-20299221835348012642010-04-25T20:14:21.297-04:002010-04-25T20:14:21.297-04:00Hi LInda,
My 17 year old daughter was first diagn...Hi LInda,<br /><br />My 17 year old daughter was first diagnosed with sudden onset Chronic Fatigue Syndrome when she was 12. Then a couple of years later she developed celiac. She has always been super flexible, but it wasn't until we saw a specialist for CFS that we found that it's actually an autoimmune-related condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (double jointed or hyper mobility). Yes, you're right, it's all tied together.Lori Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808703279193470654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-51304446246714270352010-04-25T19:21:04.736-04:002010-04-25T19:21:04.736-04:00I have recently discovered that I have Primary Bil...I have recently discovered that I have Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, no family history for this or for Diabetes which I have also developed. I have warned all 6 members of my large family who have Celiac Disease to be on the look out for complications. Can be a scary place to be sometimesVickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-37855079896253651352010-04-25T18:37:38.602-04:002010-04-25T18:37:38.602-04:00Megan, Thanks for that information. I was treate...Megan, Thanks for that information. I was treated for adrenal fatigue last summer and continue to take supplements for it. It made some difference, but not a lot. You're right, most doctors will not treat it. I had the saliva test done.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221262499855798850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-40428616137684985042010-04-25T18:17:48.425-04:002010-04-25T18:17:48.425-04:00I have Hashimotos and gluten sensitivity. Was dia...I have Hashimotos and gluten sensitivity. Was diagnosed with Hashimotos first. One huge discovery for me was that I was also vitamin B12 deficient. B12 shots have made a huge difference with my energy, focus, and stamina. I recently wrote a post to raise awareness about it:http://www.foodsensitivityjournal.com/4/category/vitamin%20b12%20deficiency/1.html I also had adrenal fatigue, which was diagnosed through a naturopath (endocrinologists typically test only for Addison's, which is when your adrenals are gone). It's common for folks with low thyroid that isn't treated adequately to develop adrenal fatigue. Saliva testing can give a clear answer on this issue.Meganhttp://www.foodsensitivityjournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-33735065102718769392010-04-25T18:10:07.999-04:002010-04-25T18:10:07.999-04:00Hi, I have fibromyalgia and was diagnosed with IBS...Hi, I have fibromyalgia and was diagnosed with IBS years ago. I went gluten free before I could be tested for celiac, but I highly suspect it's celiac rather than IBS. My mother has myofacial pain syndrome and both my kids are on the autism spectrum. Strange how all of this is connected to gluten.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17184639443856217229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-8118551761535243462010-04-25T15:44:55.814-04:002010-04-25T15:44:55.814-04:00I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and then Poly...I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and then Polymyositis, an autoimmune disease that causes muscle pain and weakness. I've only been gluten-free for about 2 months, but it's made me feel better. Currently in the middle of an elimination diet to see if I have other food sensitivities. <br /><br />I really wish the health professionals would include some of this information along with the treatment and meds. Neither of my specialists have said anything about eliminating gluten.Anne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413915058098683383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-68652995771576006822010-04-25T15:35:06.679-04:002010-04-25T15:35:06.679-04:00I also have added autoimmune "fun" on to...I also have added autoimmune "fun" on top of the celiac. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis shortly before realizing that gluten was a big problem as well. I also had asthma early on as a kid, and have a large chance of diabetes thanks to the rest of my family having it. The meds for the RA are no fun, but much better than without--I too would take the Celiac in a heartbeat over the other issues!<br /><br />These disorders definitely follow each other closely!Castalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407553953656489236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-59478432168040181702010-04-25T15:34:14.233-04:002010-04-25T15:34:14.233-04:00I also have Hashimoto's. I don't have cel...I also have Hashimoto's. I don't have celiac, but my daughter does. I've always assumed that she got the celiac from my side of the family because of that (I was adopted & don't know my family history). I never noticed any symptoms due to Hashimoto's, I was diagnosed when I couldn't get pregnant & they started doing tests. I never noticed a change once I was medicated, except that I did get pregnant w/in a month!<br />Your symptoms must really be bad if you'd choose celiac over Hashimoto's. So weird that both those diseases have such varied symptoms in different people.kroushlconflicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618081971567880560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-35676793619128795882010-04-25T14:53:01.887-04:002010-04-25T14:53:01.887-04:00My sister has Celiac. I didn't realize she is ...My sister has Celiac. I didn't realize she is more likely to develop another disease.Kelly Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738542739547858853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-13940839011251099252010-04-25T13:36:53.508-04:002010-04-25T13:36:53.508-04:00I haven't been formally diagnosed with celiac,...I haven't been formally diagnosed with celiac, and my symptoms seem to only appear when I'm under a lot of stress but since my son was diagnosed with celiac I have cut out all gluten from my diet also. Interestingly enough, months after my son was born I was diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroiditis, and later anemia. I have been able to keep these under control, with lots of medication. My energy has never really returned and loosing weight seems to be impossible. I am now trying to cut sugar as much as I can (SO hard!) because I fear diabetes and cancers. I don't need a diagnoses to tell me that I have FAR more energy and feel 'better' off gluten. :)Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03727406540217754491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-33178331838470809902010-04-25T13:27:35.588-04:002010-04-25T13:27:35.588-04:00I have the same 2 that you do.....so does my aunt....I have the same 2 that you do.....so does my aunt. I think I would prefer to have the Thyroid disease over the Celiac disease. I miss pizza and bread. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367606500491736318.post-48059050109931687322010-04-25T13:14:31.327-04:002010-04-25T13:14:31.327-04:00Good post to raise awareness and understanding of ...Good post to raise awareness and understanding of autoimmune disorders, including Celiac.<br /><br />I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and Lupus several years before discovering my gluten sensitivity. For me, following a gluten free diet significantly reduces the symptoms of the UC and Lupus and helps me keep both in remission.<br /><br /><br />Cindy<br />www.wheatlessfoodie.blogspot.comCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302633625162739408noreply@blogger.com