Sick which is it

[5thave]

Hi I have celiac disease and Hashimoto's and I think it is the gluten that causes these reactions if I get it accidentally. Each time i run a low grade fever, belly aches, and muscle aches. Unfortunately it happens every few weeks and I feel like I have the flu. Is this from the gluten or a Hashi attack of some sort? Help I hate this.

[5thave]

Hi Laura, thanks for all your comments. Yes I have been doing a lot of reading on this subject and have both hashi and Celiac, gene tested only. I usually am very good at my diet but once in awhile i get gluten somewhere by accident and it literally gives me the flu like symptoms as well as upset stomach. It lasts only 24 hours but that is enough. I think the longer my system is clean and away from gluten and then when I ingest a small hidden amount somewhere it reacts more severely than when I ate gluten all the time. When I ate gluten all the time in the latest months the abdominal pain was awful and you couldn't do much not even exercise. Now the symptoms are the flu and with abdominal pain. It's just tough, I will stop whining and just deal with it. I am getting much better at reading labels now before I stick it in my mouth. Thanks for all your info though. Do you have both issues?

[laura1967]

Hi there....some quick info: Celiac disease is a chronic digestive disorder that is caused by a hereditary intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a component of wheat, rye, oats, barley, and related grains hybrids like kamut, etc. When you consume gluten, it causes damage to the small intestine. It is believed that the body responds to gluten as if it was an antigen, and launches an immune system attack on your body. It causes your sm intestine to swell, which impairs your body to be able to absorb vital nutrients. Food allergies may start appearing, malnutrition, loss of calories, vitamins and minerals. Can become a very serious situation if not treated and dealt with.
Now get this.....Certain autoimmune disorders also can be associated with celiac disease....such as....kidney disease, lesions throughout body, diabetes, lupus, THYROID DISEASES, etc....etc.... Sooooo often autoimmune comes in in doubles.
Have you been tested and diagnosed with Celiac??
It is critical to change your diet and get on a medical grade of vitamins....not the junk on most of the shelves. Most important will be a dairy and yeast free probiotic to heal your intestines. Once you are strong enough I would do a colon cleanse that includes a repair stage.
Unfortunately when we have one autoimmune we are at risk for another.....I do believe that you can fight this and win....you just have to Look outside of the box and have an open mind.....read and learn and try!
You also need to keep a food diary...just get a notebook and keep track of everything you eat and drink and reactions you have....that is the only way to figure out what you are reacting to. Hope this info helps....let me know if you have any more questions, just message me! :)  :)

[stella5349]

I contacted her by PM to see this post

[5thave]

Thanks for your comments. Yes just trying to identify what is the trigger and which is it due to hashi or celiac? Confusing but it seems to happen about once a month. How do we get in contact with Laura1967?

I also cannot have the corn flakes they have malt extract in there and malt is a no, no. Malt can be in a lot of things as well.

[stella5349]

You know who is really got a ton of information on this is Laura1967. She gets bouts of this celiac and has Hashi's too.

I two years ago had celiac problems - I starved the heck out of it and now I am free. but I didn't do much learning on the Hashi and correlation of the two together.

[redheadaussie]

I try as hard as I can to not have any gluten but it can be difficult. Maybe you are eating something which has not got the gluten listed. Additive 1442 in Australia is a gluten substance to thicken gravies, soups, etc. It is also in other products too like ice cream. I have found that even by law it is supposed to be listed, it is not always the case. You can write to the manufacturer and ask for a list if you explain you suspect gluten in their product. I did this with Kellog's cornflakes for my son as he has an intolerance to corn syrup. It wasn't listed but is in the product.
It could be that or you may well be having a Hashimoto's attack too. Especially if you are fighting off a cold or other infection or under any stress.
  I go through cycles too and really wish I would feel better!
Cheers!

[5thave]

Sorry your husband has this too. It is very difficult. I have been gf mainly for 6 months with the occasional oops by eating something accidentally. We also do not eat processed foods so that one is fairly easy. There are a few restaurants that do have a gf menu but it is rare. I don't eat out often at all. Hope you and your husband get the hang of it too.

[TrudieC]

My husband just switched to a gluten free diet because of awful belly aches (he likely has Celiac but won't go for the tests).  Whenever he inadvertently ingests gluten the pain and misery comes back.  It is a challenge to keep that out of your diet.  I've done a good job at home and even found gluten free worcestershire, soy sauce and baking powder.  I've had to get rid of my spice mixes because they often have a gluten substance in them.  We've eliminated all processed foods due to the MSG.  He hasn't yet been brave enough to eat out and I know that is going to bring some other challenges.  Hope you can get past this!