Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Gluten Intolerance Symptoms - Gluten Freedom http://www.glutenfreedom.net/symptoms-of-gluten-intolerance.asp There are literally dozens, if not hundreds, of symptoms of gluten intolerance. Many people believe the most common symptoms are gastrointestinal in nature - yet the majority of people with gluten intolerance (and celiac disease) have extra-intestinal symptoms. (With all these symptoms, no wonder it's so hard to diagnose!) The most common symptoms of celiac disease include: • Fatigue • 's disease • Gastrointestinal distress (gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, reflux) • Headaches (including migraines) • Infertility • Mouth sores • Weight loss/gain • Inability to concentrate • Moodiness/depression • Amenorrhea/delayed menarche (menstrual cycles) • Bone/joint/muscle pain • Dental enamel hypoplasia • Short stature • Seizures • Tingling numbness in the legs Symptoms also include: • Abnormal liver test • 's disease • Alopecia • Anemia • Ataxia • Autoimmune hepatitis • Chronic abdominal pain • Chronic fatigue • Crohn's disease • Dermatitis herpetiformis (a "sister" of celiac disease) • Down syndrome • Epilepsy • Family history of celiac disease • Gall bladder disease • Hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism • Total IgA deficiency • Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1) • Infertility/spontaneous abortions/low birth-weight babies • Iron deficiency • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) • Malnutrition • Multiple sclerosis • Non Hodgkin's lymphoma • Osteoporosis, osteopenia, osteomalacia • Pancreatic disorders • Pathologic fractures • Peripheral neuropathy • Primary biliary cirrhosis • Psoriasis • Recurrent stomatisits • Rheumatoid arthritis • Scherosing cholangitis • Sjogren syndrome • Systemic lupus • syndrome • Ulcerative colitis • Vitiligo Remember many of these symptoms have a huge list of symptoms in themselves ! **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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