Re:Specific MS Foods (such as gluten free, etc, what/where to buy

[Guest guest]

Larry, I hopoing this might shed some light on your question. There is data that shows a cross over between gluten intolerance and autoimmune diseases.

Go to www.gluten.net, click on resources, click on journal publications and you will come to the following:

Scientific American

September 2009 – Fasano, Alessio, MD, University of land Celiac CenterSurprises from Celiac Disease – Study of a potentially fatal food-triggered disease has uncovered a process that may contribute to many autoimmune disorders

Very well written with diagrams to help one understand the process happening in the small intestine of those who already have the genetic structures for this to happen (40% of the population). This does not happen to everyone but to a much greater extent than has previously been know. Recent data, 1 out of 133 people.

The University of Chicago, one of the leading CD medical and research centers, has excellent web site with the data and understandable information. www.celiacdisease.net 97% of the people who have celiac disease don't even know it. These are the folks that got congress to enact the labeling of gluten substances in food products, as well as the gluten free labeling.

I was diagnosed with CD only two years ago, have spent a lifetime (68 years) eating gluten and in the last two years was diagnosed with more auto immune diseases, now totaling four. Since being diagnosed with fibro 15 years ago, I have dug into all the research I could find in my quest to get well ... I, nor my PCP, did not know I had hidden/silent celiac disease. I have lived with overwhelming deep fatigue for 30 years which has interfered with every aspect of my life (at first, thought to be depression ... wrong). I have tried and done a lot stuff, both conventional medicine and alternative. Changes in my diet plus supplements to enhance mitochondrial function for energy production, plus thyroid support, has made the most difference, up until now. I only had half the picture. I look forward to the benefits of LDN. 1.5 mg for 10 days now, am noticing a little bit of change ... such as being mo

re alert in the mornings and my thinking and comprehension of new material, particularly numbers, starting to clear up.

I started with a new physician 10 days ago, who believes in and prescribes LDN. He told me to stop taking Indomethicin (10 years for inflammation, 25 mgs/day), too hard on my stomach. Was told to eliminate nightshade vegetables ... they have a chemical in them that settles into and attacks joints in people with RA. I just had to test that out ...(my resistance to giving up favorite foods.) Now I notice every time I eat a nightshade vegetable (including tomatoes, peppers, my favorites, plus potatoes and eggplant) the knuckles on my hands, toes and my spine flare up, become red and painful. No offending food, inflammation recedes. I was masking the food reaction with the medication. This same thing happens when I eat dairy and soy but to a much greater extent. I figured that out previously. I am starting to have inflammation and pain in my wrists a

nd ankles too. The "cleaner" my diet has become the more I can see the reactions and I have less inflammation.

[Guest guest]

I know I posted on this already today. Just saw the following on AOL.health headlines. I may be plagerizing, but this is for educational purposes only.

By Mallory Creveling

Celiac disease is the world's most common genetic autoimmune disease, affecting about one in every 133 people, says Carol Shilson, executive director of the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. This disease is caused by the body's negative reaction to gluten, damaging the body's ability to absorb nutrients.

Those with a family history of celiac disease should be screened every two to three years. "If you catch it early and you follow [a gluten-free] diet strictly, you revert back to healthier than the normal population," Shilson said. "If you let it go, there is about a four times higher mortality rate."

Doctors misdiagnosed Shilson for 10 years before she found out that she had celiac disease, so she understands the challenge of reaching a diagnosis and treatment plan. She suggests asking your doctor these 10 questions.

1. How did I get this disease? Celiac disease is a digestive and autoimmune disorder in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged when foods containing gluten are eaten.

2. What tests do I need? Many factors can relay a positive blood test for celiac disease. Therefore, doctors should also perform a biopsy on your small intestine. Adopting a gluten-free diet before doctors perform these tests can make them inaccurate.

3. What are the symptoms of celiac disease? Symptoms include joint pain, fatigue, headaches, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, delayed puberty, tingling in legs or fingers and sores inside the mouth. Another form of celiac disease, called Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH), causes a blistering rash on the elbows or buttocks. Doctors often prescribe a cream for DH, because a gluten-free diet alone may not help. Occasionally, celiacs gain weight after adopting a gluten-free diet because they begin to absorb more calories and fat.

4. What does gluten do to my body? When a celiac eats gluten, it triggers an abnormal autoimmune response. Instead of attacking the gluten, your immune system attacks your body and impairs your ability to absorb nutrients -- this may occur for up to a week after your body dispenses the gluten. Your intestines also become more permeable, allowing substances to pass through the gut that shouldn't.

5. What happens if I eat gluten by accident? You may experience severe joint pain, gastrointestinal symptoms and mental disorientation. To try to ensure this does not happen, read food labels and inform restaurant managers of your condition.

6. What happens if this is left untreated? Many, more serious ailments can come from leaving celiac disease untreated, including thyroid disease, osteoporosis, infertility, cancer and Type 1 diabetes.

7. Are there other ailments that celiacs often have? Many people with celiac disease also have anemia, and eight to 10 percent of individuals with Type 1 diabetes also have celiac disease. Because this is a disease of malnourishment, some individuals develop psychiatric disorders like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.

8. Are there any medications I can take? Adherence to a gluten-free diet is the only treatment for this disease. You can find many foods made gluten-free (even sweets). A knowledgeable nutritionist can help with this. The Celiac Disease Foundation is also a great resource for experts and foods.

9. How do I know which foods are gluten-free? Current food label laws don' t have a standard for gluten-free foods and manufacturers are not required to put gluten on labels. Celiacs, therefore, must read labels thoroughly. Gluten is not only the protein in wheat, it's also in barley and rye.

10. How do I get all the nutrients I need without gluten? Doctors typically recommend taking a daily multi-vitamin. Adding more fiber to your diet is also important and can be done with fava beans and fortified grains, flours, rice and tapioca. Once you' re on a gluten-free diet and your body begins to heal, you start to absorb nutrients again.

[Guest guest]

,

Dr (celebrity UK TV Dr – who supports LDN), suffers from

Celiac Disease and was on the TV this morning talking about it. Most of what

you mentioned below he covered.

These two links may be of interest to some:-

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=celiac-disease-insights

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2010/05/11/2010-05-11_as_more_cases_of_celiac_disease_are_diagnosed_the_market_for_glutenfree_foods_is.html

Jayne Crocker

Chairperson

www.LDNNow.com

Important! Please sign our LDN petition to the

European Parliament by clicking here

tel: +44 (0) 7877 492 669

Dr Steele MBE, talking about LDN

LDNNow are a political/pressure group of individuals dedicated

to getting Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) accepted into modern medicine and trialled

for the myriad of uses it shows benefit for.

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Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Specific MS Foods (such as gluten free,

etc, what/where to buy

I know I posted on

this already today. Just saw the following on AOL.health headlines.

I may be plagerizing, but this is for educational purposes only.

By Mallory Creveling

Celiac disease is the world's most

common genetic autoimmune disease, affecting about one in every 133 people,

says Carol Shilson, executive director of the University of Chicago Celiac

Disease Center. This disease is caused by the body's negative reaction to

gluten, damaging the body's ability to absorb nutrients.

Those with a family history of

celiac disease should be screened every two to three years. " If you catch

it early and you follow [a gluten-free] diet strictly, you revert back to

healthier than the normal population, " Shilson said. " If you let it

go, there is about a four times higher mortality rate. "

Doctors misdiagnosed Shilson for

10 years before she found out that she had celiac disease, so she understands

the challenge of reaching a diagnosis and treatment plan. She suggests asking

your doctor these 10 questions.

1. How did I get this disease? Celiac disease is a digestive and autoimmune

disorder in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged when foods

containing gluten are eaten.

2. What tests do I need? Many factors can relay a positive blood

test for celiac disease. Therefore, doctors should also perform a biopsy on

your small intestine. Adopting a gluten-free diet before doctors perform these

tests can make them inaccurate.

3. What are the symptoms of celiac

disease? Symptoms include

joint pain, fatigue, headaches, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal

pain, delayed puberty, tingling in legs or fingers and sores inside the mouth.

Another form of celiac disease, called Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH), causes a

blistering rash on the elbows or buttocks. Doctors often prescribe a cream for

DH, because a gluten-free diet alone may not help. Occasionally, celiacs gain

weight after adopting a gluten-free diet because they begin to absorb more

calories and fat.

4. What does gluten do to my

body? When a celiac eats

gluten, it triggers an abnormal autoimmune response. Instead of attacking the

gluten, your immune system attacks your body and impairs your ability to absorb

nutrients -- this may occur for up to a week after your body dispenses the

gluten. Your intestines also become more permeable, allowing substances to pass

through the gut that shouldn't.

5. What happens if I eat gluten

by accident? You may

experience severe joint pain, gastrointestinal symptoms and mental

disorientation. To try to ensure this does not happen, read food labels and

inform restaurant managers of your condition.

6. What happens if this is left

untreated? Many, more

serious ailments can come from leaving celiac disease untreated, including thyroid

disease, osteoporosis, infertility, cancer and Type 1 diabetes.

7. Are there other ailments

that celiacs often have?

Many people with celiac disease also have anemia, and eight to 10 percent of

individuals with Type 1 diabetes also have celiac disease. Because this is a

disease of malnourishment, some individuals develop psychiatric disorders like anxiety,

depression and schizophrenia.

8. Are there any medications I

can take? Adherence to a

gluten-free diet is the only treatment for this disease. You can find many

foods made gluten-free (even sweets). A knowledgeable nutritionist can help

with this. The Celiac Disease Foundation is also a great resource for experts

and foods.

9. How do I know which foods

are gluten-free? Current

food label laws don' t have a standard for gluten-free foods and manufacturers

are not required to put gluten on labels. Celiacs, therefore, must read labels

thoroughly. Gluten is not only the protein in wheat, it's also in barley and

rye.

10. How do I get all the

nutrients I need without gluten?

Doctors typically recommend taking a daily multi-vitamin. Adding more fiber to

your diet is also important and can be done with fava beans and fortified

grains, flours, rice and tapioca. Once you' re on a gluten-free diet and your

body begins to heal, you start to absorb nutrients again.