Gluten Symptom Guide

[ImaCannin]

I came across this web site with a list of the things that gluten can cause..... I was shocked!
http://glutenfreeworks.com/gluten-disorders/celiac-disease/symptom-guide/

Blood System Symptoms
Abnormal levels of blood components and quality of blood cells and plasma, detected by blood studies ordered by a doctor.
Anemia, Folic acid
Anemia, Iron
Anemia, Vitamin B12
Anti-Endomysium Antibodies (EMA)
Anti-Gliadin Antibodies (AGA)
Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies (tTG)
Associated Autoimmune Antibodies
Bone Alkaline Phosphatase Enzyme, Elevated
Calcium, Low
Cholesterol, Low (below 156)
Coagulation Factors, Low
Copper, Low
Hemochromatosis
Glucose, Low or elevated
Homocysteine, Elevated
Hyperprolactinemia (elevated prolactin hormone)
Hypoprothrombinemia
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Liver Enzymes, Elevated
Macroamylasemia
Macrocytosis
Macrolipasemia
Magnesium, Low
Neutropenia
Phosphorus, Low
Plasma Proteins, Low
Potassium, Low
Prolonged Prothrombin Time
Transient Erythroblastopenia
Zinc, Low
Body Composition Symptoms
Disorders of the body as a whole.
Anorexia (Poor appetite)
Appetite, Increased
Cachexia (Wasting of the body)
Loss of Vitality
Obesity
Weight Gain, Unexplained
Weight Loss, Unexplained
Cardiovascular System Symptoms
Disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
Angina Pectoris
Aortic Vasculitis
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomegaly
Coronary Artery Disease
Easy Bruising (Ecchymosis)
Hypertension
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Nosebleeds, Unexplained
Digestive System Symptoms
The following symptoms in this section may be present alone or in any combination in celiac disease. They result from inflammation, damage,and interference with normal function caused by gluten exposure in the digestive tract itself and/or nutritional deficiencies. As you see, problems can develop not only in the small intestine where inflammation can be intense, but also in other areas such as mucosal tissues of the mouth, esophagus, stomach and colon.
Abdominal Distention (Bloating)
Abdominal Pain
Adenocarcinoma of the Small Intestine
Aphthous Ulcers (Canker sores in mouth)
Autoimmune Cholangitis
Beta Casein Enteropathy (Cow’s dairy intolerance similar to celiac disease)
Bleeding, Unexplained
Cancer of the Esophagus
Cancer of the Pharynx
Candida Infections
Carbohydrate Malabsorption
Cheilosis (Red lips, cracking/ oozing at corners of mouth)
Colitis, Collagenous
Colitis, Lymphocytic
Colitis, Ulcerative
Colonic Volvulus (Loop of intestine twists causing strangulation of intestine)
Constipation
Constipation Alternating with Diarrhea
Crohn’s Disease
Defective Tooth Enamel (Yellow, white spots, missing enamel)
Delayed Gastric Emptying (Early fullness after eating)
Diarrhea, acute (Also called celiac crisis)
Diarrhea, chronic
Duodenal Erosions in the Second Part of Duodenum (Small ulcers)
Dysphagia (Difficulty swallowing)
Edema of Small Intestinal Lining
Esophageal Small Cell Cancer
Esophageal Motor Abnormalities (Poor muscle activity/coordination)
Gas
Gastric Ulcer (Stomach ulcers)
Gastric Ulcerations
Gastritis, Collagenous
Gastritis, Lymphocytic
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastro-Intestinal Occult Bleeding (Blood in stool that is not visible to naked eye)
Gluten Sensitive Enteritis
Gums bleeding/ swollen (Purplish in adults/ red in children)
Heartburn
H. Pylori Bacter (Infection of the stomach)
Impaired Gall Bladder Motility
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jejunitis, chronic
Lactose Intolerance (Gas, bloating, loose stools from milk)
Laryngospasm
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Lymphoma
Malabsorption of Nutrients
Maltose Intolerance (Gas, bloating, loose stools from maltose, a simple carbohydrate)
Nausea
Oral Mucosal Lesions (Mouth lesions)
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
Post-cricoid Cancer
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (Bile backs up in liver)
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (Scarring of bile ducts in liver)
Small Bowel Intussusception (One loop of intestine slips into another)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Steatorrhea (Pale, smelly, floating stool hard to flush or sticks to toilet)
Sucrose Intolerance (Gas, bloating, mucous in stool from sugar)
Tongue (Beefy, red, smooth, burning)
Tongue (Fiery red, smooth, swollen, sore)
Tongue (Magenta, swollen)
Tongue (Pale, smooth, burning)
Vomiting
Glandular System Symptoms
Disorders of the glands.
Addison’s Disease (Adrenal gland failure)
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hypothyroidism)
Diabetes Mellitus Type I
Diabetic Instability
Gastro-Intestinal Complications of Type 1 Diabetes
Grave’s Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
Hepatic Granulomatous Disease
Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatic Insufficiency
Parathyroid Carcinoma
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hypoparathyroidism
Immune System Symptoms
Disorders of antibody production.
Allergic Rhinitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders in Celiac Disease
Autoimmune Disorders in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes
Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Food Allergies, IgE and non-IgE Immune Responses
IgA Deficiency
Sarcoidosis
Sjögrens Syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Urticaria, chronic (Hives)
Integumentary System Symptoms
Disorders of skin, hair, and nails.
Alopecia Areata (Patches of hair loss)
Alopecia, Diffuse (Balding)
Cutaneous Vasculitis
Cutis Laxa
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatomyositis
Eczema
Edema (Swelling)
Eythema Elevatum Diutinum
Erythema Nodosum
Follicular Hyperkeratosis (Dry rough skin/ plugged hair follicles on body)
Ichthyosis, Acquired
Itchy Skin Rash
Hangnail
Koilonychia (Thin nails that flatten, ends progressively turning up instead of down)
Melanoma
Nails, Dry and brittle that chip, peel, crack or break easily
Nails with Horizontal and Vertical Ridges/Fragile
Nail with Rounded and Curved Down Ends, Dark, Dry
Nails with White Spots
Nails with Splinter Hemorrhages
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
Prurigo Nodularis (Hyde’s Prurigo)
Psoriasis
Scleroderma
Seborrhea
Thin hair
Vitiligo

Lymphatic System Symptoms
Disorders of the lymphocytes (white blood cells), lymph nodes and spleen.
B-cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Cryptic Intestinal T-cell Lymphoma (Refractory Sprue)
Enteropathy Associated T-cell Lymphoma (EATL)
Extraintestinal Lymphomas
Intraepithelial Lymphocytosis in Small Bowel Samples
Lymphadenopathy
Mesenteric Lymph Node Cavitation
Hyposplenism (Atrophy of spleen)
Muscular System Symptoms
Disorders of muscle structure and function.
Hypokalemic Rhabdomyolysis (Acute, severe potassium deficiency)
Muscle Pain and Tenderness
Muscle Spasm and Cramps
Muscle Wasting
Muscle Weakness
Osteomalacic Myopathy
Polymyositis
Tetany

Nervous System Symptoms
Disorders of nerves, brain and spinal cord structure and function.
Anxiety
Apathy
Ataxia, Gait Disturbance
Ataxia, Gluten
Ataxia, Progressive Myoclonic
Brain Atrophy
Cerebral Perfusion Abnormalities (Poor blood flow)
Chonic Fatigue Syndrome
Chorea
Cortical Calcifying Angiomatosis
Dementia
Depression
Epilepsy
Fatigue/ Lassitude
Headache
Inability to Concentrate
Insomnia
Irritability
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis
Nervous System Disorders
Peripheral Neuropathy
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Schizophrenic Spectrum Disorders
Tremors
Vasculitis of the Central Nervous System

Pulmonary System Symptoms
Disorders of lung tissue and broncheal tree structure and function.
Bronchiectasis
Bronchial Pneumonia
Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Increased Pulmonary Permeability
Increased Susceptibility to Tuberculosis
Lung Cavities or Abcess
Non-Response to Tuberculosis Treatment
Pneumococcal Septicemia
Sensory System Symptoms
Disorders of sense organ structure and function.
Bitot’s Spots (Foamy patches on whites of eye)
Blepharitis
Bloodshot Eyes
Blurred Vision
Cataracts
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Keratomalacia
Nightblindness
Ocular Myopathy
Smell, Loss of
Taste, Loss of
Uveitis, Bilateral
Xerophthalmia
Skeletal System Symptoms
Disorders of bone, joints and teeth.
Bone Fracture
Bone Pain
Enteropathic Arthritis
Osteitis Fibrosa
Osteomalacia
Osteonecrosis
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Recurrent Monoarthritis
Urinary System Symptoms
Disorders of kidneys and urinaty tract structure and function.
Hypocalciuria
IgA Nephropathy
Kidney Stones
Urinary Tract Infection
Reproductive System Symptoms in Females
Disorders of organ structure and function.
Amenorrhea (Absence of menstrual period)
Early Menopause
Infertility
Late Menarche (Late start of menstrual periods)
Premenstrual Syndrome
Dysmenorrhea (Painful menstrual periods)
Dyspareunia (Painful intercourse)
Vaginitis
Reproductive System Symptoms in Males
Disorders of organ structure and function.
Hypogonadism
Impotence
Infertility
Sperm Abnormalities
Reproduction: Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery and Puerperium Symptoms
Disorders of childbearing.
Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy
Short Duration of Breast Feeding
Miscarriage
Complications During Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery
Complications After Childbirth
Zygote Development Symptoms
Disorders of chromosomes.
Down Syndrome
Turner’s Syndrome
Fetus Development Symptoms
Disorders of that occur before birth of the child.
Congenital Anomalies
Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Cystic Fibrosis
Spina Bifida
Child Development Symptoms
Disorders of children that occur after birth.
Autism and Learning Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Cancer Predisposition in Children
Chronic Bullous Dermatosis
Delayed Puberty in Boys
Delayed Puberty in Girls
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Developmental Delay
Failure to Thrive and Growth Retardation
Fecal Occult Blood (Blood found in stool that is not visible to the naked eye)
Glycogenic Acanthosis
Hypotonia
Juvenile Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
Juvenile Diabetes Type 1
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Abnormal Blood Studies
Latent Anemia in Enzymopathies of Small Intestine (Lack of enzymes produced by villi)
Penicilllin V Impaired Absorption
Refractory Anemia (Unresponsive to iron therapy)
Osteopenia
Rickets
Short Staure
Stroke in Childhood
Here are some other ways to look at various symptoms :
Behavioral Symptoms
Aloofness
Hyperactivity
Irritability (Common in children with celiac disease)
Impatience
Lack of Desire to Get Things Done
Lack of Feeling
Restlessness
Timid Behavior
Violent Behavior
Neurological Issues
Anxiety
Apathy
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Difficulty Making Friendships
Easy Frustration and Anger
Nervousness
Panic Attacks
Sense of Worthlessness
Overly Self-critical
Hysteria
Hypochondria
Cognitive (Thinking) Symptoms
Confused/ Faulty Thinking
Confabulation
Delusions
Dementia
Disorientation
Faulty Learning
Hallucination
Inattentiveness
Loss of Memory
Loss of Immediate Memory
Poor Memory
Reduced Learning
Slow Thinking
Scattered Thinking

[Shami-Amourae]

Just don't eat wheat. The GMO wheat that exists today isn't fit for human consumption.

Tapioca is a much better alternative.

[Glass]

To me this Glutten movement is very sudden. Was I chronically ill my whole like? I don't think so. Do I eat bread daily? Yes I do. So why is glutten become this toxic thing the last couple years? Is it something they have just started adding or did I miss something?

[steel_ag]

I'm going for Daily Red, no headaches.......

[steel_ag]

Monsanto GMO'd it so much the human body can't process it anymore.

non-gmo wheat here? .... http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/buy_wheat_whole_grain_red_white_wheat_berries_maki ng_bread_flour.aspx

[sugar plum]

GMO wheat has not been released for public use yet. It exists in a lab where it will stay until it is profitable for Monsanto et al to put it on the market.

Wheat has long been recognized as a crop that would not get much "benefit" from GMO. It is planted solid stand and thus shades out most weeds and the ones it doesn't shade out are easily controlled by rotation or primative herbicides. Insect pressure is rare. Most of the diseases common to wheat are typically minor and if they have a bad outbreak, can be controlled with a traditional fungicide. There is nothing about GMO traits that a farmer would pay more for in his seed wheat.

Edit: Sorry, this was horseshoe3 writing. I didn't realize sugar plum was logged in instead of me.

[sunshine05]

Just don't eat wheat. The GMO wheat that exists today isn't fit for human consumption.

Tapioca is a much better alternative.

I thought GMO wheat was only in the research phase? I agree though, gluten should be avoided. It's really tough though.

ETA: I just read the post above. I should have read it before posting!

[ImaCannin]

Go without gluten for a few weeks. If you have a gluten problems, alot of times you will have a belly ache when you finally eat something with gluten.

To me this Glutten movement is very sudden. Was I chronically ill my whole like? I don't think so. Do I eat bread daily? Yes I do. So why is glutten become this toxic thing the last couple years? Is it something they have just started adding or did I miss something?


The wheat in our daily bread today is not the same wheat of a little over 50 years ago. It is a hybrid that attains only half the height of those old film and photo scenes showing "amber waves of grain."

Wheat has been genetically morphed into a high glycemic index (GI) food that spikes your blood sugar as bad as or worse than sugar. This morphing was done over decades of cross breeding compatible plants, not by laboratory GMO freaks.

Even worse than its high GI is the fact that those wheat kernels and other grains contain a type of protein called gluten. It's a sticky sort of protein that's useful for binding.

According to naturopath Glen Depke, it appears that the old wheat was three percent gluten, and now it is 50 percent. This hybrid was created to make better textured breads and pastries and produce a higher crop yield.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/037034_gluten-free_celiac_disease_wheat.html#ixzz2Bn2D2XqJ

[Shami-Amourae]

To me this Glutten movement is very sudden. Was I chronically ill my whole like? I don't think so. Do I eat bread daily? Yes I do. So why is glutten become this toxic thing the last couple years? Is it something they have just started adding or did I miss something?

Monsanto did GMO wheat back when Wonder Bread first came out. They needed a special wheat that had like a super gluten then would make factory made bread lasts for weeks. This made fresh made bread go out of style. Most people buy this cheap factory made bread now. The new GMO wheat is everywhere now and it's what's mainly causing the issue. In other words, most wheat is contaminated now and wheat is mostly toxic for everyone. Some of the high end stuff from Italy or France might be safe, but I wouldn't risk it personally.

I still believe grains aren't good in general, and should be avoided, but I hope that adds some clarity.

[Shami-Amourae]

Go without gluten for a few weeks. If you have a gluten problems, alot of times you will have a belly ache when you finally eat something with gluten.

It took me 4 months for my gluten symptoms to go away after stopping the wheat. You'll notice a major difference and lose a ton of weight too.

[ImaCannin]

It took me about 4 to 6 months for things like the Non Alcholic Fatty Liver, dry skin, rosacea, migraines, loss of taste ect to stop begin so bad. I ate a piece of zucchini bread (made with wheat) after being wheat free for 2.5 months and it put my gut in alot of pain for about 30 hours. The pain was bad enough to make me think twice about sneaking something with wheat in it. Before that , I had no clue that I had a gluten problem. I have a neighbor who has Raynalds (no circulation to the fingers) and Fibromyalgia. About two weeks ago, she stopped eating wheat and can already tell a difference , a big step for her was, she could roll over in bed by herself.

[Glass]

Thanks. you guys have given me something to investigate. Bread and grains are a big part of the daily diet. I do get very strong discomfort after eating my meals but for me that has been fairly recent. Maybe the past 2 years but really the last 18months that I recall. It starts about 1 1/2 hours after I eat.

I remember Wonder Bread. It was called Wonder White here and was sold as a high fibre bread.

[PatColo]

I listen to most of David Duke's 5x weekly podcasts, and one of his big issues on the health front has been wheat consumption = bad. I think it was a show this past week, they mentioned sometime in the '50s or '60s farmers made a big conversion to dwarf-(something)-wheat. Not sure what the status of GMO wheat is. Anyhow check his health pages (http://www.davidduke.com/?cat=320) for many articles like:

More Evidence that Carbs including Grains Raise Cognitive Risk — High Fat and Protein Lowers Risk! (http://www.davidduke.com/?p=36661)


Dr. William Davis — Must See Videos on Why Modern Wheat is Toxic to Your Health! (http://www.davidduke.com/?p=35921)


Cut the Carbs: Sports Nutritionist’s Advice for Successful Dieting (http://www.davidduke.com/?p=35832)


Science Fact! Saturated Fat Is Good for You — Breads, Grains & Sugars Are Bad!

(http://www.davidduke.com/?p=35703)How Wheat has been Modified and Why You Should Avoid it (http://www.davidduke.com/?p=34863)
(http://www.davidduke.com/?p=35703)

[Shami-Amourae]

I have videos on these things:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ehzZ3yNyw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKdYUCUca8

[lapis]

LOL I started eating wheat again a few months ago after abstaining for around five years. Nothing bad happened, and now I feel silly for restricting it after all these years. Since most foods are now so low-quality I'd be leery of eliminating anything that I didn't have an allergy to.

On a related note my friend's kid had to go to urgent care a few times due to severe constipation and general stomach problems.

She spent a lot of money getting her tested for nutritional deficiencies and it turned out she was low in zinc (despite eating an organic whole food diet). She took a lot of it for a while and now can eat anything she wants including gluten. So if you have stomach issues you may want to supplement and see if it helps.

[lapis]

I have videos on these things:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ehzZ3yNyw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKdYUCUca8

The Oiling of America is a good one, and so is the essay:

http://westonaprice.org/know-your-fats/the-oiling-of-america