As if Celiacs didn’t have enough to worry about, right?! But as we all know, when one has celiac disease the nutrients that person takes in have a far more difficult time making it to the right places, and one way that problem shows itself is by leading to osteoporosis. This happens to be both Celiac Awareness Month, and according to the American Recall Center it is also Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month. The two make a congenial couple, if not a handsome one, considering they do so often go hand-in-hand, and it is important to talk to your doctor about bone health if you are a recently diagnosed celiac, or maybe not so recently diagnosed but have never thought about your bone health before now. Of course, talking to a naturopath is always a great idea because they will be able to evaluate your diet and let you know if you need extra supplementation beyond calcium/magnesium/vitamin D. This infographic below shows how common osteoporosis is and how much damage it can do to a person, such as leading to knee replacement surgery. On that front, there is also the news that Zimmer Persona Knee replacements have been recalled, which apparently isn’t all that uncommon (for replacement parts to be recalled and therefore another surgery ensues). Shocking, right?! For all the medical advances I’m truly grateful for, there are other pieces of the medical industry that definitely make me want to focus on preemptive habits. For more information on that particular recall, here’s the link: Knee replacement recall.
Also keep in mind that some prescription drugs leach out calcium from the bones and can lead to osteoporosis as well. Make sure to review what you take and the side effects associated with those things when talking to your chosen medical professionals, and know that no matter what there are always things you can do to help yourself move towards optimal health. Take care of yourself people, inside and out, upside and down.
Tag: celiac symptoms
Celiac Symptoms
This feels a little like a PSA, but I thought this was a really nice list that one can go through and then take to their doctor because it covers some things not everyone would think of to talk about with their GI doctor.
Here’s the link where you can actually submit your answers and (I believe) then print out the symptoms in a handy take-to-your-doc sheet: Celiac Checklist
And here’s the checklist if you just want to browse through it:
Anemia
YesNo
- Fatigue or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
YesNo
- Failure to Thrive
YesNo
- IgA Deficiency
YesNo
- Malnutriton or Vitamin Deficiency
YesNo
Behavioral or Central Nervous System Conditions
- ADHD
YesNo
- Anxiety
YesNo
- Brain Fog or Foggy Mind
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Depression
YesNo
- Developmental Delay
YesNo
- Headache or Migraine
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Irritability
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Lack of Muscle Coordination (Ataxia)
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Seizure
YesNo
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Acid Reflux (Heartburn)
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Bloating
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Constipation
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Diarrhea
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Gas
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Lactose Intolerance
YesNo
- Lymphoma or Intestinal Cancer
YesNo
- Pale, Foul-Smelling Stool
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Unexplained Liver Problem
YesNo
- Vomiting
NeverDailyWeeklyMonthlyOnce in a WhileUnsure
- Weight Loss or Weight Gain
YesNo
Muscular Skeletal Conditions
- Arthritis
YesNo
- Bone or Joint Pain
YesNo
- Fibromyalgia or Muscle Pain
YesNo
- Numbness or Pain in Hands and Feet (Peripheral Neuropathy)
YesNo
- Osteopenia or Osteoporosis
YesNo
- Short Stature
YesNo
Reproductive Conditions
- Delayed Puberty
YesNo
- Infertility
YesNo
- Menstrual Irregularities or Missed Periods
YesNo
- Miscarriage
YesNo
Skin and Dental Conditions
- Discolored Teeth or Enamel Loss
YesNo
- Eczema
YesNo
- Itchy Skin Rash (Dermatitis Herpetiformis)
YesNo
- Loss of Hair from your Head or Body (Alopecia)
YesNo
- Recurrent Mouth Canker Sores/Oral Ulcers (Aphthous Stomatitis)
YesNo
Other Conditions and Autoimmune Disorders
- Please mark any conditions that apply:
Autoimmune HepatitisAddison’s DiseaseCrohn’s Disease; Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseChronic PancreatitisDown SyndromeIdiopathic Dilated CardiomyopathyIgA NephropathyIrrtitable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Juvenile Idiopathic ArthritisMultiple SclerosisPrimary Biliary CirrhosisPrimary Sclerosing CholangitisPsoriasisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren’s DiseaseThyroid DiseaseTurner SyndromeType I DiabetesUlcerative Colitis; Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseWilliams Syndrome
Family Member
- 1st Degree Relative with Celiac Disease (Parent, Sibling, Child)
YesNo
- 2nd Degree Relative with Celiac Disease (Aunt, Uncle, Grandparent, Niece, Nephew, Cousin or Half-Sibling)
YesNo
Diet
- Currently Eating a Diet Containing Gluten (Wheat, Rye, Barley)
YesNo
Celiac Awareness Month
Did you know all children in Italy are automatically screened for Celiac? They, as a society, are much more aware of gluten issues in general which is about reason number 172 that I would like to be there right now, although with the sun warming up around here Washington feels pretty good. It’s been a long grey winter though and I just don’t trust this sunshine to stick around long. Whatever the weather where you are, check out this infographic that Gluten dude is kindly sharing:
I’ve never been tested for celiac but as a gluten intolerant person, I can attest to a very large proportion of these.
