Q. I've seen "neurological symptoms" listed as a possible symptom of celiac and gluten intolerance --are tics one of these possible "neurological symptoms"? My four year old is currently undergoing testing for celiac, but she also has begun to exhibit frequent and significant … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Tics and celiac?
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Blood tests are not the final say
The blood tests for celiac are not the final say on whether you should be on a gluten-free diet or not. It is a fact that these tests can produce false negatives -- meaning that you could have celiac disease, or at least a gluten intolerance, even if the blood test says you … [Read more...] about Blood tests are not the final say
Ask the Doc: Sleep issues and celiac
Q. I'm writing about an 11-year old boy who has shown some of the symptoms of Celiac disease. He also is having sleeping issues. To be specific, he's still wetting the bed and he rarely sleeps though the night. He can't fall asleep and he wakes throughout the night. Do you … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Sleep issues and celiac
Ask the Doc: Wrong diagnosis?
Q. Hi. I wonder if you could help me. I had a endoscopy done about four years ago and because I had flattened villi, I was diagnosed with gluten intolerance. As a result I went on a gluten free diet for a few months but still didn't feel well, although my digestion improved. I … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Wrong diagnosis?
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Many people test negative for celiac disease, but feel better -- I mean in a life-changing way -- on a gluten-free diet. What does this mean? That it is all in their heads? (Some doctors have certainly made this claim!) Research is being conducted on the possibility that some … [Read more...] about Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
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