Apparently it's common for MC'ers to have other autoimmune

IDreamInColor · Post by **IDreamInColor** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:53 pm

I've been reading all I can about MC, and I'm finding alot of articles stating that people with MC often develop other autoimmune diseases.
Just curious is anyone here, like me, has other autoimmune diseases along with the MC. And if so, which came first, the MC or the other.

I have graves disease, autoimmune sinus disease and now MC, I'm almost afraid to know what those antibodies are going to attack next, sheesh.

Linda in BC · Post by **Linda in BC** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:51 pm

Hi Idream:

I think there is a poll in the "polls" section on this question. If I recall results from it correctly many of us have other autoimmune disorders and thyroid issues are very common. I have hypothyroidism, and also other non-food related allergies.

Linda

IDreamInColor · Post by **IDreamInColor** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:41 am

Oh, awesome, thank you for pointing it out. I've only been on the boards for a couple weeks or so and haven't fully investigated everything. Thanks for the info :)

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:17 am

You've probably found it already but if not..........
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3715

As far as I know, I have one other autoimmune disease which is hypothyroidism.

Love, Shirley

ant · Post by **ant** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:44 am

Dear Idream..

I recon for me, in addition to MC, .... ataxia (balance issues), possible rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (if that counts as autoimmune induced).

So much for this being only a "nuisance disease".

Best, Ant

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:34 am

Idream, along with MC I also have Crohns, Raynauds and various allergies. In talking with my GI doctor it does seem common for people to have 2 - 3 different processes that are all autoimmune related.

--Joe

natythingycolbery · Post by **natythingycolbery** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:08 pm

FAO Joe, and anyone else really

You say you have Raynauds... that is the when your hands and toes lose circulation when the weather changes isn't it? I think I may have had that all my life... think I should maybe bring it up with the dr?

But before being diagnosed with MC I have had a form of RSI (Tendonitis) in my wrists for years, but dunno if they are linked because they think my MC was medication induced!

Bifcus16 · Post by **Bifcus16** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:45 pm

Katy,

Don't be surprised if your tendonitis improves when you have been off gluten for a while. It is amazing what happens when that inflammation is removed.

Lyn

natythingycolbery · Post by **natythingycolbery** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:52 am

I'm still eating gluten atm so I don't know if that is part of the problem (this is on drs orders at the moment, my diet may change dramatically after the 26th as that is when I next see him). But the tendonitis has been around since I was 14 (near on 9 years now)

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:52 am

Here is an interesting blog post from "The Gluten Doctors," a medical practice in California that specializes in gluten sensitivity. There is research showing you develop autoantibodies sometimes 10 or more years before you get an actual autoimmune disease. This is the time period when PREVENTION is so important by way of a following a gluten-free diet to reduce inflammation.

http://glutendoctors.blogspot.com/2010/ ... -risk.html

Post by **tex** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:25 pm

Wow! Awesome article!

Thanks for posting that info.

Tex

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:11 pm

That is a good one. Thanks.

Love, Shirley

wonderwoman · Post by **wonderwoman** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:15 pm

Very good article. I hope the test is available soon.

Post by **tex** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:59 pm

Of course, that's exactly what Dr. Fine has been claiming for at least 12 to 15 years, now - that the Enterolab stool tests are capable of detecting antibodies to gluten-sensitivity, many years before celiac disease actually develops.

The mainstream medical community has done an excellent job of ignoring his technology contributions, so far, though. Apparently professional snobbery is more important to them, as a group, than their patients' best interests.

Tex

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:10 pm

And speaking of professional snobbery, this practice got a slap on the wrist for using Enterolab and other "non-proven," non-university based diagnostic methods. Apparently you either follow the Celiac Disease Foundation guidelines, or you're out of the club.

http://glutendoctors.blogspot.com/2009/ ... -with.html