Signs You May Have Gluten Sensitivity
Think you have a gluten intolerance? Check these signs you have a gluten sensitivity and find out how you can get a gluten allergy lab test at home.
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Celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people worldwide, and about three million Americans. If a first degree relative such as your parent, sibling, or child has Celiacs, then your chances of developing Celiac disease later in your life increase to 1 in 10.
Eighty percent of Americans have not been diagnosed with Celiacs yet, and are suffering without realizing that there could be a bigger issue at hand. Celiac disease will affect every single organ in your body, and the only treatment is a lifelong dedication to a gluten-free diet.Â
Traditional Celiac blood tests only look for one of the six total polypeptides in wheat known as gliadin, but there are still five others that could cause someone to have a reaction to wheat! Before you write off the possibility of having Celiac disease, make sure you have all the facts first.
Other Polypeptides that Can Cause Wheat Reactions
There are five other polypeptides in addition to gliadin that can cause a wheat reaction. Here is a quick breakdown of the other five:
- Wheat Germ Agglutinin
Wheat Germ Agglutinin protects wheat from yeast, bacteria, and even insects. Wheat Germ Agglutinin can be found in the wheat kernel.
- Glteomorphin
Glteomorphin also goes by the name gluteomorphin and is formed during the digestion of the gluten protein that contains gliadin. It’s broken down into amino acids by your digestion enzymes, which is where the basis of a gluten-free diet comes in.
- Gltueinin
Gltueinin is a protein located in wheat flour. This protein makes up 47% of the total protein content within wheat flour, again making the argument for a gluten-free diet to avoid this protein.
- Prodynorphin
This hormone is involved in cell communication and is the basic building block of endorphins. This hormophone sends messages to the brain to influence perception and help form emotional bonds, anticipation, and pain.
- Omega Gliadin
Fast omega-gliadin has been proven to be a major allergen in a wheat-dependent exercise that happens after the ingestion of wheat. This hypersensitivity is from the water/salt-insoluble fraction of the wheat protein gluten that is found in the founds that cause this reaction.
Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose. This disease affects each person differently, and there are over 200 celiac disease-related symptoms ranging from the digestive system to other parts of the body. Others with celiac disease have no symptoms but will test positive during a celiac disease blood test. Whether the symptoms are displayed or not, ignoring the problem could result in many long term complications.Â
Here are some of the symptoms of Celiac:
- Anemia
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- VomitingÂ
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Joint or bone pain
- Arthritis
- Bone loss
- Liver or biliary tract disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Seizures
- Constipation
- Migraines
- Missed period
- Infertility or continuous miscarriages
- Canker sores
- Weight loss
Remember that you can have one or a combination of these five and still have a reaction to wheat even if you don’t test positive for gliadin in a blood test. Check with your doctor to make sure they are testing for all of these before you confirm that you don’t have Celiac disease.
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Had I read this before my allergies diagnosis, I would have assumed I’m gluten-intolerant/sensitive. People could also be allergic to molds (cheese, milk, all-purpose flours, etc.) and/or yeast, which both have the headaches/migraines and bloating symptoms.
Also, the statement about being addicted to what you’re allergic to is inaccurate; gluten isn’t an allergy, and the brain naturally notices allergens as threats and, the more it needs to, begins to repel it. This is why several allergic people find their life-threatening allergens disgusting/etc. It’s similar to a skunk spraying when it feels threatened; the body naturally tries to protect itself.
Someone can, however, become allergic/sensitive to something they consume a lot—this is why a diverse diet is important.
You are using the term, gluten intolerance, as the same meaning with gluten sensitivity. but aren’t those different terms?? I guess i am hypersensitive to gluten but I am not diabetic which could be more related to gluten intolerance.
I find that different people have different sensitivities. My husband is celiac, which means he will physically get ill right away if he eat gluten. My oldest son is gluten intolerant, and for him he doesn’t get sick right away but after eating gluten for prolonged periods he develops digestive issues. Have you talked to your doctor? You may want to consider an at-home gluten allergy test. We did it for the whole family and it was fantastic. Here are more details: https://dontmesswithmama.com/how-test-gluten-allergy-at-home/
Hi,
This is a great list, and it’s just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of issues that ‘Modern’ wheat (gluten) causes. 1 1/2 ago, I stumbled across a health blog. I kept see the same issues other people were dealing with. First thing a couldn’t ignore was the fact that ‘they’ were dealing with the same health issues as me, as if they were telling MY Life Story. Huh. I had finally had enough, told the husband, we’re cleaning out the pantry of ALL the (so called) ‘Healthy’ whole grain this & that. 3 day’s after all my ‘Belly’ aka: IBS >>>GONE<<<< Then later as the months went by, I started to notice 'other' issues were disappearing too. No more headaches, joint pain gone, no more headaches, lightheaded or dizziness, sleeping soundly ALL night, I could go on and on……..After 15+ yrs of suffering……DR's had no idea either! just wanted me to try this & that Medication Ugg! also want to mention, if anybody else is a info junkie like myself, "Wheat Belly" is a EXCELLENT book to explain all the details.
Please do a bit more research on Fibromyalgia. People who suffer absolutely need a diagnosis so they can receive medical care. It is a painful and debilitating to live with and your couple of sentences dismiss those of us who fight every day. Does eating a gluten free diet help, for some yes it has done wonders. For others it has done nothing. Your claim is extremely careless. GOING GLUTEN FREE DOES NOT MEAN YOUR FIBROMYALGIA WILL GO AWAY!
Thanks for your comment. I think it’s great to hear your feedback and balance with this article content. This article is republished from NaturalNews.com, and I think it sheds light on the gluten and fibromyalgia connection.
Fibromyalgia definitely has a gluten connection. Will all fibro patients do better on a gluten free diet? No. Please also research low vitamin D levels and fibromyalgia symptoms. Low D is epidemic – your D level should be at least 50-100. Lastly, undiagnosed Lyme can cause fibro symptoms. I think the point she was making here is that Fibromyalgia is a junk diagnosis in that it doesn’t tell you anything about the CAUSE of your illness. My best to you.
Thanks so much for your comment!
Came here to say the same thing. I’ve tried everything. Giving up gluten, giving up refined sugars, doing yoga, testing for lupus and lyme, raising my vitamin d levels. Nothing has worked.
I haven’t tried yet. If you do, PLEASE let me know. I’d love to amend the recipe to let my readers know it can be made in the bread maker.
Have you tried going to a functional medicine practitioner? Try to find one in your area to find the root of what’s going on. Best of luck!