How Often are Spastic Colon (and CFS) Really Celiac Disease (Wheat Allergy)?
Spastic colon and irritable bowel syndrome are extraordinarily common in the United States and even more so in people with CFS and fibromyalgia. One of many causes of spastic colon would be wheat and other food allergies. Infections that are hard to diagnose on standard testing are another major cause. Celiac disease can be viewed as a very severe wheat allergy caused by a mix of autoimmune problems in genetically susceptible individuals. It is present in approximately 1% or less of the population. When present though, it is important to make the diagnosis, as strictly avoiding wheat and gluten can result in dramatic improvement (including in the symptoms of CFS). The diagnosis can be made with a simple blood test. Bottom line. I am starting to move toward recommending an anti-transglutaminase IgA antibody blood test in anyone who has persistent CFS and FMS despite 4 months of treatment with the “SHINE Protocol.” Some physicians also look for a antigliaden antibody, but I do not consid
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