Comments on: Gluten Sensitivity and Iron Deficiency Anemia – Are They Related? https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/ Educating Doctors and Patients About Gluten Sensitivity Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:07:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jya https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798301 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:07:15 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798301 In reply to jia.

Did your iron improve?
I’m having same issues, low and low iron…started gluten free and still going lower, ferritin is 11, and even iron supplement did not help instead gave me many other health issues.

]]> By: jia https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798300 Wed, 11 May 2022 02:02:26 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798300 In reply to Sarah.

I am trying gluten free ONLY, but so far no results, ferritin is still getting lower.

]]> By: jia https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798299 Wed, 11 May 2022 01:58:59 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798299 In reply to Julia Collins.

Can you please assist me, I m having same issues of low iron, even iron pills are not helping to increase my ferritin levels, it is been more than 2 years. I am on gluten free diet from last 2 months, and my ferritin went from 35 to 20 in this month. Please suggest what should I do? And what it that removing Greens beans etc from food?

]]> By: Peter Osborne https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798298 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:22:53 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798298 In reply to Catherine Wu.

Catherine – you can do genetic screening here – https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/genetic-testing-for-gluten-sensitivity/

]]> By: Catherine Wu https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798297 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:25:14 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798297 In reply to Peter Osborne.

Where do you go for genetic screening? And how do one test for gluten sensitivity?

]]> By: Colleen https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798296 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:48:36 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798296 I have been dealing with the bloating (look 9 months pregnant after eating), breathing problems, etc etc for years. I just recently tested for gluten, celiac and had my iron and ferritin checked. A major revelation happened when my natropath had me checked for the MTHFR gene mutation…..2 copies, making me homozygous…..big piece of the puzzle!! Look into it!!

]]> By: Mary https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798294 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:06:01 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798294 In reply to Mary.

I am replying to myself as l thought it would be useful to have an update. Interesting talk with doctor. Am totally gluten free, diagnosed gluten intolerant/ not ceoliac as negative blood, although villi damage. Have continued to have stomach pain , sore bruised feeling most days. Now having reflux more often, ( new symptom.) I have been wondering if other food intolerances are the cause as well if symptoms continue. Also doctor said low stomach acid could be a potential cause .That can cause a load of problems, and PPI makes it worse. I just feel it’s never ending, l think gluten has alot to answer for, l think it has irritated my stomach and duodenum so that l developed the chronic gastritis and duodenitis. Any help appreciated!! Fed up, l don’t want to mask my symptoms with painkillers.

]]> By: Sarah https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798293 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:43:55 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798293 In reply to Julia Collins.

Why was it assumed that you should stay away from greens/beans? Do you think that helped with the ferritin or just going gluten free did? Thanks!

]]> By: Peter Osborne https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798292 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:22:51 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798292 In reply to Kathleen.

Amazing story Kathleen! Sorry you had to go through all of that to get an answer, but excited that you finally found one.
Thanks for sharing with us!
All the best,
Dr. O

]]> By: Kathleen https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-sensitivity-and-iron-deficiency-anemia-are-they-related/#comment-798291 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:40:36 +0000 https://stg-gfsociety-testing.kinsta.cloud/?p=6658#comment-798291 My entire life I’ve suffered with severe heart burn and constipation and asthma. Last October my ferritin level was 5, this was the first time blood tests showed iron deficient anemia. I was given 2 iron infusions. Egd showed gastritis, capsule for small intestines showed erosions and a MVA. When asked if if I had celiac disease was informed no. I feel angry and a little stupid. My GI doctor has given me a total of 3 egd and 3 colonoscopies. Dx with Barrett’s and gerd. Put on ppi and iron. I read that ppi (proton pump inhibitors) can actually cause iron deficiency. I decided to stop taking them and looked into what to stop eating to decrease heartburn as it has been severe my whole life and the ppi had been a god send, so I thought.

I read to stop eating gluten to see if this might be the problem. I haven’t had heartburn, constipation or allergy symptoms ever since. I’m 62 years old, a registered nurse and I just can’t believe this is what has been torturing me my entire life and I always had the power to stop it. I have seen gi doctors, Ent, allergists, internists, primary Md. They always had a lot to say however none of them ever suggested to try this one simple thing. Free at last

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