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I don't feel any better

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lauren77392
lauren77392

Hello

I've posted before but here goes again! I have been diagnosed and gluten free for 6 months now. At diagnosis I had replacement b12 injections.

6 months on I don't feel any better at all. In fact I feel worse as the weeks go by. My main symptom and the reason I initially went to my GP was fatigue. I now feel exhausted all of the time. I am off work sick currently and I have pretty much lost my life, it takes everything I have just to get through the working week.

I'm starting to think that the coeliac disease was found by mistake and there's something else going on. I've been back to the doctor and they don't know what else to test for as iron, thyroid etc are ok.

Can anyone help please??

Lauren x

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  • deb50
    deb50 lauren77392

    Posted

    Hi Lauren,

    its always worth seeing your Gp if your really concerned.

    From experience it can take months for your body to get right. I'm sure your being strict about gluten but it is hidden in the most unlikely foods and drinks so just be extra careful and see how you go.

    I was diagnosed 18 mths ago, I feel much better but it's not been as straight forward as I thought.

    Debs 

  • marg04364
    marg04364 lauren77392

    Posted

    Coeliacs become deficient in many vitamins and minerals and even after going gluten free may still need supplements especially Vit B and magnesium. It could be you are not getting proper sleep. Try taking calcium but have it through the day and the magnesium at night time.
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