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Posted 11/12/2009 7:15 AM (GMT 0)
I'm wondering if anyone else with UC has taken a blood test for gluten sensitivity (wheat)? I suspected wheat/gluten and sure enough, it came out positive. It's hard for me to cut back completely on wheat so I'm slowing it down and changing a few things.

It's hard to tell if there is an improvement because I'm in remission on Remicade.

Anyone else think there might be a link?
Posted 11/12/2009 11:57 AM (GMT 0)
I was on & off prednisone and almost every other medication for five years. Could never get in remission.

Started Humira almost two years ago. It helped but still couldn't get into remission.

A year ago I started a Gluten Free diet and have been in remission ever since.

I still take Humira once every two weeks but that's the only medication I take.

A Gluten Free diet is actually pretty easy once you get used to it. I've also noticed that if I have something with yeast in it I have a bad reaction.

By the way, I was tested for wheat allergies and it came back negative.

Posted 11/12/2009 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
     I was tested for Gluten.  It came back negative.  Glad because before that I was trying to stay on the Gluten free diet.  Hubby went to the health food store.....UGH..hated that stuff without gluten.
Posted 11/12/2009 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
I am getting tested for celiacs in the next couple weeks. I don't think it is my issue but you never know. I did try the SCD diet for a while and it didn't help significantly. I will let you know how it goes.
Posted 11/12/2009 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
I don't believe I have a problem with gluten (I'm in a great remission right now and eat a lot of stuff with gluten in it), but I know a fair number of people on here do. I'm not sure if I believe there's a connection between gluten intolerance and UC, but I do believe that UCers who have a problem with gluten need to take special care to avoid it.
Posted 11/12/2009 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not an expert by any means, just going by what my naturopath recommended. Not to say that gluten free diet is the cure, but it definitely helps. I don't think there is one thing that will put you in remission but rather a combination of many things. Gluten free would be helpful. It seems to be helping me , but then again look at my signature, throw a dart at the list and you may hit the one thing that's helping me the most....in other words, who knows????????
Posted 11/12/2009 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
I've had all the tests and everything came back negative, but reducing or eliminating gluten - or really all types of grains - makes a huge difference for me. Bottom line: keep a food journal and try an elimination diet. The proof is in how you feel, not what the tests say.
Posted 11/12/2009 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
Gluten should only be an issue if you have celiacs.
Posted 11/12/2009 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
What do you base this statement on malk.
Posted 11/12/2009 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
My knowledge of biology. Gluten (and other protein) digestion occurs in the small intestines, the large intestine would not be affected.

So if you have issues with gluten, you might have celiac's or a similar intolerance, but it has nothing to do with your UC.
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