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Coeliac/gluten intolerant?

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Hi so due to having Hashimotos and under active thyroid and vitamins and minerals not improving despite supplementing for a long time I am wondering if I need to ask my GP to test me for coeliac since my symptoms also suggest it? How often do I need to be eating gluten for and how much?

Chronic fatigue

Low stamina

Low concentration

Insomnia

Weakness

Waking up feeling tired

Frequently oversleeping

Weight gain

Low appetite

Cold intolerance

Cold hands

Cold feet

Slow movements

Absent reflexes

Slowed speech

Frequent infections

Low immunity

Premature ovarian failure

Vitiligo

Puffy eyes

Puffy face

Puffy ankles

Puffy legs

Puffy feet

Difficult swallowing

Pain in neck/thyroid area

Goitre

Burning in throat

Sore throat

Salt cravings

Sweet cravings

Dry mouth

Noises in ears

Poor focusing

Double vision

Dry eye

Gritty eyes

Blurred vision

Sensitive eyes to sun/light

Drooping eyelid

Dark rings under eyes

Hair loss

Dry hair

Brittle and flaky nails

Dry skin

Cracked heels

Jaundiced looking skin

Cracked lips

Bruising

Numbness in legs, feet

Headaches

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Joint stiffness

Muscle cramps and spasms

Aching muscles and joints

Constipation

Excess trapped wind

Heavy periods

Loss of libido

Fibrocystic breast disease

Jumpiness

Anxiety

Memory loss

Confusion

Mental sluggishness

Albuminuria

Decreased output of urine

Low and weak pulse

Chest pain

Thanks

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Recommendation is to eat some gluten in more than one meal a day for up to six weeks prior to blood test.

coeliac.org.uk/coeliac-dise...

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