Another gluten question

[Joanne82]

It's always a hot hashi topic! When first diagnosed I was terrified of the thought of hashimotos and got my research geek on and read a lot! Everything I read generally has the removal of gluten so happy that there were things I could control I started to do that. However I've read a lot from dieticians and some nutritionists that they don't agree with the gluten link and there is no science backed studies in relation to the human body to confirm it. Where does it come from? Who is right?

I personally haven't noticed a difference and have been testing taking it again but haven't noticed any difference. Although I know a lot of people on here have noticed a significant difference. I think I will be going back to gf purely because I'm too scared that while I don't have any symptoms from it, it may be causing damage internally without side effects. For everything I read there seems to be a counteract argument!

[TinyC]

Hi Joanne82, I agree! Im in the same boat. Have hashi's as well and in the process of going gluten free. Bit scared to be honest as all the info seems to be go gluten free, but like yourself have also read conflicting research. I'd be interested if anyone has any input on it as well.

Best wishes

[Gcart]

I went gf and lost tummy pain which I had most days and blood loss which happened couple times a week . Had put up with these symptoms with no help from medics . Its been magic for me and am now 1 year on being able to enjoy my food without pain.

As for the science ?? I still miss a piece of wholemeal toast but otherwise it has been easy .

[Joanne82 in reply to Gcart]

That's great it worked so well for you, and they are big changes! Doesn't really matter what science says if you get those results!

[Treepie]

Seems to work for some but not others. That is the trouble with internet remedies .We are all different.

[Cooper27]

Well it was a nutritionist who advised me to cut out gluten, so you're right that they all disagree!

There are so many books on thyroid disease that all recommend going gluten free though, so it can't just be a coincidence. The number I quote (75% benefit from going GF) is from Isabella Wentz, and she got this from surveying her followers. Admittedly it's a skewed data pool because people that resort to her books are often ill despite medication, but we don't have anything better to go with.