The reason I am posting this is to inform your readers that all my life I felt lethargic, listless and unable to concentrate on anything for long periods of time. I thought I was just inherently lazy. The idea that I was worthless and lazy, drove me to depression. I felt utterly useless in society. I never felt “bad” I just never felt good. It wasn’t until I woke up one morning, unable to move. I soon found out I had RA, and shortly after that I became focused on my diet. I was beginning to eat mor ewhole foods, and less processed foods. I felt more energy, however I was still dragging my feet. Then, one day I broke out in hives, and continued to break out every time I ate, until finally I went into Analphylatic shock. This is when I went on the Elimination diet., and eventually discovered that without gluten, I was a completely different person! I am now very active, full of energy and my mind is healthier than it’s ever been! I was drinking heavily, as many often do to quell both depression and physical pain. Although I still imbibe in a glass or two of wine, I no longer use it as a medication because I for once can say that I FEEL GOOD. In retrospect, it seems very evident that there is a correlation between gluten and an opiate simulus in the brain. I believe that gluten was inhibiting my own seritonin production, thus the feeling of listlessness. I am evidence that gluten can be detrimental to the health of many. I suggest everyone try it at least for 2 weeks, so they can experience what it truly is like to live gluten free, beyond the withdrawal symptoms.

Your responses and concerns show that your problem involves taking out any other offending antigens after that IgG measurement, gut healing, taking a serious dose of probiotics [see these for example] and perhaps even a more focused liver detox. When economics are short as they appear to be the best is keep reading, eat only organic, keep those bowels going as you likely have suffered a protracted transit time for years.
cp

PS: Also would like to add that I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity with sever reactions specifically to Solvents. Oil based paint, especially paint thinner, Acetone, spray adhesives, contact cements.

The very biggest part of the system, after removing the antigen, is repair and replacement – healing the bowel so the gut no longer leaks. I have several recommendations but the best is the GI Repair a 3 mo program you can review here.
Best,
cp

I have suffered from multiple sensitivity for years and about 24 years ago ended up with eczema covering every part of my body. I am casein free and have at varying times had to eliminate almost everything in pursuit of mental and physiological sanity. I am significantly better these days and the eczema is largely under control, although this involves washing with no detergents at all and eating a very limited diet. I also suffer from obsessive anxiety disorder (clinically diagnosed) and find that a significant number of foods and also supplements leave me feeling depressed and raise the anxiety (especially caffeine). As both eczem/asthma and mental issues are prevalent in my family I have decided to try eliminating gluten, because it is the only substance I have never attempted to try weaning off. I am also convinced that there is a common root to many of the illnesses in my family and am undertaking this as much for my loved one’s as for myself. I have been tested for CD but came up negative, but I understand that gluten sensitivity can manifest in other forms. I am one week in and I haven’t had many noticeable side-effects/withdrawal symptoms, but I have found myself urinating much more frequently and experiencing sudden flu-like bouts of streaming nose and aching limbs. I am hoping that, if gluten is a root cause of my condition, then many of the food reactions may over time, subside and hopefully also, the extreme skin sensitivity, abate.

P.S. I was interested to read whilst browsing that Michael J. Fox experienced a significant alleviation of his Parkinson’s symptoms whilst visiting a country where wheat products are rarely consumed; clearly there are those who iwll make a connection between gluten and Parkinson’s. Do you have any experience of such a connection? I ask because my father sufferes from Parkinson’s disease and has done so for 26 years. I can’t help speculating on the probability that there is some common root cause which may offer my family a glimmer of hope in respect of the significant number of illnesses they experience. Could gluten be the key? I would value your insights and comments.

Many thanks

Dominic