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Gluten induced neuropathy

Posted by Lynsorensen @lynsorensen, Oct 5, 2017

I started a gluten free diet a week ago and most of the feeling has returned to my right foot and leg, plus now I can feel hot and cold in my left foot and the numbness is retreating, too. I didn't link this as cause and effect until I discovered that gluten can cause PLS and peripheral neuropathy as well as a lot of other dreadful symptoms. Have any of the rest of you experimented with a gluten free diet and gotten positive results with your peripheral neuropathy ?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 5, 2017

Hi @lynsorensen, I only have numbness and not pain associated with my neuropathy. I have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy but only have numness in both feet and ankles. When I first started looking for something that would work I found Dr. Terry Wahls book Wahls Protocol which pointed to nutrition and cellular health as treatment or at least helps reduce the symptoms for autoimmune diseases. I tried her basic diet of no gluten, no dairy, no eggs, etc. and followed it really close for a couple of months but didn't notice any effect on my neuropathy but did improve my overall health. I try to eliminate or minimize the amount of gluten and dairy products but still eat some once in awhile. I've also greatly reduced the sugar intake which is the hard one for me.

If gluten free makes the feeling return I would most definitely keep doing what you are doing!

John

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sevey41 | @sevey41 | Oct 5, 2017

Are you a diabetic? I am not but I have neuropathy and some years ago I went on gluten free diet but for me it did not work.. I am so glad it’s working for you...

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Lynsorensen | @lynsorensen | Oct 5, 2017
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@sevey41

Are you a diabetic? I am not but I have neuropathy and some years ago I went on gluten free diet but for me it did not work.. I am so glad it’s working for you...

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no definitely not a diabetic but I discussed this with my husband and we discovered that my problems started when we got a new bread machine and started making fresh bread everyday and eating a LOT of it, usually with eggs and dairy.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 5, 2017

Hi Lynn, I thought you might find this article of interest.
What Is the Connection of Gluten and Neuropathy? https://www.verywell.com/gluten-and-neuropathy-562315

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veteranchuck | @veteranchuck | Dec 6, 2023

Hi, One night I found myself barely able to find my way out of the bedroom because whole world was swaying. The following night a similar experience. I reviewed my previous activity to see if I had made any changes in my life style. I realized that for a long period I had been enjoying french bread every day with my evening meal. I suspected gluten and stopped the french bread and had no more disorientation. Then I read up on what I could find out about gluten intolerance and found out it could cause gluten ataxia ,which could effect motor movements such as hand writing etc. I thought back and realized I had been barely able to sign my tax return the last couple years. Since going gluten free my handwriting has much improved. Also, I have been diagnosed with diabetic poly peripheral neuropathy which I now suspect is actually gluten neuropathy

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 7, 2023
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@veteranchuck

Hi, One night I found myself barely able to find my way out of the bedroom because whole world was swaying. The following night a similar experience. I reviewed my previous activity to see if I had made any changes in my life style. I realized that for a long period I had been enjoying french bread every day with my evening meal. I suspected gluten and stopped the french bread and had no more disorientation. Then I read up on what I could find out about gluten intolerance and found out it could cause gluten ataxia ,which could effect motor movements such as hand writing etc. I thought back and realized I had been barely able to sign my tax return the last couple years. Since going gluten free my handwriting has much improved. Also, I have been diagnosed with diabetic poly peripheral neuropathy which I now suspect is actually gluten neuropathy

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Welcome @veteranchuck, Thanks for sharing your experience. You might find the following discussion helpful:
--- Has anyone tried treatment for diabetic neuropathy ? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-tried-treatment-for-diabetic-neuropathy/

Do you have other symptoms related to your neuropathy? Have you found any treatments that have helped?

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veteranchuck | @veteranchuck | Dec 7, 2023
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@johnbishop

Welcome @veteranchuck, Thanks for sharing your experience. You might find the following discussion helpful:
--- Has anyone tried treatment for diabetic neuropathy ? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-tried-treatment-for-diabetic-neuropathy/

Do you have other symptoms related to your neuropathy? Have you found any treatments that have helped?

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I have a mild form of diabetes and am not being treated for it. Therefore, I believe my neuropathy is more likely caused by gluten intolerance. The symptoms related to neuropathy are numbness in my toes. I have been exercising my toes nearly every day by moving them up and down 50 to 100 times and that seems to help. At least it has stopped the spread of the numbness.

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