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Celiac disease and anemia

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 31, 2023 | Replies (8)

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@johnbishop

Hello @kks1977, Welcome to Connect. I know it has to be difficult struggling to find answers when you have multiple conditions. I recently had iron deficiency discovered prior to hernia surgery and had to have multiple iron infusions to bring my levels up to normal before having surgery. There is another discussion where members have shared what's helped them here:
-- Iron Deficiency- absorption: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/iron-deficiency-absorption/.

While we wait for other members with experience to respond, you might find the following articles helpful:
-- Celiac Disease and Anemia: https://gluten.org/2019/10/17/celiac-disease-and-anemia/
-- Persistent Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients with Celiac Disease Despite a Gluten-Free Diet:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7468819/.
-- Why Anemia and Celiac Disease Are Often Found Together:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/anemia-and-celiac-disease-563116.

Have you talked with your doctor or a dietician to see if they may have some suggestions to help with increasing your iron levels?

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Replies to "Hello @kks1977, Welcome to Connect. I know it has to be difficult struggling to find answers..."

Thank you for these articles.
I have had iron infusions in the past, but I'm in Canada so they are very strict with where hemoglobin levels need to be to qualify for an infusion and mine are not low enough yet.
I'm finding my doctor/dietician/naturopath all give the same advice, which I'm doing, but nothing is changing.
I appreciate your time.