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Posted 9/30/2013 10:54 AM (GMT -5)
Hi guys! Breakspear appointment is almost sorted, had a few developments I wanted to ask your opinion on.

I stopped eating wheat this week (and now gluten) as I think it was causing the mild constipation I've had on and off since the beginning of all this. I'm also taking vitamin b12 to correct the low neutrophil count a recent blood test showed. I immediately felt different. I've had a few good days where my symptoms were definitely eased, and I had a bit more energy.

However I've also had a few strange nights where I've woken in a panic. This hasn't happend for a long time. I've also had times where I've felt groggy for no reason. Today I feel groggy, agitated and am in a foul mood!

Could I possibly had a wheat intolerance which was suppressing my immune system? Maybe my immune system has had a boost and is now attacking the lyme? Who bloomin knows!

(As always I know we are just speculating and won't take your opinion as fact).

Thanks!!!
Posted 9/30/2013 11:00 AM (GMT -5)
Also, my brother has recently developed a wheat/gluten intolerance after complications from appendix surgery. I guess our genetic make up meant we were susceptible to developing it.
Posted 9/30/2013 11:17 AM (GMT -5)
Wheat in general is bad for everyone. I went gluten free and dropped 26 lbs in 6 months. At the beggining i could feel my body craving it. Then i looked it up and found the protein in gluten is same with opium. So withdraws are normal. I think i developed my intolerance cuz of lymes. It feels as if my body is turning against me. I still have to go in and get a ana done and coinfections test done. Dont know if a test would matter now that im abx
Posted 10/1/2013 11:19 AM (GMT -5)
Didn't know that, thanks Brent. Just surprised me that going wheat free could make me so groggy/anxious. Should be better off in the long run though. I know what you mean about the weight loss, my bro lost 3 stone over the summer after discovering his intolerance! (He was quite a big guy beforehand though). Good luck with your tests.
Posted 10/1/2013 11:57 AM (GMT -5)
That is really interesting. I wish if I ate gluten all day I could gain some weight! It could have been exactly as you suggested Sparky and it gave your immune system a boost. I sure hope so - we need all the immune boosting we can get!
Posted 10/1/2013 2:29 PM (GMT -5)
Too right!
Posted 10/1/2013 2:55 PM (GMT -5)
Sparky, if you suffer from celiac's disease (gluten intolerance) as some people with Lyme do, then your autoimmune system may have been attacking your thyroid. Now that you have stopped the attack, your thyroid may be repairing itself, thus the change in mood.

Here is a link that explains the above: http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/commoncomplicationsofcd/a/Celiac-Disease-Thyroid-Diseases-Often-Found-Together.htm
Posted 10/2/2013 6:01 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the link. Il be sure to raise the celiac issue with the LLMD.
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