Comments on: Is PCOS a Symptom of a Gluten-Sensitivity or Celiac Disease? http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/ Gluten-free lifestyle for the Savvy Celiac Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:39:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carrie Bozeman http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-28753 Carrie Bozeman Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:48:29 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-28753 I was tested in the past for celiac and the blood work showed a positive antibody but the biopsy came back negative. So I continued eating gluten. Fast forward a few years ... I'm having trouble getting pregnant. I saw a midwife for it who put me on Metformin which is a diabetes drug used to help your body deal with insulin. This drug is usually prescribed for diabetics or PCOS patients with infertility problems and seems to help most women ovulate regularly. It has shortened my long cycles and helped me ovulate monthly. Meanwhile I'm reading Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis and he explains how wheat creates insulin spikes and insulin resistance ... which the metformin is treating. Hmmm. So, I'm thinking if I were on a gluten/wheat free diet (which I'm starting as I type) that my body would ovulate on it's own without needing the metformin to counteract the insulin resistance that is created by eating wheat/gluten. Make sense? I was tested in the past for celiac and the blood work showed a positive antibody but the biopsy came back negative. So I continued eating gluten. Fast forward a few years … I’m having trouble getting pregnant. I saw a midwife for it who put me on Metformin which is a diabetes drug used to help your body deal with insulin. This drug is usually prescribed for diabetics or PCOS patients with infertility problems and seems to help most women ovulate regularly. It has shortened my long cycles and helped me ovulate monthly.

Meanwhile I’m reading Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis and he explains how wheat creates insulin spikes and insulin resistance … which the metformin is treating. Hmmm. So, I’m thinking if I were on a gluten/wheat free diet (which I’m starting as I type) that my body would ovulate on it’s own without needing the metformin to counteract the insulin resistance that is created by eating wheat/gluten. Make sense?

]]> By: Mark Perloe MD http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-26559 Mark Perloe MD Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:27:23 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-26559 While testing for celiac disease in women with PCOS should be considered, I'm uncertain whether women with PCOS and normal anti-gliaden antibody testing might not still benefit from gluten free diets. For those who have been advised to reduce gluten intake did you see benefit regardless of the celiac testing results? While testing for celiac disease in women with PCOS should be considered, I’m uncertain whether women with PCOS and normal anti-gliaden antibody testing might not still benefit from gluten free diets. For those who have been advised to reduce gluten intake did you see benefit regardless of the celiac testing results?

]]> By: Michelle http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-24665 Michelle Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:29:56 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-24665 I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years ago. I had been taking birth control for several months before I switched to Metaformin. I've been having very regular periods on Metaformin. However, several months ago, I began experiencing severe stomach pain, nausea, and diarreah. The doctors were perplexed and tried everything, including a colonoscopy and gastroscopy. They even tested my blood for Celiac's disease. Everything came back negative for any sort of bowel or auto-immune diseases. Eventually, my doctor told me to try eliminating gluten to see if I would feel better. It's been a month and I feel SO much better. I have a gluten intolerance that is probably related to the PCOS. After eliminating everything with wheat, barley, and rye, I feel much more energetic and healthy. I've even lost about 10 pounds! It's interesting that gluten-intolerance could potentially be related to PCOS. Has anyone else tried eliminating gluten and felt a dramatic difference in their well being? I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years ago. I had been taking birth control for several months before I switched to Metaformin. I’ve been having very regular periods on Metaformin.
However, several months ago, I began experiencing severe stomach pain, nausea, and diarreah. The doctors were perplexed and tried everything, including a colonoscopy and gastroscopy.
They even tested my blood for Celiac’s disease. Everything came back negative for any sort of bowel or auto-immune diseases.
Eventually, my doctor told me to try eliminating gluten to see if I would feel better.
It’s been a month and I feel SO much better. I have a gluten intolerance that is probably related to the PCOS.
After eliminating everything with wheat, barley, and rye, I feel much more energetic and healthy. I’ve even lost about 10 pounds!

It’s interesting that gluten-intolerance could potentially be related to PCOS. Has anyone else tried eliminating gluten and felt a dramatic difference in their well being?

]]> By: Elizabeth http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-21891 Elizabeth Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:17:59 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-21891 I was on the cusp of getting pcos...my period would be heavy and clot like it was going to stop, couple hairs on my chin started growing in, a lot of scalp hairloss, IBS symptoms and fatigue. As a teen I had mild psoriasis and I wish I was tested for food allergies then. I went to my PCP and she had me blood tested and swabbed for everything to be absolutely sure it was PCOS. Well I got all my bloodwork back and I am gluten intolerant and allergic to peanuts. Once I eliminated the gluten and now eating a diet of fruits, vegetables and lean meats with a good multi-vitamin/herbs...the PCOS is completely gone. I also avoid dairy and buy organic when I can. I sincerely believe that auto-immune conditions are brought on by trigger foods your body is allergic too or poor diet and they manifest differently in each women. If I would have never went to the doctor and let it go...it could have turned out worse like full blown intestinal scarring/Celiac or Hashimoto thyroiditis. Please, Please if you have or have symptoms...go to a good doctor (naturopathic I like them best)and knowledge is power make sure you study your symptoms so you can get to the root cause. Thanks and Be Blessed :) I was on the cusp of getting pcos…my period would be heavy and clot like it was going to stop, couple hairs on my chin started growing in, a lot of scalp hairloss, IBS symptoms and fatigue. As a teen I had mild psoriasis and I wish I was tested for food allergies then. I went to my PCP and she had me blood tested and swabbed for everything to be absolutely sure it was PCOS. Well I got all my bloodwork back and I am gluten intolerant and allergic to peanuts. Once I eliminated the gluten and now eating a diet of fruits, vegetables and lean meats with a good multi-vitamin/herbs…the PCOS is completely gone. I also avoid dairy and buy organic when I can. I sincerely believe that auto-immune conditions are brought on by trigger foods your body is allergic too or poor diet and they manifest differently in each women. If I would have never went to the doctor and let it go…it could have turned out worse like full blown intestinal scarring/Celiac or Hashimoto thyroiditis. Please, Please if you have or have symptoms…go to a good doctor (naturopathic I like them best)and knowledge is power make sure you study your symptoms so you can get to the root cause. Thanks and Be Blessed :)

]]> By: KerryAnn http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-19259 KerryAnn Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:43:40 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-19259 I was diagnosed as having PCOS in 2001 and celiac in 2006. Going gluten-free (and removing the rest of my allergens) was the only thing that resolved my insulin resistance and gave me normal periods again. Now, in 2011, I have no symptoms of PCOS and I am a normal weight. I was diagnosed as having PCOS in 2001 and celiac in 2006. Going gluten-free (and removing the rest of my allergens) was the only thing that resolved my insulin resistance and gave me normal periods again. Now, in 2011, I have no symptoms of PCOS and I am a normal weight.

]]> By: Dina http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-14387 Dina Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:49:15 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-14387 I have had PCOS for 8 years. I've managed it naturally until a couple of years ago when I finally gave in and started taking Metformin and a handful of supplements trying to feel better and get the energy for exercise, etc. After trying to concentrate on diet and exercising for twelve weeks without much success, I got my doctor to admit something else was wrong. He had me try an appetite suppressant called Phentermine which was a mistake as all of my symptoms got worse. I also tried thyroid hormone which didn't make me feel better. Finally, out of desperation, I paid out of pocket for all the tests with an alternative med doctor and found out I have antibodies to gluten, soy, cow's milk, and eggs. All the healthy protein snacks and lean proteins I was choosing were slowly killing me. I know I'm a half a second away from being full blown diabetic but for the first time, I know now what NOT to eat. We'll see how things go. I think gluten intolerance causes a lot of health issues. Look at your family. So many of the women in my family have had fertility issues (endometriosis,) osteoporosis, etc. Many of the men and women have sleep problems/narcolepsy. I can see the pattern in my own family even though none of them have the obesity issues (except for an Aunt and a cousin.) I have had PCOS for 8 years. I’ve managed it naturally until a couple of years ago when I finally gave in and started taking Metformin and a handful of supplements trying to feel better and get the energy for exercise, etc. After trying to concentrate on diet and exercising for twelve weeks without much success, I got my doctor to admit something else was wrong. He had me try an appetite suppressant called Phentermine which was a mistake as all of my symptoms got worse. I also tried thyroid hormone which didn’t make me feel better. Finally, out of desperation, I paid out of pocket for all the tests with an alternative med doctor and found out I have antibodies to gluten, soy, cow’s milk, and eggs. All the healthy protein snacks and lean proteins I was choosing were slowly killing me. I know I’m a half a second away from being full blown diabetic but for the first time, I know now what NOT to eat. We’ll see how things go. I think gluten intolerance causes a lot of health issues. Look at your family. So many of the women in my family have had fertility issues (endometriosis,) osteoporosis, etc. Many of the men and women have sleep problems/narcolepsy. I can see the pattern in my own family even though none of them have the obesity issues (except for an Aunt and a cousin.)

]]> By: Allison http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-14170 Allison Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:42:47 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-14170 PCOS all my life, never had regular periods my entire life with no way to find a cycle pattern. Finally lost all my periods for over five years. I've been gluten free for 18 months and I am regular (between 32-37 days) and fertility obgyn says the PCOS is completely gone. They can't test me for Celiac because I refuse to go back to gluten. I am completely convinced. PCOS all my life, never had regular periods my entire life with no way to find a cycle pattern. Finally lost all my periods for over five years. I’ve been gluten free for 18 months and I am regular (between 32-37 days) and fertility obgyn says the PCOS is completely gone. They can’t test me for Celiac because I refuse to go back to gluten. I am completely convinced.

]]> By: AliceKwong http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-11727 AliceKwong Thu, 26 May 2011 20:23:06 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-11727 I've been diagnosed with pcos and endometriosis. My doctor suggested I try a gluten free diet before putting me on more meds. After about 1 month of eating gluten free my blood tests came back really good. My insulin and blood sugar was starting to get back to normal, my liver function was no longer worrisome and I no longer felt so much anxiety after eating my meals. I would say there is definitely something there that does affect it. I’ve been diagnosed with pcos and endometriosis. My doctor suggested I try a gluten free diet before putting me on more meds. After about 1 month of eating gluten free my blood tests came back really good. My insulin and blood sugar was starting to get back to normal, my liver function was no longer worrisome and I no longer felt so much anxiety after eating my meals. I would say there is definitely something there that does affect it.

]]> By: AmyLeger http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-2871 AmyLeger Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:16:25 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-2871 Kathy, Here's a link to the University of Maryland's Center for Celiac Research which gives you the names of the blood tests: http://celiaccenter.org/celiac/faq.asp#blood If you're looking for a test for PCOs I am not as educated in this area, but I found a link that could at least get you started: http://pcos.about.com/od/callingyourdoctor/f/bloodtests.htm Good luck! Amy Kathy,
Here’s a link to the University of Maryland’s Center for Celiac Research which gives you the names of the blood tests: http://celiaccenter.org/celiac/faq.asp#blood
If you’re looking for a test for PCOs I am not as educated in this area, but I found a link that could at least get you started: http://pcos.about.com/od/calli.....dtests.htm

Good luck!
Amy

]]> By: Kathy http://thesavvyceliac.com/2009/11/02/is-pcos-a-symptom-of-a-gluten-sensitivity-or-celiac-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-2845 Kathy Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:21:58 +0000 http://thesavvyceliac.com/?p=2998#comment-2845 What blood test should I ask for? What blood test should I ask for?

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