So, Celiac Disease probably caused my m/c and IF

firefightersgal · July 2010

The more I've been reading on Celiac, the more it is making the pieces come together. Simply from the reproductive standpoint, it causes infertility if CD is untreated. It also causes m/c because the antibodies attach to and destroy the placenta tissue.

While I feel horrible that my diet more than likely caused my m/c, I feel victorious that I may have found the solution to many of my health problems. It makes sense now that my hormone levels are all normal, yet I do not ovulate (at this point) without medical intervention.

AGFaso · July 2010

I'm sorry hun. {{{ hugs }}}}

piedpiper07 · July 2010

that is good news (in a way). I was seriously wondering about this after my miscarriage as I noticed I had many of the signs. Are you going to go gluten-free for a while to see how it goes?

firefightersgal · July 2010

I have been gluten free for 3 1/2 days. It is very tough and I'm mourning the loss of some of my favorite foods. However, if it solves my major health problems, it will be a small price to pay. (Especially if we are able to have a healthy baby!)

I haven't gotten my blood test results back yet, but my doctor confirmed that I have Dermatitis Herpitaformus. The folks on the message board on Celiac disease have told me that not everyone with Celiac has DH, but everyone with DH has Celiac, regardless of the blood test results. A couple of people have encouraged me to continue eating gluten until I get in to have an intestinal biopsy, but I plan on opting out of that. I have enough confirmation at this point to not mess with that.

If you have any questions about going gluten free, I have a lot of online resources. I'm new to it, but I've learned a lot in the past few days.

piedpiper07 · July 2010

yeah for sure, I have been muddling around a bit for more information but would appreciate any resources you have found!

bbhalphen · July 2010

It's nice to get answers! (((hugs))) and good luck!

KristysRedBarn · July 2010

I'm sorry. It's really good to get some answers though. Good luck as you transition to GF.

mimomAB · July 2010

A friend of mine recently found out she has celiac's disease. She has been suffering with infertility for over 5 years. They started IVF last year but it wasn't until after her CD diagnosis that they were successful with IVF. She is currently 30 weeks pregnant with twins.

If you want, I can ask her for some of the info she has on CD and infertility (I know she did a lot of research).

RunSchwartzRun · July 2010

Wow, I am glad that you might be getting some answers. GL on the glluten-free...I am sure it is tough, but hopefully it will make you feel so much better. ((hugs))

circe811 · July 2010

Wow, I never knew that Celiac Disease could cause a m/c or IF! I'm both sad and happy for you that you have some answers.

ikissedthecook · July 2010

I'm sorry that you have a tough road ahead of you, but at least its something. Hopefully its the answer you needed to get you your take home baby. I'll be cheering for you!

liveforhim · July 2010

While I can't personally relate to this, my MIL has been gluten free for almost 3 years! I'm sorry you have to go through that and will pray that next time you will have that take home baby:)