Community Forum Archive

The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.

Epilepsy and Celiac Disease

Tue, 11/21/2006 - 15:05

Topic: Teen Zone

Hi! Is there anyone out there who has both Epilepsy and Celiac Disease? I was diagnosed with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and Frontal Lobe Epilepsy approximately two months ago and was diagnosed with Celiac Disease only yesterday. I have never met anyone with Celiac Disease before and was just wondering if there is anyone out there who has Celiac Disease and knows more about it? Thanks! :)

Comments

Re: Epilepsy and Celiac Disease

Submitted by izza301 on Mon, 2011-04-25 - 20:57

Am I right , that celiac disease is a form of digestive disease? But, why doest it has something to do with epilepsy?

identity theft protection

Re: .

Submitted by tonialpha on Thu, 2009-05-14 - 16:36

Thank you for your comment! My friends are noting I am having more energy. My doctor put me on B complex and reg vit. daily along w/ calcium w/ D. She gave me a cholesterol medication. It is great for diarrhea! I do not have it anymore! I have an upper GI tommorow. My seizures are a little funny but they are shorter because I do not have diarrhea! Yea! She feels it is celiac and it will be time. Hopefully I can say she is right!

Re: Re: Epilepsy and Celiac Disease

Submitted by Mahkah Momma on Thu, 2007-09-20 - 12:01

My son is 9 yrs next week. He has been constipated nearly all his life and we have finally found a naturopath who is helping us clear up his digestive system.....allergic to all things wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs, garlic, vanilla, and many less significant. Doc believes he has celiac, but we won't test it now, but treat it. Interestingly, he started having seizures last Feb (had them before that, but we didn't know) and I asked the neuro if its related to his digestive problems. All I got was a shoulder shrug, but our instinct tells me its totally related. Now I find this Meridian Institute (distributes info from the late Edgar Cayce) and this place says they are totally related. The theory is that the gut malfunctions and the energy is misdirected to the brain (or something like that). I would appreciate emailing with you if you have time. Karen : )

Sign Up for Emails

Stay up to date with the latest epilepsy news, stories from the community, and more.