Gluten Intolerance Causes Ataxia or Unstable Gait

1. Marianna

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   Hi, finally a doctor who understand the issu. Thank you ! For years I was telling my doctor a list of different problems . One was Iost my balance while walking , tripped easily, while walking tend to lien tor the right side . February ,this year I still don’t remember why I got the idea but I Googled 2 word shoulder pain and gluten together. When it came out that gluten caused lots of my problem I quit immediately . In the end of the first week my shoulder pain, muscle stiffness ,foggy brain , drouziness , frequent urination etc .. all disappeared . Now I know after accidentally ingesting Gluten causes the symptoms to come back exactly 3 hours afther .
   Thank you for helping me. Marianna

   15 Oct

2. Dr Vikki Petersen

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   Hello Marianna,

   I am delighted to know that this information benefited you. That’s why we’re here!

   If you find that there are any lingering symptoms despite maintaining your gluten-free diet, please know that such a circumstance is not at all unusual. In fact it’s quite common. The reason is typically the secondary effects of gluten. These are not difficult to treat so please let me know if you need any assistance.

   All the best,
   Dr Vikki

   15 Oct

3. Ruth

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   I have been trying my best to find more information on gluten ataxia. I have some symptoms that seem to be akin to this condition. My complaints are neurological and my doctor is watching closely, but was wondering if you have seen any studies on ataxia that involves problems with swallowing, breathing, almost like sleep apnea. I only get the symptoms when I have ingested gluten accidentally and the symptoms show up mostly at night right after I have fallen asleep. I awaken with the feeling of “forgetting how to breath”, I forget my name, often see shapes that turn into broad hallucinations (flowers floating, starbursts. no people.) It is very scary, but once I identified the occurrences with gluten, I am able to keep from experiencing these episodes for the most part. Can you help me in finding some kind of documentation of this? I have only been able to find one article where a girl described exactly what I went through, except hers moved into keeping her from being able to use her legs.
   Thank you!
   In Christ,
   Ruth

   15 Oct

4. B. A.

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   I watched this video amazed, almost in tears! I thought something was very, very wrong with me because over the last 4-5 months I had begun having trouble walking. I could only shuffle my feet some days to get around. Other days, I could walk a little better but I was terribly off balance. I normally have balance problems when I have sinus & ear problems, but I wasn’t experiencing any of these at the time, yet I was off balance. I reduced my time in public because people would stare at me when I walked, which made me feel badly. I NEVER thought that gluten had anything to do with this! I was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance after having symptoms for about 6-7 years. Only 1 doctor (current) figured it out and confirmed what I had been thinking. My symptoms are subsiding and I am feeling better, just still a little off balance every once & a while. Think I’ll look closer to some of what I’m eating & see if I’m missing some gluten in things. Or maybe it’ll take a while for my walking to get back to normal. Either way, I am SO glad to know about this.
   Thank you so much for posting this video!
   –Barbara

   15 Oct

5. Dr Vikki Petersen

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   Hello Barbara,

   I’m so glad to hear that you’re improving. Please feel free to help me spread the word. As you well know, these symptoms can be quite paralyzing and disruptive to one’s life. Too many are suffering needlessly, having no idea that their diet is affecting them.

   Secondary effects of gluten also play a role and need to be addressed in order for the nervous system to completely heal. Should you need any assistance, do feel free to contact us for a complimentary health analysis. We’d be delighted to help you figure out the last pieces to the puzzle. Call 408-733-0400.

   Best,
   Dr Vikki

   15 Oct

6. Dr Vikki Petersen

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   Hello Ruth,

   I haven’t seen a study with your exact symptoms, but understand that the nervous system is quite complex. The important part is that you’ve identified gluten as the culprit so you have control. I would encourage you to look into the secondary effects of gluten as too often we find that when these are not addressed some backsliding can occur.

   I speak of this in blogs and on videos but if you’d like a free health analysis to discuss specifics please give us a call. We’d be delighted to help you! Call 408-733-0400

   15 Oct

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