Hashimoto's and Celiac Disease

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I thought some of you might find this article interesting ... (from

celiac.com)

Rebekah

Celiac.com 04/23/2007 - The results of a recent Dutch study published

in the World Journal of Gastroenterology have confirmed a connection

between Hashimotos Thyroiditis and celiac disease.

In the study, 104 individuals with Hashimotos Thyroiditis were tested

for immunoglobulin A anti-transglutaminase (tTG) antibodies, IgA anti-

endomysial antibodies (EMA) and HLA-DQ typing. Those who tested

positive for any of the serological tests were given an intestinal

biopsy.

Sixteen patients (15%) showed positive celiac serology and five

patients clear villous atrophy were diagnosed with celiac disease

(4.8%; 95% CI 0.7-8.9). All five patients diagnosed with celiac

disease, and 53 patients with Hashimotos thyroiditis (50%; 95% CI 43-

62), showed the presence of HLA-DQ2 (and/or -DQ8).

In a separate test within the study, 184 Individuals with known

celiac disease were given a serological test for thyroglobulin and

thyroid peroxidase Antibodies, after first being given thyroid

biochemical, a thyroxine-free thyroid stimulating hormone.

39 patients (21%) showed positive thyroid serology. According to

thyroid biochemistry results, ten patients showed euthyroidism (5%;

95% CI 2-9), seven showed sub-clinical hypothyroidism (3.8%; 95% CI

1.8-7.6), and 22 patients showed overt hypothyroidism, Hashimotos

thyroiditis (12%; 95% CI 8-16). Furthermore, four patients with

celiac disease had Graves disease (2%; 95% CI 0.8-5) and one patient

had post-partum thyroiditis.

The study concludes that there is a clear association between

Hashimotos thyroiditis and celiac disease. Accordingly, it is

recommended that patients with Hashimotos thyroiditis be screened for

celiac disease and that patients with known celiac be screened for

Hashimotos thyroiditis.

World Journal of Gastroenterology 2007; 13(10).

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Another study showed that for some people at least,

dropping the gluten also stopped the anti-thyroid hormones

from being produced. That won't help if the thyroid is

already destroyed, but a gf diet CAN save the thyroid

if there is some left to be saved, if gluten is the problem.

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/latestresearch/a/celiac.htm

" Of perhaps greatest importance to thyroid patients, the researchers

found that the various antibodies that indicate celiac disease -

organ-specific autoantibodies (i.e., thyroid antibodies) -- will

disappear after 3 to 6 months of a gluten-free diet. "

Gluten and casein are often the culprits in autoimmune

disease. Going GF or GFCF is an easy fix, but only

if you catch it in time.

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Hi ! {waving madly}How do we know if there is some of the thyroid left to save?This may seem like a dumb question, but I AM dumb in this area.I have been gluten free for nearly two years now, and recently started iodine and sea salt. I have seen improvements in different areas, but still have no stamina or lasting energy, and still no motivation or enthusiasm.

-- Warmest Regards,Robin LittleAnother study showed that for some people at least,

dropping the gluten also stopped the anti-thyroid hormones

from being produced. That won't help if the thyroid is

already destroyed, but a gf diet CAN save the thyroid

if there is some left to be saved, if gluten is the problem.

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/latestresearch/a/celiac.htm

" Of perhaps greatest importance to thyroid patients, the researchers

found that the various antibodies that indicate celiac disease -

organ-specific autoantibodies (i.e., thyroid antibodies) -- will

disappear after 3 to 6 months of a gluten-free diet. "

Gluten and casein are often the culprits in autoimmune

disease. Going GF or GFCF is an easy fix, but only

if you catch it in time.