Q. I had migraines all my life and have taken everything and more in the way of drugs. In December I decided to quit eating gluten (wheat, barley and rye). To my surprise, my headaches disappeared.
A. Celiac disease is an intolerance to gluten. Although it is usually associated with digestive difficulties, it might be called the chameleon disease because it has so many seemingly unrelated symptoms. Migraine headaches are fairly common with this condition.
Because celiac disease destroys the lining of the small intestine and interferes with nutrient absorption, it is important to be tested for this condition. The cure is complete gluten avoidance. You can learn more from our show 727, Celiac Disease Update.
