Subject: Re: Psoractic Arthritis
Hi Stacy I have a form of arthritis called AS. It is very closely related to Psoriatic Arthritis - I also sometimes get skin problems. My symptoms started when I was young probably pre-16 - but went to docs at about 19. I am now 49. Just wondered if the doctors did any other tests such as ANTI-TTG - or ANTI-Gliadin Antibodies tests? My daughter is 13 and just had the TTG test done - they didn't do anti-gliadin - she gets back pain and has a bad tummy too. We are trying out a gluten free diet but it is almost impossible because she is a super baker! She is seeing a pediatrician again tomorrow for further tests. I've read a lot and researchers know for sure that arthritis and hypothyroidism have huge links (2.5 to 5 times more likely) to Celiac disease and may have a link to the tummy aches and gut issues your daughter is experiencing. I also know from my own experience that gluten proteins can exacerbate the immune system in arthritis. A friend of mine with Psioratic Arthritis is reducing his flares by following gluten free also, he still takes methotrexate also though. I also had serious headaches / migraines in my earlier life that I now have overcome by removing and managing food sensitivities. BTW - I have linked about 75% of my eczema / rashes / dry skin to another food sensitivity - Cows milk! Its like clock work - have too much cream or milk and my elbow pits, knee pits and shins itch with a few hours then dry out and go sore next day - then if I don't stop for a few week it get my eyes too. I seem OK with butter and goats and sheeps milk.
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