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On Sun Oct  8 22:58 EDT 1995, Mary Courtney wrote:
 
> With regard to cd, I find that the gf diet has rid me of the worst of my
> pre-menstrual symptoms. I am doubly motivated to keep to the diet, since on
> the month this spring when I accidentally ingested gluten twice, I had most
> of my old PMS complaints, as well as cramps. I can't even remember the last
> time I went through all that.
 
This is the answer to a question that I've been meaning to pose to the
list for a while and would like to hear what others have experienced.
 
The question: Have other CD women had a similar experience to Mary's
with regard to PMS and cramps?
 
I am particuarly interested because I'm not celiac but follow a
wheat-free diet at the recommendation that it would help alleviate my
symptoms of PMS and severe cramps.  It comes from a book called
"Menstrual Cramps" by Dr. Susan Lark and is endorsed by my
gynecologist.  The book states that "wheat contains a protein called
gluten that is difficult to digest and can be highly allergenic...wheat
has worsened symptoms such as fatigue, depression, bloating,
constipation, diarrhea, and intestinal cramps."  (Sound familiar?)
When I went wheat free about a year ago, I also noticed an allevation
of symptoms but I have also adapted other recommendations from the book.
So any insight you can provide will be appreciated.
 
Thanks,
Lisa Haynes
Laurel, MD, USA
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