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Hi,

I've been reading about the differences between Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity and that CD has an autoimmune component that GS does not.  About six years ago I developed Peripheral Neuropathy which could not be linked to anything.  It was a complete mystery to all the GPs and specialists that I went to.  Finally, I went to a Naturopath who put me on a gf diet.  Not only did my GI issues (which I had had for 35 years) resolve, but the PN also went away.  

So, my question is this:  Is it possible to have a secondary disease with gluten sensitivity just as it is with CD.  Or is the presence of an autoimmune response an indication that it is CD and not gluten sensitivity?   Since I haven't had a celiac panel, is it reasonable to assume that since the PN and my lifelong GI disturbances went away on a gf diet, that I did have CD and not gluten sensitivity?

I should mention that I tested positive to EnteroLabs antibody test, but normal to fat malabsorption test.  

Marian
Portland

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