Neuropathy Pain Doctor Naperville IL Gluten Sensitivity and Peripheral Neuropathy What you Need to Know. Dr Richard Hagmeyer

Gluten Sensitivity and Peripheral Neuropathy. Naperville IL Dr. Richard Hagmeyer

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It seems these days that “Gluten Free” has become a major buzzword. You can go to the grocery store and see more and more gluten free products popping up. We just finished a seminar last week discussing the dangers of gluten and the common pitfalls often made when people go “gluten free.”

Unfortunately with so many people “trying to go gluten free” the seriousness behind those who have a gluten sensitivity seems to be getting diluted.

Going gluten-free is more than just the latest fad diet. For those who have a gluten sensitivity you realize that Gluten KILLS. That right I will say that Again. GLUTEN KILLS!


Especially for the growing number of people with celiac disease (aka gluten sensitivity).

If you have Celiac Disease, Hashimoto’s, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Neuropathy, Ideopathic Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, IBS, or any other autoimmune condition you might be familiar with some of the common symptoms of gluten sensitivity:

• Anemia
• Change in weight
• Chronic diarrhea or constipation (or both)
• General weakness
• Oily, foul-smelling stools
• Vitamin Deficiencies
• Stomach problems, cramping, gas, distention, bloating, vomiting

If you look at these symptoms it quickly all makes sense why Neurpathy patients never get truly well. They never find a doctor who will look at their entire Health Picture and put all the pieces of their Health Puzzle together. Thats what we do at the Naperville Institute For Neurometabolic Solutions. This is why we get results!

Learn more Here about our Approach to Treating Patients who suffer with Neuropathy.

What is Celiac Disease and How Does It Relate to Peripheral Neuropathy?

Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity is an autoimmune inflammatory disease (often associated with Peripheral Neuropathy) that damages the lining of the small intestine. If you have this disease, eating foods that contain gluten - a protein found in wheat and other grains - starts a reaction in your autoimmune system that directly affects the small intestine.

Without treatment, celiac disease can lead to cancer, anemia, seizures, osteoporosis and from a neurological standpoint peripheral neuropathy - any of these can be fatal.

Since this disease directly affects the small intestine, digestive issues make perfect sense as to why neuropathy sufferers need a doctor who treats them from a metabolic standpoint. But what about these symptoms: 

• Burning, tingling and numbness in hands and feet
• Loss of feeling in hands and feet
• Numbness, tingling or reduced sensation in the face and body

If you suffer with any of these symptoms you may have a condition called peripheral Neuropathy.

Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the major causes of foot amputation in the United States.

The Celiac Disease - Peripheral Neuropathy Connection

At first glance, it's hard to make the connection between gluten sensitivity and peripheral neuropathy. A study that appeared in the British Medical Journal that about 40% of people with gluten sensitivity had peripheral neuropathy symptoms before their digestive system issues appeared. I believe based on my clinical testing this number is more like 50 to 60%.

For that reason, many people who have neuropathy symptoms with no other indicators for neuropathy, should be checked for this disease as a possible cause of their neuropathy.

The best thing you can do for yourself is contact a doctor who works with patients suffering with Peripheral Neuropathy like Dr Hagmeyer at the Naperville Institute For NeuroMetabolic Solutions in Naperville, IL. It is critical to undergo the appropriate testing to find out if celiac
disease or a Gluten Sensitivity is contributing to your peripheral neuropathy.

Standard testing misses over 70% of people with Gluten sensitivity. This is why at The Naperville Institute For NeuroMetabolic Solutions we use the most advanced laboratories in detecting this epidemic problem.

Living with Celiac Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy

Once your testing is completed, if you have gluten sensitivity induced neuropathy, Dr Hagmeyer will outline a metabolic program designed to heal your digestive system, and your feet. Again I cannot stress it enough. Gluten is very serious. Our office offers advanced testing that can help you in making the proper food choices and how to eliminate this toxin.

Here are Four Golden Rules to Follow if you have Peripheral Neuropathy.

• Avoid all foods containing wheat
• Avoid other grains that contain gluten (rye, barley and oats - that means no pasta, grains, cereals and many processed foods).
• Don’t be fooled by many of the “Gluten Free Foods” being sold on the market. For certain individual even these “Gluten free foods” are enough to fire up your autoimmune condition. Advanced testing offered by Dr Hagmeyer will help in determining what’s safe and what’s not.
• Follow a gluten-free diet for the rest of your life. We can show you how this can be done.

Here are some things you can do to help cope with your neuropathy symptoms caused by this disease, YOU SHOULD:

Consider a natural approach to lowering your cholesterol. Something you should be aware of is that Statins aka “cholesterol lowering medications” can cause peripheral neuropathy.  

• Modify your lifestyle to reduce your pain - like avoiding standing or walking for extended periods of time
• Wear looser shoes.
• Soak your feet in ice water
• We find that customized orthotic therapeutic shoes can help eliminate sensitive pressure points in your feet.
• Work with a doctor who is truly passionate about getting patients better using natural methods. Simply taking medications and not changing your lifestyle cannot fix this problem.

As a final note Celiac disease and peripheral neuropathy as you may already know, can wreak havoc on your body. Work with a doctor who will look at the Big Picture. A doctor who will investigate the many metabolic problems and challenges that people with peripheral Neuropathy experience.  

A doctor who looks at the big picture will work with you metabolically and neurologically. This doctor will spend time investigating and identify offending agents like food sensitivities (Gluten, Casein, Soy), hormones (Adrenal, Thyroid, Estrogen, Testosterone etc), vitamin deficiencies, Stress hormones (Cortisol / DHEA), Blood Sugar Levels, Gastrointestinal stress. A doctor who takes the time to investigate your condition will be the doctor who helps you get your life back!

 

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Dr Richard Hagmeyer

1020 104th street

Naperville, IL

630-718-0555