| Re: Bone & Joint Pain
Maybe you should get a referral to a rheumatologist.
The malnutrition caused by celiac can cause early onset osteoarthritis or osteoporosis, or both. Have you had a DEXA scan?
It can take up to two years for the small intestine to heal itself after the start of a strict GF diet. While most people steadily improve the first year, it often takes 2 or 3 years for lingering health problems to resolve.
Last edited by AuntieLeela; 02-25-2009 at 12:21 AM.
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