9. Migraines: More Than Just Headaches
Everyone has had a headache, but migraines? They’re in a league of their own. For some women with celiac, migraines can become an unwelcome companion. It’s not just a throbbing pain; migraines bring along nausea, sensitivity to light, and sometimes even visual disturbances known as auras.
While the exact connection between celiac and migraines is still under study, some theories suggest an inflammatory response might be the key. Remember, celiac disease is all about the body’s response to gluten, leading to inflammation in the gut. But this inflammation isn’t confined there; it can cascade, potentially reaching the brain and triggering migraines.
Consider the gut-brain axis. This term might sound straight out of a sci-fi novel, but it’s a real and crucial connection between our gut health and brain functions. With celiac, when the gut is continually inflamed, it can send distress signals via the gut-brain axis, potentially playing a role in the onset of migraines. (9)
