The first step to giving up gluten altogether is to start with the "biggies" - the bread, pasta, pizza, bagels and many other favorites. Eventually, you may be able to find gluten-free substitutes, but I would suggest starting with saying goodbye to these items for awhile, as many of the gluten-free versions taste a little different than what you are used to.
I have put together an article with suggestions on how to make this move with as little pain and suffering as possible. I hope it helps anyone wanting to try the gluten-free lifestyle.
Read the full article: Eliminate the Obvious Sources of Gluten for People with Multiple Sclerosis
I would not suggest going gluten free in any hopes of lessening MS symptoms. I have Celiac Disease and have been gluten free for over 6 years. I was diagnosed with MS a little over a year ago. I don’t think the GF diet has helped out with the MS symptoms.
I was diagnosed with MS in 2008. I mentioned all of my pain to my neurologist who mentioned that my pain sounded more like fibromyalgia than my Multiple Sclerosis. Well, I decided to give the gluten free diet a try to see if it would help with my pain. I was successful! Well, to give it an additional test, I went back to eating gluten. Hello pain. That confirmed my resolve to continue with the gluten free diet. It’s hard enough to have MS but might as well make it easier with less pain. All I suggest to fellow MS endurers is to just give it a try it. It might help you.
How long will it take to see some results? I have been strict glutten free and no sugar. And still have problems.Thank you Linda
I’ve been gluten free and off betaseron for 3 years. Gluten free may not work for everyone, but it has been working for me. Some people also do well avoiding dairy products as well as gluten (I don’t eat either dairy or gluten), and some avoid legumes as well.