i have had pins and needles in my body for some time now,  i knew i had intolerance to yeast, but recently had scary experience my chest became heavy and tight and my heart racing,  i ended up in hosptial but the ecg normal bloods normal, but i checked the 5 days previous to the event and i changed my diet and ate alot of whole wheat products , the docotors where baffled could i have allergy to wheat?  how will i find this out ,  i have conducted a food diary past week and when i eat eggs i get the same sensation in my arms legs head pins and needles as i do with wheat can you help me.   Karen Murphy
Hi, Yes, these may be due to allergic reaction to wheat and egg. For wheat allergy, there are two different situations. A person could be just sensitive or allergic to gluten that is in wheat, Barley or Oat products or have Celiac Disease which is an autoimmune mediated condition that affects the lining of the small intestine where the nutrients are absorbed. Celia disease can be diagnosed with very good blood tests that are available. Anti Gliding Antibodies, Endomysial Antibodies can detect the problem, and later they can confirm it by taking a sample tissue from the intestine. Treatment is strict \"Gluten Free Diet \". Get checked for AEC and also using sensitivity testing for allergy. Regards