You bet! In a recent study, researchers identified a higher risk of developing peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) in people with a confirmed diagnosis of Celiac Disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Peripheral Neuropathy can create numerous problems within the foot, with the end and obviously most severe result, being lower-limb amputation. If you have Celiac Disease, IBS or even a gluten intolerance our foot health experts (chiropodists) recommend a foot health evaluation to identify your risk of developing peripheral neuropathy.
To read more about this study: http://www.celiac.com/articles/22974/1/Higher-Rates-of-Peripheral-Neuropathy-...
