People with Celiac disease not only report higher than average rates of idiopathic headaches (or headaches from unknown causes), but people with idiopathic headaches tend to have higher rates of Celiac disease. For that reason, people who experience frequent headaches should be tested for Celiac disease. Studies have shown that nearly 75 percent of people with gluten intolerance find relief from headaches after following a gluten-free diet.

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