“It is known that if the symptoms of MC remain untreated indefinitely, additional autoimmune issues are likely to become a reality, and even if the issues are later resolved, permanent damage can remain, especially in the case of arthritis symptoms. In addition, permanent residual neurological damage can result from untreated gluten sensitivity. (Hadjivassiliou, Grunewald, & Davies-Jones, 2002)” ArthritisGlutenIbsColitisMicroscopic ColitisAutoimmune Book:Microscopic Colitis: Revised Edition Source: Microscopic Colitis: Revised Edition