Does having a completely wheat free diet make my wheat allergy worse?

holes96

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Posted 11/22/2012 5:41 PM (GMT 0)

I have a problem if i don't eat wheat for long periods of time, when I finally have a little bit of wheat I have very painful stomach cramps. Does this mean im more susceptible to larger attacts after long periods of time where I dont have any wheat?

Post Edited (holes96) : 11/22/2012 10:51:26 AM (GMT-7)

stereofidelic89

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Posted 11/25/2012 2:34 AM (GMT 0)

I don't know if there is such a loop hole like that, but you should know I experience similar reactions as you when consuming even minuscule amounts. My doctor suggests that even a small amount can start up that auto-immune process.

Probably best to stay away all together so you can heal.

Razzle

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Posted 12/12/2012 2:25 PM (GMT 0)

No. What it does is wake your body up to the fact that wheat is not good for you, thus it responds more forcefully. If you eat the wheat all the time, the body burns out on responding and gives up. This is when damage can be done that you don't realize is happening until you show up with chronic issues (Diabetes, anemia, etc.) that are known to be associated with gluten tolerance problems.

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