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Posted 8/28/2012 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
I just started the gluten-free diet (I have been dairy free for a while). My symptoms have improved, but today (which is day 6), I feel like I am going backwards. Was fine this morning, but after I ate lunch, pain, urgency and loose stools are back. Did anyone have the same experience? Do I just need to be patient?
Posted 8/28/2012 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
first, good job giving it a shot - it's never easy giving up something you've done for a long time -

yes, you do need to be patient - it can take me a month or 2 (or 3) for my body to get rid of that uninvited guest - your time will vary of course, and unfortunately, may not achieve the desired results - that is is one of the sad realities of this affliction .... no guarantees -

my advice is to just stay with it - and try not to make to many other changes at the same time - that just confuses the issue -

good luck lemon :-)
Posted 8/28/2012 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thx soy. I felt great the last 5 days, but today, some symptoms are back. The most annoying is the urgency and loose stools. I was hoping I was done with that.
Posted 8/28/2012 7:07 PM (GMT 0)
Lemonhead, I found that it was really important in the first few weeks and months to be absolutely sure that I was gluten-free. Since it was new to me I made some mistakes. A couple of times I think I was exposed to gluten without knowing it (the day after a mistake like that left me with terrible cramps and diarrhea). Do you think you could have accidentally eaten something with gluten yesterday?
Posted 8/28/2012 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Lemonhead, have you ever considered getting stool testing done for gluten intolerance? Celiac is the most extreme case of gluten intolerance, and even though that comes back negative, having gluten intolerance causes similar damage.

Can I ask what you eat normally? Some foods may or may not have gluten and I found this out after months of experimenting. For example, oats/oatmeal is pretty deceiving. Even though it doesn't have any labels containing gluten, its almost prepared with gluten (not just sharing equipment) but actually being produced with gluten and other wheat flours.

Caramel color or flavors, modified food starch (other than corn), autolyzed yeast extract, soy sauce, ranch dressing, all contain gluten, along with other things.
Posted 8/28/2012 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
stereo-have never thought of having stools tested. My Gi is certain gluten sensitivity is not the culprit. Usually I eat for breakfast a fruit smoothie with fruit, soy milk and VSL #3DS. Lunch is raw carrots, and a couple peices of honey baked turkey (I checked, and it says gluten free??) snacks are usually pirates booty puffed rice or raisins. Dinner is a piece of meat (either steak or chicken) and a vegetable. If I have any snacks, they are labeled gluten free.
Kaz- I guess it is possible the turkey is not gluten free. It says the honey glaze is gluten free, but that is it????
Posted 8/29/2012 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
If the honey glaze says it's gluten free, it probably is. Is Pirates Booty ok? That stuff makes me gag, LOL. Just FYI, it took about 2 weeks for me to notice any significant improvement in my bowel issues.
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