I've been gluten free for two days, and I'm still feeling AWFUL! I don't know what to do. I'm sitting here right now (just ate) with a racing heartbeat, and nausea/stomach problems. Here's what I've eaten so far today:
For breakfast:
Tiny half of jimmy dean sausage
1 egg
Some hashbrowns
peanut butter Envirokids Bar (Gluten free)
Orange Juicebox
Mixed fruuit juice
(everything was gluten free as far as I know)
For Lunch:
steak and red peppers
grape juice and starburst
(also gluten-free as far as I know)
Is normal to still feel icky after the first few day? I was told you should feel at least a difference the first few days, but I almost feel worse!
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Posted 26 June 2004 - 01:13 PM
I am sorry you are still feeling ill. I am new at this too. For me, I am very sugar sensitive and that much fruit juice would definitely make me very nauseated and jittery. Maybe try something without so much sugar. Is gatoraide gluten-free? I drink alot of sparkling waters flavored with lemon or lime.
I hope you feel better soon!
I hope you feel better soon!
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Posted 26 June 2004 - 01:40 PM
You'll feel ill for quite a while after going on the gluten-free diet....it doesn't just go away overnight, so yes, it is normal
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Posted 26 June 2004 - 03:41 PM
Thanks for your replies! I'll skip the juice for a few days (I think I'll stick to sparkling water!). I can't see how you couldn't feel just a little weird when first going gluten-free. That's a pretty big change after eating gluten for so many years. I'll just keep at it! 
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Posted 26 June 2004 - 04:26 PM
I could tell a difference after going gluten-free within about 3 days, I wasn't 100% better but noticed the abdominal pain was gone. Hang in there, sounds like you are doing great!
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Posted 28 June 2004 - 06:31 PM
HappyCat22,
In the beginning I had problems with any thing greasy or other wise
high in fat. Even now I couldn't handle hashbrowns, eggs, or juice.
My stomach is healing and I also have acid reflux. I try to follow
the IBS guidelines, ie start the day with soluble foods, applesauce,
bananas and rice cereal. I always start my meals with a soluble
fiber food, potatoes, rice etc. and gradually eat protein which
is lo in fat, tuna, salmon, white chicken, and drink water. I have
been doing this for 6 mos. and it works for me. The racing
heart usually meant that my acid reflux was not liking what I just
ate. I also take a fiber pill before I eat. Never start the day without
soluble fiber.
In the beginning I had problems with any thing greasy or other wise
high in fat. Even now I couldn't handle hashbrowns, eggs, or juice.
My stomach is healing and I also have acid reflux. I try to follow
the IBS guidelines, ie start the day with soluble foods, applesauce,
bananas and rice cereal. I always start my meals with a soluble
fiber food, potatoes, rice etc. and gradually eat protein which
is lo in fat, tuna, salmon, white chicken, and drink water. I have
been doing this for 6 mos. and it works for me. The racing
heart usually meant that my acid reflux was not liking what I just
ate. I also take a fiber pill before I eat. Never start the day without
soluble fiber.
judy
gluten-free since 11/03, neg biopsy, IGA elevated
gluten-free since 11/03, neg biopsy, IGA elevated
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