[Aren]

I am 16 weeks pregnant and had a hard first trimester. I have not been diagnosed with celiac disease but have experimented with gluten free eating and have found it VERY beneficial when not pregnant.

My first trimester was filled with nauseousness, incredible hunger without knowing what to eat because everything made me sick, lots of crying, , constant sleeping and I was extremely lethargic. I allowed myself to start eating gluten again, noticing myself craving it. I have been a few days gluten free after convincing myself it's much better for my health.

The thing I can't get over is this heavy feeling in my chest. My allergies have been acting up and my ears feel like there's a lot of fluid inside, but my chest is what's killing me! Every time I inhale my chest feels heavy and like it wants to explode. It does not feel heart related, but I have no clue what to do. I don't want to go anywhere, do anything, just cry. Help! Has anyone else experienced this while pregnant?

[lizard00]

It could be allergy induced asthma, my husband had this a couple seasons ago during a particularly hard allergy season.

Mention it to your doctor, especially if you feel like you're not getting enough oxygen. I have asthma and keep an inhaler. They are perfectly safe to use during pregnancy.

I'm 19 weeks in my second pregnancy. I craved gluten in the beginning (after being gluten-free for over a year). Stay away from it, you're body is not craving it because it needs it, you're just all whacked out from hormones. LOL