How Long Does It Take To Feel Better?

[eblue]

Hey everyone. I am newly diagnosed. I have been off of gluten for 8 days now and can already tell a difference. I am by no means well yet, but compared to how I was feeling, I would say this is an improvement. Is it normal to start feeling relief that soon after going gluten free? I know that I will not be completely better for quite some time, and I know that my intestines still have a lot of healing to do. But as far as relief of my symptoms, I can already tell a difference. I am still having stomach cramps, bloating, etc, but it is deffiantely not as severe as what I was experienceing before being diagnosed. Is it normal to feel relief so soon? How long did it take you until you began to feel a difference?

[kareng]

Might want to look at this current thread:

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/102093-newly-diagnosed-how-long-did-you-take-to-feel-better/#entry871614

[cyclinglady]

Seven weeks before I really felt much better.  Still working on anemia, etc.  That might take over a year.

[nvsmom]

My GI symptoms improved within days, well some of them did. Many other symptoms improved over the next two or so months, and yet other symptoms are still being improved after 11 months. It is a very individual rate. I hope you are one of the lucky quick healers. Good luck!

[Brandiwine]

The first week I had great improvements, consistent stools no more diarrhea, less nausea, less pain. The first few weeks were like a roller coaster ride! I went through with drawls, I got very emotional and very sleepy wanted to sleep all of the time. Went through a period of thinking I would lose it if I didn't have some cake or a doughnut or biscuits or French bread like NOW!!! Lol but I got through and still improving