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Glutened Or Stress Over Funeral Tomorrow?

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CaliSparrow Collaborator
CaliSparrow
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Hi folks,

Is it possible to have glutened symptoms from intense stress? My dad's funeral is tomorrow and, along with overseeing my parents' healthcare, financial affairs, care, house, blah blah blah I planned the funeral too. I know that stress exasperates Celiac but to the point of having symptoms?

My mom's friends wanted a pizza a few nights ago and I complied (getting it for them but not eating it). That's the only thing I can relate to a possible glutening.

Can anyone shed light on stress and Celiac?

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nvsmom Community Regular
nvsmom
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(hugs) I would guess it is stress. Stress tends to exacerbate chronic illness and play a number on people's systems in wierd ways. For example, I get "c", migraines and back pain when I am stressed.

 

Best wishes to you and your family. I hope the service tomorrow is comforting and brings back only the best of memories of your dad.

CaliSparrow Collaborator
CaliSparrow
Posted
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Thanks for the hug. Yep on all of those. Foggy brain...

shadowicewolf Proficient
shadowicewolf
Posted

Yes, stress can do that. :(

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
Posted

I agree, stress!  

 

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father.  And take care of yourself!

flowerqueen Community Regular
flowerqueen
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Hi!  First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. 

 

Is it possible while under such stress and upset, that something has gotten passed your radar?  Sometimes, when we are not full concentrating when under a strain,, it is possible that something has got into your diet without you realising.  Of course though, it is possible to have similar symptoms to those experienced during contamination. 

 

Hope everything goes OK for the funeral. 

gatita Enthusiast
gatita
Posted

I am so sorry....

 

I noticed I had a very bad attack last week when I was super stressed about money (I know, it seems small in the scale of things, right?).

 

My conclusion was if you do get glutened when you're stressed, the symptoms can be WAY worse.

 

I hope you can find a few moments of peace during the rough time you're facing right now.

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bartfull Rising Star
bartfull
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I am so sorry for your loss. Even a non-celiac would probably have those symptoms if they had been under the incredible strain you have been, but yes, stress can bring on the symptoms. Just last week I had a very stressful day and my psoriasis (my strongetst symptom) flared badly. I noticed some digestive issues too.

 

Take some time for yourself when this is all over with. Don't make any decisions for a while either. No matter how "in control" we might think we are, after something like this, we can't really think clearly enough to make the right decisions when it comes to major things. Maybe take a vacation if you can. Even then, give yourself a few months before doing anything major or strenuous.

 

(((((HUGS)))))

Gemini Experienced
Gemini
Posted

Oh.......you are really having a tough and stressful time right now, aren't you?  No wonder your gut is feeling poorly.  Sometimes stress can make you feel worse than a glutening.  My condolences to you and your family on your terrible loss and I hope all goes well for your family regarding the funeral.  That is so hard but you will get through it all and will feel better after a few days.  Just keep the food simple and hang in there......deep breaths!

eers03 Explorer
eers03
Posted

Stress.  So sorry about your dad.  I lost mine 7 years ago last weekend.  Hang in there.

CaliSparrow Collaborator
CaliSparrow
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Thank you everybody. It's helpful to learn about your experiences and your support is quite comforting. I will take all of the advice. <3

dawn w Newbie
dawn w
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Hi yes it can do that .im sorry for your lose.i don't know if you now some pizza places can make you a pizza only if you let them now .they don't all way s have sign s telling as which you can eat . tesco s sell them to.which is all gluten free .and all so Asda s.

dawn w Newbie
dawn w
Posted

IV had stress from loosing a pet which made me very ill and up set that can up set my stomach pains .lots of headache s it really hard to get by IV had Loose stools and now seeing my gp . For help to calm the celiac down which I'm taking tablets before my meals its starting to help .can it all bring on gas s which could be bring on the symptoms of my celiac s .

carisima Newbie
carisima
Posted

yes, stress can definitely affect your digestive tract. I'm really sorry about the loss of your father *hugs*

alesusy Explorer
alesusy
Posted

They say the intestines are our "second brain". Of course stress can give you glutening symptoms. THink of it like this: our bodies react to stress in the organs which are usually the most delicate. It might be headache, heart palpitations, D (whenever I'm really stressed or really scared I'll have D, and it's quite a common reaction for non celiac people too). But whatever is your usual way of being sick will be exasperated by stress.

And what you're going through is a huge upheaval. Hugs. Be kind to yourself. Take it easy for some months and if I can offer advice, do not take any major decisions if you can help it. When in mourning we become a little crazy. It happened to me.

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