2.5yo Gf 24hrs And Behaviour Has Gone Crazy!

[Nikki~Nathan&Danielle]

OK, so I've read that people can be affected when they get glutened, but how about going gluten-free?

We made the switch from lunchtime yesterday and all was well, he even slept through the night last night (that was a miracle in itself). But OMG, this morning it's like some crazy child has been unleashed - screaming, crying, disagreeable, not listening (this isn't new) and it's only lunchtime here now.

Is this normal or maybe it's just a normal off toddler day???

I feel like ripping my hair out already, fortunately DH is here to share the load.

[Rachel--24]

When I first changed my diet I was WAY worse. I'm thinking it could have been withdrawl. My second week of the diet was a huge improvement. Gluten is highly addictive and some people do experience withdrawl symptoms.

[Canadian Karen]

It could be withdrawal symptoms..... but then again, it sounds exactly like my 4 yr old son when he has chocolate...... he turns into hell on wheels!!!!! It also sounds alot like a terrible two day........

Karen

[Kasey'sMom]

My dd is 3 and we took her off gluten when she was 2 1/2. She had withdraw symptoms for a short amount of time. After a couple of weeks we could tell that their was marked improvement. I remember going through the grocery store and she started yelling "crackos," (crackers.) She also craved mac & cheese, she could have eaten that and bread until she could eat no more.

Now, she doesn't seem to crave those foods like she did.

I know it's hard sometimes to tell what's normal toddler behavior and what isn't. After your ds body has time to heal and has made the adjustments you'll be able to tell the difference in the sypmtoms and behavior.

Hang in there.....it will get better!!

[KaitiUSA]

Ok ...I could have sworn I just responded to this and now my reply is not there so I will add it again:

I would not expect a change so soon. Most people do not see improvement that fast and if you do you are one of the few and lucky.

Took me 8 months to get back to normal. Some people get better sooner and some longer...depends on many factors. Usually kids see an improvement faster so hopefully it gets better soon.

Also, at first there can be hidden gluten sneaking in.

If you need some lists that can help make things easier you can email me and I can send them to you.

Hang in there

[mcsteffi]

OK, so I've read that people can be affected when they get glutened, but how about going gluten-free?

We made the switch from lunchtime yesterday and all was well, he even slept through the night last night (that was a miracle in itself).  But OMG, this morning it's like some crazy child has been unleashed - screaming, crying, disagreeable, not listening (this isn't new) and it's only lunchtime here now. 

Is this normal or maybe it's just a normal off toddler day???

I feel like ripping my hair out already, fortunately DH is here to share the load.

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We are going through the same thing!! Our son has been gluten-free for 2 weeks and now he has energy! He is running and playing and doing all of the things he never had the energy to do before.... On the downside he has the energy for "fits". He has never really acted out before and now...! He has started trying to hit and crying and not listening. He was even trying to climb up the door jam the other night!!!! My son had always slept with no problem now he wont even think about bed time, as a matter of fact he is having a fit about going to be tonight. This is crazy.

[Nikki~Nathan&Danielle]

Thanks everyone! Well fortunately it was a once off hissy fit, so maybe just a regular hormonal 2yr old day???