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Problems Eating Things On Celiac Diet


scurnow

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scurnow Newbie

I have been gluten free for almost a year.  But 4 months ago I started having problems eating raw veggies, night shades and dairy.

Now after going on an elimination diet and starting to add things back in I cannot eat most nuts, soy, eggs or gluten free flours.  I am finding it hard to find things to eat.

I have trouble with most fruits.  We did another biopsy to see how the intestines were healing.  They seem to be doing much better.  But I am finding it hard to eat.  the pain is intense when I eat.  I get migraines when I eat potatoes.  The nutritionist is not sure how to proceed.  The diet she put me on caused muscle loss and fast weight loss.  I was not able to function my body was to tired and could not even walk up stairs. 

my doc cannot find anything wrong with me.


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1desperateladysaved Proficient

I switched most things in my diet because of similar problems with foods I had been eating.  If you look at the store you can likely find new to you vegetables and meats.  Shocking things began to happen with my body after doing that!  Fennel (for example) is a vegetable that one can find in the produce section.  It rather looks like an onion but has a feathery plume on top.  Tradition says that it is good for digestion.  All I know is that it is a great pick me up for energy.  You might try that.  How about Jicama (I hash brown fry it).

 

Dee

scurnow Newbie

jicama! I did not think of that.  thank you. 

cyclinglady Grand Master

Try increasing your fats (avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, meat and fish fats, etc.) for added calories.

scurnow Newbie

I do use a lot of olive oil an I try to eat an avocado at least once a week.  lol I am not much of an avocado eater.  but right now I am eating things I don't like to get the calorie intake.

thank you.

cyclinglady Grand Master

I add a blob of refined (no taste) coconut oil to my coffee for extra calories.

scurnow Newbie

I might get some and try it. 


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icelandgirl Proficient

I second the coconut oil. After cutting out dairy, soy, legumes in addition to gluten I had a hard time getting in enough calories. I'm still struggling with this to a degree. I find it hard to get enough with just meat, fruit and veg. Adding in some good fats has helped as they are very calorie dense. I've added the coconut oil to coffee and soup...I saute veggies in it and put a blob on my sweet potato.

scurnow Newbie

has anyone ever figured out why this is happening?  Not all celiac's have this issue.

icelandgirl Proficient

has anyone ever figured out why this is happening?  Not all celiac's have this issue.

I wish I knew. I was diagnosed in January...things went pretty well the first 3 months and then not so much. I would love to have more variety. I miss dairy way more than gluten.
scurnow Newbie

Wow that sound like me. 

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