Three Weeks In: Updates And Brain Fog

[ThisIsMyUserName]

So I'm three weeks into gluten-free. I've now gone a record ten days without vomiting (hurray!), which is great, and I've adapted pretty well I think; found good, reasonably healthy replacements for my staples, came up with a few things I love I acn have as a treat when I need it (thank you, slurpees!), and haven't had gluten in three weeks (after two weeks of attempting to be gluten-free but failing because it's hard and I kept making mistakes before I got the hang of it).

 

Vomiting: gone. Intestinal distress: better, but not gone. Heartburn: about the same. Migraines: definitely better (less severe) but not less frequent and still suck.

 

Yesterday I got brain fog and it hasn't gone away. I know it's a common pre-gluten-free symptom, but I never had it. I'm a little less sharp, definitely more lethargic, it's weird. Hopefully it goes away. No one said this wouldn't be an adventure!

[sarahluther]

Hi there!  I am also a newbie, diagnosed with Celiacs early May.  I have noticed that if I get "glutened", I will get brain fog & tired (along with other things, weakness in legs, nueropathy, etc.) - so maybe you got a little through cross contamination.  Sounds like you are on the right track - it definitely has a huge learning curve & can be very frustrating.  BUT, I feel so much better now - after having gone 6 months with not knowing what the heck was wrong.  I miss my gluteny foods, but my body is certainly a lot happier.  Hope your symptoms subside soon for you!

[StClair]

I'm new too, diagnosed on April 1st, so over two months in now. I definitely see improvement, but I've finally gotten over expecting all my problems to go away immediately and then being disappointed. The folks here have been very patient with me. The fact that the migraines are 50% better and the esophagitis/gastritis is improved is something to celebrate. Digestion is better as long as I limit lactose and fructose. Brain fog less frequent. It will take awhile to fully recover, but I hope to keep improving at this rate. Best of luck!

[nvsmom]

That lethargy and brain fog may still be your body adjusting.  Three weeks gluten-free is a short amount of time.  It usually takes months for symptoms to stop seesawing, so you are doing really well so far!    Hang in there.