Recovery Time, Non-Gluten Grains and Alcohol

[JustinSB81]

I was recently diagnosed by my GI and I've been gluten-free for approximately 5 weeks (my symptoms are more head-centric than gut, but I did deal with gut pain and reflux).  

I've intermittently tried gluten-free oatmeal, rice and gluten-free alcohol (Agave, Single Malt, etc.) since going gluten-free and had some issues.  How much time lapsed while on a gluten-free diet before you could return to rice and alcohol (given you could).  Thanks.      

[cyclinglady]

It is hard to say since everyone is different.    Rice?  That could be a short-term intolerance, like the alcohol.  Remember , your gut is damaged and anything can be hard to digest.  

Give it a few more months or weeks  (if you are lucky) and re-test. ?

[Jays911]

I never had a problem with either one. 

[Irene Joanne]

All the people I've talked to personally with celiac were told to avoid oats for the first six months after being diagnosed for sure. 3 months in- gluten free oats still make me really sick