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TheHusky Newbie

Hello All,

I'm a 20 year old college kid looking for a word of advice from fellow Celiacs. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago and have been eating a "moderately" Gluten Free diet since I could be doing better but sometimes I cave when out with friends and deal with the symptoms afterwards I understand I need to be far more strict with my diet. In the past week I've been eating exclusively Gluten Free. I haven't eaten anything with "Green" food coloring and haven't changed up any supplements. My stool has been consistently green for about 3 days now I've read it was a "symptom" of Celiac disease but in my 5 years have never had green stool multiple days in a row. Unfortunately I am a hypocondriac (more so recovering) and not sure if this is worthy to go to the doctor for, I'm not experiencing any abdominal pains.


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cyclinglady Grand Master

I am not even going to scold you about allowing gluten into your diet.  You already know that gluten makes you sick.  What you do not think about when you are 20 are the long-term ramifications.  You know, osteoporosis, cancer, acquiring additonal autoimmune disorders, etc.  What?  I think I was scolding you!

Usually, green stool is a sign of food moving through you fast, but I am not a doctor.    It could be celiac disease related or something else.  Maybe you should ask  for a follow-up celiac antibodies blood test from your GI.    It might help you stay focused on the diet.  

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lisas11lisa Apprentice

Being diagnosed young is a blessing!!..It took them 25 years for me...and I have a lot of problems now..I have also known for 5 years. .listen to us..YOU MUST STAY AWAY FROM GLUTEN!..It is poison to your system...and that's what I think the green stool is. .I have had it when I accidently came into contact with gluten or ate something that had a cross-reaction..it is in so much stuff...Please do your own research to find out just what is happening to your body when you consume it..and believe me..you will understand why I will never again ..on purpose eat gluten..Noone should..

.Goodluck to you..this forum is great for answers! 

notme Experienced

if i eat blueberries (not only do they not like me, but sometimes ya just gotta have a gluten-free blueberry scone!)  they will make my poop green.  <i hope my seven y.o. grandsons don't see me talking about poop, lolz

GFinDC Veteran

Mayo clinic has some info for you:

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Not sure the chart below is really super useful. It's not from Mayo.

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frieze Community Regular

check for BLUE food coloring...

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