Glutened symptoms

[sga]

I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago. I have been gluten-free since, through these 2 yrs I have had minor issues with gluten through what I believe has been cross contamination. 2 days ago I had one chicken wing and the after it was hit wrenching stomach cramps, shaky, cold and clamy, lot's of bathroom trips and throwing up. What I wasn't expecting was the joint pain and body aches. The foggy brain is awful, I am not sure what is normal because this is my first serious gluten poisoning experince. It is day 3 and I still have diarrhea and feel like throwing up, and feel shaky and felt like I was going to faint at one point, also I haven't eaten other 1 apple and some water. The worst part of this is that I have 2 kids and my husband is not supportive he thinks I need to force my self to eat get out of bed and get over it like you would a cold or a flu. I am so tired and I am not craving food, is this normal? And does anyone else deal with non supportive family members who don't get how huge and serious this is???? 

[Ennis-TX]

I have recently discovered to stop the D that using a high fiber and potassium helps. Coconut flour baked goods, or coconut itself absorbs alot of liquid and firms up stools, it is also high in potassium. Psyllium husk powder seemed to at least make it a bit more firm. According to nutritional study guides and books I have been reading one of the natural cures for D is 3000mg of potassium. my last few exposures left me with on and off D for 3-4 months so I had to find a way to make them more solid lol.
Extra B-vitamin complex....I use a blend of Liquid Health Stress & Energy and Liquid Health Neurological Support 1 tbsp each 3 times a day. This will help with the fog.
Eating I would suggest it, I go with blended soft nut meal based porridge for weeks after a exposure. Look up recipes for almond meal porridge, coconut flour porridge or paleo porridge. I use blends of coconut flour, almond butter, sometimes chia or flax meal. Low carb and less sugar means less bloat and gas.

[cyclinglady]

55 minutes ago, sga said:

I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago. I have been gluten-free since, through these 2 yrs I have had minor issues with gluten through what I believe has been cross contamination. 2 days ago I had one chicken wing and the after it was hit wrenching stomach cramps, shaky, cold and clamy, lot's of bathroom trips and throwing up. What I wasn't expecting was the joint pain and body aches. The foggy brain is awful, I am not sure what is normal because this is my first serious gluten poisoning experince. It is day 3 and I still have diarrhea and feel like throwing up, and feel shaky and felt like I was going to faint at one point, also I haven't eaten other 1 apple and some water. The worst part of this is that I have 2 kids and my husband is not supportive he thinks I need to force my self to eat get out of bed and get over it like you would a cold or a flu. I am so tired and I am not craving food, is this normal? And does anyone else deal with non supportive family members who don't get how huge and serious this is???? 

Well, you might really have the flu!  We tend to blame everything on celiac disease (I have).  But if you are sure it is a glutening, it probably is.  I can tell you from personal experience that my symptoms have dramatically changed over the years.  When I was  diagnosed, I had anemia and no GI issues.  Now, I get vomiting, abdominal pain, hives, the works!  Celiac disease symptoms can wax and wane.  Yes’m you seem to be experiencing some normal reactions.  

What do do?  Try keeping some soups or stews on hand (a crockpot is a lifesaver and your freezer is your friend!)  Anything that is easy-to-digest because anything is going to hurt.  I would not eat an apple, unless it was baked.  I do this for a week or until symptoms improve.  

The social issues.  I am not so good at this.  Mostly because I do not give a hoot.  But I have a supportive hubby who went gluten free 12 years before I was diagnosed.  My extended Family?  Well, we had a big family meeting (aka blow up) when they thought I was a little to obsessive (like sharing a toaster).  

Is there a local support group near you?  Perhaps taking your hubby to a doctor’s appointment or watching a few celiac videos together might be beneficial. 

I am sure others who are more socially savvy will chime in.