Withdrawal

[Windy Miller]

Hi all,

Having been vegan (and poor) for many years I developed an intolerance for wheat. I gave up entirely three weeks back and my skin is clearing, higher energy levels, clarity of thought etc...BUT every morning I wake up with the feeling that I have been kicked in the head and beaten black and blue. It amounts to a two hour hangover every day.

I eat well-no processed food, no dairy, no additives-and my daily diet includes foods which cover all I need nutritionally.

I just wanted to know if anyone else has gone through these symptoms and if so how long did they last?

Thanks in advance.

[Guest nini]

I def. went through some kind of withdrawal symptoms after going completely gluten-free... I think the worst of it lasted only about a week or two... can't remember exactly now, it's been almost 3 years.

[jerseyangel]

I definately had a period of time where I felt like a wet dishrag--fatigue, and a general feeling of being unwell. I think it was part of the healing process. I just posted this in another thread, but I began to feel better by the 4th. month. I would give it a bit more time

[Windy Miller]

Thanks guys! Just needed to know that the light I can see is the end of the tunnel and not an oncoming train!