Newly diagnosed & need advise

[Dani Leea]

I have only recently been diagnosed with celiac and have been sticking to my diet religiously, however I had a family function last night and thought “what the hell, one slip up won’t kill me”..... I had some pizza and have had tummy aches since then (it’s now 10 hours later). 
When diagnosed, my symptoms were only ever constipation, I never had aches, pains or diarrhoea. I am wondering if it’s coincidence or being gluten free for the few weeks has caused the changes in symptoms when eating gluten??

[Ennis-TX]

Many have this, I for years only had constipation and all my other issues I thought were normal...I had also become quite numb to pain. Reactions after going gluten free were much worse and kept hitting back harder if I slipped up.

One thing to consider is that every time you cheat you risk gaining new food intolerance/sensitivities or getting secondary issues. Every time I got exposed I seemed to have to cut my diet down to only a few things for months or risk getting sick from even some other gluten free items. Others also have had to go to a very basic whole foods only diet after getting glutened and only eating bland and cooked to mush food til our intestines settle down. One exposure can leave your immune system attacking for up to 6 weeks.

[Dani Leea]

21 minutes ago, Ennis_TX said:

Many have this, I for years only had constipation and all my other issues I thought were normal...I had also become quite numb to pain. Reactions after going gluten free were much worse and kept hitting back harder if I slipped up.

One thing to consider is that every time you cheat you risk gaining new food intolerance/sensitivities or getting secondary issues. Every time I got exposed I seemed to have to cut my diet down to only a few things for months or risk getting sick from even some other gluten free items. Others also have had to go to a very basic whole foods only diet after getting glutened and only eating bland and cooked to mush food til our intestines settle down. One exposure can leave your immune system attacking for up to 6 weeks.

Wow, thank you so much for this information, I will definitely ensure I don’t slip up again.

I’ve been excellent sticking to it except this one time, not realising there would be any repercussions. Now knowing this, there will be no temptation!

[NNowak]

Ennis TX is correct, each time you “poke the bear,” you risk additional food sensitivities, or autoimmune conditions. Accept that you will be tempted to eat things that are convenient if you don’t plan in advance and eat a well balanced diet. Hunger and cravings are not our friends. 
 

Celiac is a type IV hypersensitivity so most symptoms occur at 12-72 hours. Now that you have been gluten-free for a period of time, your reaction is much more noticed and clear. As you progress with your autoimmune disease, you may notice additional symptoms as you just don’t return to full health. A food/symptom log may help you identify the foods that cause ill health. 
 

Hopefully you will feel better soon. Please don’t hesitate to post questions.