How Long Does It Last?

[Bena2376]

I have only been gluten free for about 6 weeks now, and this is all still very new to me. I've been reading all the posts regularly but this is my first posting.

I must admit that I've been a little sceptic (or maybe denial!) about all this since my biopsy was normal.

On saturday, I had a grilled cheese sandwich, because it was offered to me, there was nothing else for lunch where I was, and, quite honestly, I had been feeling better and thought I could.

But I cant. I know that now! No more sceptism...it's official!!!

I had sever cramps and pain, and then, in the evening, really watery diahrea (sorry!!!)

My question is, how long does "being glutened" last? I don't hurt anymore, but still feel queasy and nauseous, especially after eating. I had to really force down my lunch this morning. My bowel movements are also still pretty soft.

It's now Tuesday...could this really last 4 days?

[marciab]

I took the wheat challenge intentionally two weeks ago just to see what would happen. Never again. My stomach was torn up and I was so sleepy for about 4 days. good luck marcia

[Kristen2Denise]

Sorry to hear that you glutened yourself -- I have been sick up to a week in the past from unintentional gluten! Like most things it totally depends on the person - everyone's body is different! Plain white rice sometimes settles the stomach - good luck!

[Lisa]

It takes me about 24 hours to react and two days later to feel better

[Nancym]

I've been toying with the idea of glutening myself just to see what happens. I've had some "sickness" and I wasn't sure if it was a glutening (or caseining) or just something else. I guess I'd better wait until after my Mom moves because right now, there's just too much stuff to be done to be optionally sick.

[sspitzer5]

It seems to last 3 or 4 days for it to work itself out of my system. No pun inteneded.