Anyone Have Problem With Salmon, Other Fatty Fish?

[luceydiana]

I was wondering. Before I was diagnosed I had a real problem after I ate salmon, tuna or any fatty fish. Like really bad upper stomach aches that would double me over. I'm wondering if it was damage done from gluten. It started a few years ago and got worse and worse. Now I avoid all fatty fish, even though I love it and it is so good for you, because I am soooo scared of that pain. I'm afraid to try it now, after being gluten free.

Just wanted to see if anyone else had problems with fatty foods like that. I miss salmon.

Oh, and I eat haddock, shrimp, crab, lobster with no problem.

Thanks for any replys!!

[lovegrov]

I don't know how long you've been gluten-free, but after a while I'd try it again -- very small amount at first. Wait until you think you've really healed.

richard

[Lisa]

I am now gravitating toward fish. I find that heavy beef, steak, stews...don't seem to taste as good to me and maybe a little hard to digest.

And addition to this...My husband got a "Green-Egg" grill/smoker for Christmas. I do think that I am all smoked out. He's going crazy with smok'in everything. It was great in the beginning, but now.......bla.

Lisa

[LivingtheGoodLife]

I use a digestive enzyme (usually bromelain) with fatty meals. Lecithin can help emulsify fat too.

Care

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Diagnosed: December 30, 2005

Gluten-Free: February 1, 2006

[gabby]

Are you reacting to fresh tuna and fresh salmon? Or are you eating the canned stuff. Most brands of canned tuna and salmon (and other canned fish) are not gluten-free...be sure to check with the manufacturer on the brand you are eating.

I had to learn this the hard way.

[tarnalberry]

I was wondering. Before I was diagnosed I had a real problem after I ate salmon, tuna or any fatty fish. Like really bad upper stomach aches that would double me over. I'm wondering if it was damage done from gluten. It started a few years ago and got worse and worse. Now I avoid all fatty fish, even though I love it and it is so good for you, because I am soooo scared of that pain. I'm afraid to try it now, after being gluten free.

Just wanted to see if anyone else had problems with fatty foods like that. I miss salmon.

Oh, and I eat haddock, shrimp, crab, lobster with no problem.

Thanks for any replys!!

You might have a fish allergy (which is separate from a shellfish allergy). You should check with a allergist on this one, particularly as you said you experienced fairly severe symptoms.

[lovegrov]

"Are you reacting to fresh tuna and fresh salmon? Or are you eating the canned stuff. Most brands of canned tuna and salmon (and other canned fish) are not gluten-free...be sure to check with the manufacturer on the brand you are eating."

I haven't personally checked canned salmon, but every single canned tuna I've ever checked has been gluten-free. The vegetable broth in it comes from vegetables. Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, Star Kist, Kroger are all gluten-free. Check their web sites.

richard

[gabby]

Many brands of canned fish that feature vegetable broth do not list the ingredients of the broth. Some of these vegetable broths can contain wheat starch in the flavouring (at least they can up here in Canada). Anyways, I think it is always worth a simple phone call.