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How long for the stomach pain to stop?

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selectivefocus Enthusiast
selectivefocus
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How long did it take for stomach pain to stop? What was your experience?

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cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
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A gluten exposure for me can trigger my celiac disease which can cause GI issues for 1 to 2 months.  That means it hurts to digest anything.  I also become lactose intolerant during that time.  Everyone is different.  But if symptoms persist and the gluten free is strictly being followed, you should see a doctor.  He or she can help you determine additional food intolerances, SIBO, gastritis, EOE, pancreas, liver and gallbladder issues, and other autoimmune issues like Crohn’s or Ulcerative colitis.  A gluten free diet is not going to help those issues.  

Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
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Are you asking how long after initially going gluten-free did it take the pain to stop, or if you accidentally get some gluten?

After I got diagnosed it took me 2-3 years to feel normal again, and during that time I would say that the aches, pains, etc., associated with gluten slowly went away. Other foods seemed to also trigger it, even foods with no gluten, so I had to cut out eggs, dairy, corn and tomatoes during that time as well.

When I've gotten accidentally glutened after that recovery period I don't have extreme symptoms, but I take enzymes before I eat out to be sure.

Chris the Celiac Explorer
Chris the Celiac
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My stomach issues surpisingly resovled rather fast! I still have the fullness feeling, but no pain! It took about 2-3 weeks on strict gluten free for my stomach pains to go away. Everyones body is different so dont give up! 

DJFL77I Experienced
DJFL77I
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still got stomach discomfort after 6 weeks...  but I have some gastritis as well.. so that maybe it...

Melissa Mandrick Apprentice
Melissa Mandrick
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Mine never really stopped. I throw up about every other month for a period of time at home or at public restrooms. Then go about my daily business as if I never happened.

DJFL77I Experienced
DJFL77I
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Sounds like something you might want to get checked out 

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Melissa Mandrick Apprentice
Melissa Mandrick
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Just now, DJFL77I said:

Sounds like something you might want to get checked out 

it just from all the internal damage and scar tissue. it just never held or ever little. just something I have to live with. After all not like they can replace my whole digestive track. I have a feeling it wont last long  my body just gives out on me from being worn out and lack of functioning the way its suppose to. 

DJFL77I Experienced
DJFL77I
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Well alright  😕

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Gloria L Enthusiast
Gloria L
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On 7/30/2020 at 11:24 PM, Chris the Celiac said:

My stomach issues surpisingly resovled rather fast! I still have the fullness feeling, but no pain! It took about 2-3 weeks on strict gluten free for my stomach pains to go away. Everyones body is different so dont give up! 

Hi, how long for the fullness feeling to go away, do you feel better now?

Chris the Celiac Explorer
Chris the Celiac
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I don't really know. It kinda just went away over time. For now I'd avoid really acidic fruits like oranges 

 

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