Glutened for 4 months

[Linz1724]

I went gluten free about 2 years ago after a self diagnosis. Back in August drs discovered my galbladder was bad and suggested that I go back on the gluten because my blood work should no allergy to wheat so in November I went back on gluten. Gradually I found myself loosing myself. By the end of November I was incapable of driving myself anywhere with out a companion because of anxiety and panic. I quit smoking in January and had my galbladder removed early February. Still on gluten by the end of February I was incapable of even leaving my house and full of anxiety panic and depression. It wasn't till about 4 days ago that I realized all my problems started after I went back on gluten. I found myself in constant anxiety panic, dealing with depression, acid reflux really bad, gassy in my left chest area making my anxiety worse, bloating, and my stool was yellowish orange and it looked like my intestines were squished. My question is how long before most symptoms subside. I mean I wake up feeling better every day I'm off but would really like to get my life back. I went from being a very viable independent person to not being able to function and can't leave my house. (Yes I'm in counceling)

[GFinDC]

Hi Linz,

Welcome to the forum!

You should be over the worst symptoms in a few months.  But some symptoms may reoccur for years.  It takes several months for the antibodies to subside.

Did you start eating gluten again to get tested?  Being tested for celiac requires eating gluten for 6 weeks or so before he blood draw.  Maybe you can get a doctor to do the celiac blood antibodies testing in the next few days?

Celiac disease is not an allergy so allergy testing doesn't show anything about it.  Allergy testing is for IgE antibodies while celiac is IgA and IgG antibodies.  IMHO you should fire the doctor who told you to eat gluten.  Unless they were planning to test for antibodies that is.

[Scott Adams]

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you should definitely stay on a strict gluten-free diet, and it is too bad you had to go through this. To me it doesn't sound like you need a test to justify you staying on this diet. Recovery time can vary, but most people feel much better within a few weeks, so hopefully you will notice some big changes soon.