Constipated eating zero gluten?

[LumpyLady]

Hi all, 

Quick question as I can’t quite understand this - I’ve spent the last 4 weeks or so not eating gluten to see if my symptoms improved. I’m still getting some reflux, but think this may be dairy?

Anyway, since I’ve stopped eating gluten my bowel movements have been far less frequent, and I feel somewhat constipated, but my stools are still relatively soft when they do turn up! I usually drink between 1-2L a day minimum, more often 2, and I eat a healthy vegetarian diet, so fibre isn’t an issue. 

Has anyone else experienced this after cutting out gluten? Thank you!

[Scott Adams]

Others have definitely reported various changes like constipation after going gluten-free. You might try eating prunes to see if that helps. 

Casein/cow's milk intolerance is very common in those who are diagnosed with celiac disease, as their villi get damaged so they cannot properly digest the milk protein.

[Scott Adams]

Another thing that is often mentioned here, magnesium citrate is a supplement that many celiacs need to take, and it can act as a laxative as well. You can get a gluten-free version of it at Costco.

[Termite]

I would still try a fiber supplement just to rule out or in. I eat a lot of vegetables daily and I still need a fiber supplement. Nothing changed with me until I added in the fiber supplement.