Still bloated even after stopping gluten

[Jensamms]

I am wondering why I am still so painfully bloated every night after going gluten free. It's been about 2 months since my celiac diagnosis. Why do I still look pregnant and hurt so bad at night? 

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, Jensamms!

Have you been checked for SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)? It is very common among the celiac population and fits the description you give of symptoms.

[Scott Adams]

Is your diet 100% gluten-free? If you eat at restaurants this may not be the case. 

This article may be helpful:

 

[knitty kitty]

@Jensamms,

I've found it helpful to keep a food mood poo'd journal to help identify problematic foods.

I also followed the Autoimmune Protocol Diet which helps intestines heal.  It's mostly grassy fed meat, veggies and some fruits.  By cutting out carbohydrates and starchy vegetables, the intestinal bacteria will change from those gas producing ones to more beneficial ones.  

In SIBO, those carbohydrate loving bacteria invade the small intestine where they are not meant to be.  If their supply of carbohydrates is cut off, they will die off.  And the beneficial bacteria have a chance to repopulate.  

Also removing dairy from your diet may help.  In some Celiac people, dairy can cause continuing inflammation and damage to the small intestine.  

Supplementing with B Complex vitamins supplements would be beneficial.  Correcting vitamin and mineral deficiencies caused by malabsorption due to damaged to the small intestine is part of proper follow up care for Celiac people.  Discuss this with your doctor or nutritionist.

Hope this helps!