A question about diarrhea (shape/causes).

[John117]

Okay so I guess I could say this is kind of weird but given the venue it probably isn't as weird to ask here lol.

And also since some incredible people here just recently helped me so much I felt I could trust to get some more insight, but if not, no sweat!

Okay so about 3/4 years ago my diarrhea and soft stool symptoms came on. Since going gluten-free an immediate indicator of getting glutened for me is belching and gas. Followed by days of diarrhea and gastro upset.

I told my Doctor many times that I was having weird shaped stools. Like thin and flat on the side. Almost like thin rectangular shape and not round.. He kind of just shrugged. 

Thankfully during times when I'm clear and eating fine my stool returns to normal! 

But sometimes I feel like non-gluten foods still give me this dame diarrhea and similar symptoms to being glutened... like I know dairy causes similar stool habits as a result but doesn't last as long.

And today for instance, I went to an entirely gluten free food place and had fries with my sandwich. I thereafter felt bloated and within about a half hour had that same type of diarrhea.

I wonder if its because my guts arent used to the oils or grease? Or is it because my guts are still healing thus, certain things may trigger a similar response to being glutened? Like would that be a thing?

Anyway, would love to know if anyone else deals with similar issues with other non gluten foods.

 

 

[Scott Adams]

Can I ask if the place you ate at also served regular gluten foods? If so, there may have been cross-contamination, which is common in restaurants where both gluten-free and regular gluten dishes are prepared in shared areas.

Also, in gluten-free breads xanthan, guar, and other gums are often used to make them hold together, this article may be helpful: