Bloatedness and stomach issues

[ElPositivo]

Hi, I am new here as I recently figured out I am gluten intolerant. I have been on a gluten free diet for about four months now, and although most gluten related symptoms have disappeared (brain fog, joint aches, vertigo, memory issues, tiredness) the last month I have been getting this incredible bloatedness after every meal. I feel like I am going to explode! According to my gp this is because of the change in diet.

I am curious if others experiences the same after going gluten free? What helped you to get rid of this bloat / gas? How long did this phase last?

Thanks!!

[Wheatwacked]

A serious comorbidity with Celiac Disease is vitamin and mineral deficiencies. There are around 20 absorbed in the small intestine at risk.

I have found Inulin (soluable fiber) helpful when I get bloated and anorexic.

 

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, ElPositivo!

Several things:

1. Studies show that most people who claim to be eating gluten free are in reality eating a lower gluten diet because they aren't accounting for CC (Cross Contamination) and/or aren't aware of the myriad of ways gluten sneaks into our food supply. It's not enough just to eliminate the major sources of gluten such as bread and pasta. This is particularly true of those who still eat out. Below, I will link an article that might be helpful to you in that regard. It is also true that once we begin to eliminate gluten from our diets we become more sensitive to it when we do get "glutened" and our reactions are more intense.

2. You may have developed other food intolerances/sensitivities which is very common and even typical among celiacs. Are you still consuming dairy and oats? These are common "cross reactors".

3. You may have developed SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) or MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)/histamine intolerance.

 

[ElPositivo]

1 hour ago, Wheatwacked said:

A serious comorbidity with Celiac Disease is vitamin and mineral deficiencies. There are around 20 absorbed in the small intestine at risk.

I have found Inulin (soluable fiber) helpful when I get bloated and anorexic.

 

This is great info. I will try to find inulin as my gp also said it is probably due to lack of fiber that I have these complaints. 

[ElPositivo]

1 hour ago, trents said:

Welcome to the forum, ElPositivo!

Several things:

1. Studies show that most people who claim to be eating gluten free are in reality eating a lower gluten diet because they aren't accounting for CC (Cross Contamination) and/or aren't aware of the myriad of ways gluten sneaks into our food supply. It's not enough just to eliminate the major sources of gluten such as bread and pasta. This is particularly true of those who still eat out. Below, I will link an article that might be helpful to you in that regard. It is also true that once we begin to eliminate gluten from our diets we become more sensitive to it when we do get "glutened" and our reactions are more intense.

2. You may have developed other food intolerances/sensitivities which is very common and even typical among celiacs. Are you still consuming dairy and oats? These are common "cross reactors".

3. You may have developed SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) or MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)/histamine intolerance.

 

Thanks for the reply trents! I have had a lifelong history of allergies for milk products and some other products. It was quite easy for me to cut gluten as I am used to read labels and cook every meal fresh. I am not too worried about cross contamination because of that. I will read up on the SIBO and MCAS as I dont know much about that. 👍🏼

[MADMOM]

4 hours ago, ElPositivo said:

Hi, I am new here as I recently figured out I am gluten intolerant. I have been on a gluten free diet for about four months now, and although most gluten related symptoms have disappeared (brain fog, joint aches, vertigo, memory issues, tiredness) the last month I have been getting this incredible bloatedness after every meal. I feel like I am going to explode! According to my gp this is because of the change in diet.

I am curious if others experiences the same after going gluten free? What helped you to get rid of this bloat / gas? How long did this phase last?

Thanks!!

these symptoms can take a while to subside -imagine all the years of eating gluten to then just stop - it takes the body 2-3 years to heal however i found that after 3-4 months my symptoms drastically improved - 

[patty-maguire]

Could be the “change in diet” as your dr says. If you’re eating more fibre than your used to it can take a while to adjust. If you’re eating a lot of processed gluten-free products then you could be having trouble with the gums and other additives. Naturally gluten free whole foods are best. Mint tea or ginger tea can help with bloating. Here is some more on home remedies to help with digestive upset. https://www.naturallygluten-free.com/home-remedies-for-celiac-disease.html

[ElPositivo]

Hey thx for the replies. I am just a bit surprised I am getting these symptoms after 3 months of being gluten free. The first three months without gluten I had not many bowel issues. I would have expected to get a reaction to a change in diet after 1 or 2 weeks, but not this long. So I am wondering if my GP made the right conclusion. I guess time will tell. 

[Wheatwacked]

Inulin, Choline and Silymarin in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation-Randomized Case-Control Study

Could we be overlooking a potential choline crisis in the United Kingdom?

Less than 10% of population of developed countries eat the Rda of choline. Liver, eggs, steak, milk are the main contributors. 4 large eggs a day or 10 cups of brocolli. I supplement with 840 mg phosphotidyl ( = about 500 mg a day) good for weight loss, brain function, nueral tube defects, a major part of cell and mitochondrial structure. RDA is 425 mg, upper safe limit is 3500 mg