Constricted Intestines?

[Blue Roan]

Yes, it's me again with another question about symptoms!

In summary, I was diagnosed with celiac in February of this year. I have not knowingly consumed gluten since day one, except for an accidental bite of normal bread 2 weeks ago, and I was able to spit out the majority of it. 

I have had all my vitamin tests done with no deficiencies. The only other condition I have is osteomalacia, which I am taking calcium/vitamin D supplements for. All my bloodwork is coming back normal. 

Has anyone experienced the sensation that the digestive tract from the belly button down is swollen and constricted? If so, what helped you? I've been feeling this way for the last few days and have experienced a narrowing of the stool. Sometimes it eases for short periods at night but then suddenly constricts again. I am thinking I either got glutened or hit a food sensitivity because my other celiac symptoms appeared: rib and hip pain, hot sensations (with no fever), bloating, inflammation around the head and arms, and morning nausea. Thankfully, I am feeling better this morning, but I am not out of the woods yet. 

I am keeping a food diary and doing an elimination diet, so hopefully there will be answers soon. However, the constricted intestines feeling is not my usual symptom, which is why I'm asking around to see if any of you have it. I had it once a couple of weeks before I was diagnosed with celiac and had not started the gluten-free diet yet. IBS also runs in the family, so maybe I've contracted it too recently... 

 

 

[Scott Adams]

Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months.

Some common food intolerance issues are dairy/casein, eggs, corn, oats, and soy. The good news is that after your gut heals (for most people who are 100% gluten-free this will take several months to two years) you may be able to slowly add some these items back into your diet after the damaged villi heal.

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