Celiac And Ibs

[shellbean]

Here's where I'm at today:

I just found a new job (had to quit the old one because of the stress). I have been on the gluten free diet for about 2 months. I was out of work for about 1 month between the two jobs. During that month is when I started the diet. I felt really good and all the pain disappeared. I started the new job and the first week wasn't too bad as far as the IBS and pains etc with the celiac. I'm now into my 4th week at the job and all of a sudden (diet remaining the same), I have the "dumping syndrome" EVERY day right after lunch. I get the massive intestinal cramps and have to run sooo fast to the bathroom in order to make it in time. I could eat just a small amount of something, one or two bites (gluten free of course) and it still happens. And I'm not just talking running to the bathroom once, nooo I have to run 5, yes FIVE times before everything works it's way to being calm again. For one thing I don't eat that much so where is it all coming from?? I hate to be one of those graphic people but this is the only way I know how to seek help! It is becoming very embarrassing because the bathroom is right next to the receptionists desk and she sees me running to it 5 or 6 times every day after lunch. I only get 30 min lunches so I try to eat right when I clock out so I have time to let nature have it's way but I'm not that lucky. It doesn't start until about 30-45 minutes after I ate. I take NuLev to help with the cramping but what in the world can I do to stop the sudden dumping syndrome? Any advice? I tried to just skip eating altogether but I get so weak and I feel so out of it if I don't have something. I tried just snacking but it has the same effect. I'm okay when I'm at home but everytime I go to work or shopping, it never fails. Food just goes right through me faster than I can eat it!! It is getting obnoxious and aggrevating. I know several people can't work because of the problems celiac disease causes but I can't afford to be one of those people. I have bills to pay and no outside help. So how can I get the IBS part under control so I can live and work? Sorry this is so long but I don't know what to do. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give!

[Felidae]

I get the dumping syndrome first thing in the morning and sometimes it takes well over an hour to get it all out. And I can't leave the house until I'm done. I know what you are going through, I start my new job in May and I don't know that I'll be on time because of the bm's. Sometimes I take Immodium, even tough I don't get D, just loose bm's, but at least I know I'll be fine for two days.

Possibly try eliminating dairy and/or soy. I found that at four months of gluten-free, dairy started to give me grief. At eight months, I felt pretty much normal. But, now it is an occassional dumping, I just can't figure out what it is from.

Try to see if you can find a pattern in what you are eating, for supper, breakfast and lunch. The problem could be from any meal.