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Food Poisoning?

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mike2184 Rookie
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Been gluten-free for almost 7 weeks now (no diagnosis), and I have noticed a rapid improvement in my neurological and immune system issues. I had an episode this weekend that I don't think had anything to do with getting glutened, but I just want to get some opinions.

I began having severe D (normal color) on Saturday. I took some Pepto and Immodium on Saturday night, which slowed everything down until Sunday morning. Sunday the D wasn't as bad, but my stool was black. Monday it was still black and my stomach felt crappy, so I went to the dr. CBC was normal, which made me feel much better about it. Tuesday stools were half black/brown, no D. Today, everything is back to normal.

My reaction was much different than when I have been glutened - no brain fog and the D lasted much longer. I am guessing that the Pepto caused the discoloration in stool, but I just wanted to get some other opinions. It really felt like food poisoning to me, but I wanted to throw it out there and see what people think.

Thanks.

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I agree that the Pepto probably caused the discoloration.

I don't know if it was food poisoning or gluten, I don't know that you can really tell. I know that I did become more sensitive to it once I got off it. I also have reactions that vary.

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ravenwoodglass
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Been gluten-free for almost 7 weeks now (no diagnosis), and I have noticed a rapid improvement in my neurological and immune system issues. I had an episode this weekend that I don't think had anything to do with getting glutened, but I just want to get some opinions.

I began having severe D (normal color) on Saturday. I took some Pepto and Immodium on Saturday night, which slowed everything down until Sunday morning. Sunday the D wasn't as bad, but my stool was black. Monday it was still black and my stomach felt crappy, so I went to the dr. CBC was normal, which made me feel much better about it. Tuesday stools were half black/brown, no D. Today, everything is back to normal.

My reaction was much different than when I have been glutened - no brain fog and the D lasted much longer. I am guessing that the Pepto caused the discoloration in stool, but I just wanted to get some other opinions. It really felt like food poisoning to me, but I wanted to throw it out there and see what people think.

Thanks.

The pepto did cause the dark stool, that is a common side effect. What form of Immodiun did you take? The liquid is definately not gluten free and the only one they have tested for sure is the caplets so make sure they are what you take when needed. Did you have a fever? If you did it was most likely food poisoning as that will result in at least a low grade fever, but usually fairly high, as your body works to kill the poison. If you had no fever than I would suspect gluten either directly of from CC.

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KellyLynne Newbie
KellyLynne
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I believe I had gluten by accident a couple of weeks ago. Been having headaches, weak, feel wonky. Does anyone else get ringing in the ears??? Thought I had a sinus or ear infection at first, but antibiotics have done nothing.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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I believe I had gluten by accident a couple of weeks ago. Been having headaches, weak, feel wonky. Does anyone else get ringing in the ears??? Thought I had a sinus or ear infection at first, but antibiotics have done nothing.

It can take a couple of weeks to get over a glutening. I do seem to get 'stuffy' ears when glutened along with a bit of the ringing, I think it is a result of the inflammation. Doctors can usually tell when you have an ear infection. In which case they would prescribe antibiotics. Do make sure the ones you got were gluten free. If you took 'left over' antibiotics then I am going to slap your hands over the computer. You should never do that. If the ringing continues do check back with your doctor as there can be more than one cause of it.

cahill Collaborator
cahill
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I believe I had gluten by accident a couple of weeks ago. Been having headaches, weak, feel wonky. Does anyone else get ringing in the ears??? Thought I had a sinus or ear infection at first, but antibiotics have done nothing.

For me,,ringing in the ears is a reaction(one of many ) to ingesting soy, but I would imagine it could also be a reaction to gluten

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