Reactions To Gluten

[mcs12]

I was wondering how you all react when you have been glutened. I have just started going gluten free. I am currently waiting my EnteroLab results(had normal blood test results for celiac). I had been off gluten for exactly a week when I had some, which I did on purpose. My stomach got bloated and crampy and stayed that way for 4 or 5 days. Then I went back to gluten free and have been for 2 weeks now. But, the biggest thing I noticed was that I was in very bad mood during my gluten reaction. I would say that that was my biggest reaction. The stomach issues weren't all that bad, though I could go without the bloat and my pants not fitting properly. I was just curious, is anyone else's biggest reaction in their mood rather than in their gut? Or atleast a noticeable reaction. I am just amazed that gluten could have been causing my moody tendencies all these years. When I don't eat it, I just feel happier in general and less anxious. I never realized I was a nervous, anxious person until I saw that I am seemingly more relaxed when I don't comsume gluten. I am just fascinated by it all. Anyway, I look forward to hearing what all of you think about this. Thanks.

[jerseyangel]

Hi mcs12--welcome!

I most definately get moody and cranky when glutened! I get so annoyed, I want to jump out of my skin. Not pleasant!

I also get GI reactions (D, nausea, bloating, etc) about 2 hours after ingesting the culprit.

I'm gluten-free now for 14 months--it dosen't happen as often as it used to--I don't eat many processed foods and rarely eat out. The last time it happened, I was only sick for a couple of days--for me, each episode is a little different in how long it lasts.

[Guest ~jules~]

I was just diagnosed, and now that I know all the different symptoms, it all adds up! I have alot of symptoms that I just lived with or wrote off before this. I am exausted, extremely irritable, cloudy headed, horrible stomach pains,bloating, gas, diareah, and just discomfort in general. Some of the weird ones I get are itchy skin, joint pain, muscle pain, horrible leg cramps while sleeping, and rarely the depression bug bites me. Alot of these have been around for a long time, the gi symptoms and weight loss are what in the end led me to a diagnosis of celiac.

[Carriefaith]

I believe my celiac disease reactions to ingesting gluten after going gluten-free are:

brain fog

anxiety

nervousness

paranoia

fatigue

insomnia

constipation, then diarrhea

floating stools

gas

weight loss

stomach pain (only sometimes)

When I eat wheat, I seem to get celiac disease reactions and wheat allergy reactions so I find it hard to differentiate between the two. I believe that my allergy reactions are (And I'm not sure if they are from wheat or milk yet):

heart palpitations

heart pain

heart racing

respiratory problems

hives and/or rash

feeling like my throat is closing over

short black outs

dizziness

feeling like I'll pass out

[mcs12]

When I eat wheat, I seem to get celiac disease reactions and wheat allergy reactions so I find it hard to differentiate between the two. I believe that my allergy reactions are (And I'm not sure if they are from wheat or milk yet):

heart palpitations

heart pain

heart racing

respiratory problems

hives and/or rash

feeling like my throat is closing over

short black outs

dizziness

feeling like I'll pass out

Wow, when you described these allergy reactions, I never relaized that I also have many of these. The heart palps, heart pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. I have been thinking of cutting out dairy as a test, now I think I just might. Thank you for mentioning this!!