Was I Glutened?

[Guest ~jules~]

Today I woke up really tired, and in the bathroom again! I was fine last night, so I guess my question is if I ate something wouldn't I have reacted sooner than this morning? Also, if I did I can't figure out what it was! I have been really carefull, if I continue to be so carefull and this keeps happening, its going to drive me batty! Am I just detoxing or still symptomatic because I just started on the 15th or so?

[queenofhearts]

Sorry you're feeling so rotten. It does make it really tough, but many people have delayed reactions to gluten. That's one of the reasons to try new things one by one with only sure things in between, so you can pinpoint the culprits. It's hard, though!

Hang in there,

Leah

[kimjoy24]

I'm experiencing the same thing- I've been very careful as well, but there's no telling if it was a bit of cross-contamination or if it's a touch of a stomach bug or just early PMS. Regardless, I'm gassy, gurgly, rumbly, and fuzzy in the head. Usually my gluten reactions hit the very next morning but this started late afternoon yesterday so I'm stumped.

It's indeed a bummer, but to a certain extent it's to be expected as part of the gluten-free "lifestyle". At least I can take solace in knowing that the way I feel today is the way I used to feel EVERY day before going gluten-free. Ick! I can't believe I lived like that for so long.

[Queen Serenity]

I'm sorry that you guys are having such a terrible time. It takes at least a year for a full recovery. Your body has to go through so many adjustments. Plus, you have to go through a lot of mental adjustments. Not to mention the learning process of keeping gluten out of your system. It's a lot of trial and error. One problem is that newly diagnosed people have a tendency to get glutened. In time, you will get the hang of things, trust me. As time passes, your body won't feel as tired or sick. The positive thing is that at least you know what's wrong. Back in the day, doctor's took a long time to diagnose Celiac's. This happened to me. I spent a week in the hospital, before they figured it out. I was 108 pounds. So, try and be positive! Keep posting messages, because everyone is here to help! Please take care and good luck!

Vicki

11 years and still counting

[KaitiUSA]

Sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. Have you changed your products like makeup? Things like that could have glutened you. I know the feeling of being glutened at it is never fun so I hope you feel better soon

[Cornhusker]

Today I woke up really tired, and in the bathroom again! I was fine last night, so I guess my question is if I ate something wouldn't I have reacted sooner than this morning? Also, if I did I can't figure out what it was! I have been really carefull, if I continue to be so carefull and this keeps happening, its going to drive me batty! Am I just detoxing or still symptomatic because I just started on the 15th or so?

I'm new to this too. Diagnosed and gluten free in early July. Everyone has different recovery times. I've heard everything from 3 months to 2 years. What I can tell you is after only two weeks, you're still on the roller coaster.