Has Anyone Ever Felt "kicked In The Gut?"

[Looking for answers]

I'm just learning about Celiac disease after year of painful digestive issues (although no serious diseases). Occassionally (about two-three times per week) I get an intense pain in my upper abdomin, like someone kicked me over and over--almost a bruised feeling. This happens almost immed. after I eat. I eliminated wheat from my diet about 1.5 years ago, and felt immediately better. However, I didn't understand this whole gluten thing, and have been eating food and products that contain it. Does this sound at all like Celiac. BTW, I stopped getting "D" after I eliminated wheat, but before it was a chronic problem.

Sorry happy to have found this site and your support!

[NoGluGirl]

I'm just learning about Celiac disease after year of painful digestive issues (although no serious diseases). Occassionally (about two-three times per week) I get an intense pain in my upper abdomin, like someone kicked me over and over--almost a bruised feeling. This happens almost immed. after I eat. I eliminated wheat from my diet about 1.5 years ago, and felt immediately better. However, I didn't understand this whole gluten thing, and have been eating food and products that contain it. Does this sound at all like Celiac. BTW, I stopped getting "D" after I eliminated wheat, but before it was a chronic problem.

Sorry happy to have found this site and your support!

Dear Looking for answers,

I am gluten intolerant and have had similar sensations. I often got a poking pain, too. It would be relieved by belching like a sailor. In fact, I think I could shame one. I also had gallbladder trouble and had it removed a few years back. Sometimes it took me a half hour to an hour before I would get pain. It depended on what it was. Pasta always seemed to bother me almost right after. I know what you are talking about.

Sincerely,

NoGluGirl

[Looking for answers]

Dear Looking for answers,

I am gluten intolerant and have had similar sensations. I often got a poking pain, too. It would be relieved by belching like a sailor. In fact, I think I could shame one. I also had gallbladder trouble and had it removed a few years back. Sometimes it took me a half hour to an hour before I would get pain. It depended on what it was. Pasta always seemed to bother me almost right after. I know what you are talking about.

Sincerely,

NoGluGirl

Dear NoGluGirl--

I'm so happy to hear that I'm not the only one. Thank you so much for your reply. I've also feared that I'm having gallbladder problems (since gallbladder disease is prevelant in my family). After having yours removed, did the bruising sensation go away, or do you find that the sensation is related directly to wheat/gluten consumption?

Again, thanks so much!!!

Looking for answers

[frenchiemama]

I get that feeling when I have gluten. I feel exactly like I just took a punch right in that little triangle below the sternum.

[myserenityprayer]

I totally know what you're talking about. I used to get that too. Terrible shooting stabbing pains which I thought may have been gas or heartburn, near my left breast. My boyfriend would have to burp me like I was a baby some nights just so I could get some sleep. I would also get a terrible empty bruised pain right below my ribs above my stomach. It would usually take about 30-60 minutes after eating to occur. Nothing would make it go away. Wow. I can't believe other people had that annoying sensation too. My symptoms have always been irregular- painful constipation, severe d, embarassing gas, brain fog, and crazy moodiness. I've only been gluten free for almost 1 month (a few days to go) and my symptoms have eased a little but my anxiety is through the roof. I am so happy to hear I'm not the only one. I thought I was nuts.