Glutened/constipation

[BamBam]

I've eaten some deli meats the past few weeks, don't remember any brand names. I've had really really bad constipation since then. Do any of you get constipated when you are glutened?

I've also started some new meds, bromocryptine for high levels of prolactin. It could be from that also. But I think it was the meat.

In the past I've had lots of diarrhea, but I think that was from the dairy that I was eating. I am both gluten and dairy intolerant now. So I don't eat any dairy and I stay away from gluten to the best of my ability. No more deli meat!

BamBam

[Nooner]

Yes, I get constipated (with mucous, ewwwww!) after my intestines start hurting and about the same time my joints start aching. I also get C if I eat one of the other foods I'm sensitive to.

I still can't believe I'm talking about poo with other people! You know you're a celiac when...

~Li

[LKelly8]

Medline Plus article on Open Original Shared Link.

It mentions constipation as a "less common" side effect.

Is your brand of bromocriptine gluten-free?

I've been trying to avoid deli meats too. It seems I'm more sensitive to MSG now, I used to be able to get away with a ham sandwich or a hot dog here or there but the brain slamming headaches are telling me otherwise.

[daffadilly]

Check your meds on Gluten Free drugs .com

[kbtoyssni]

Was the deli meat the kind they slice for you? If so, it's possible that it was contaminated. If any of the meats that are sold at the deli contain gluten, the slicer will be contaminated. What kind of meat was it? Chicken and turkey can contain broth to "plump" it up which has gluten.

[MistressIsis]

the only deli meats I'll eat are Boar's Head, they have no fillers. And I do ask them to clean the slicer & explain why. I try to do it either early morning or late evening so it;s not so much of a hassle for them.

Other than that I totally avoid deli meats/hot dogs

[kevsmom]

Go to www.hormel.com, FAQS, Alllergens, type in gluten free. They will have a listing of their gluten free deli meats, as well as many other gluten free products that their company has.