How Long?

[Q1821]

how long does it take for symptoms and different illness's to go away after going gluten free? I know I still don't get enough vitamins from the foods I eat, will it always be that way? there are still so many things I don't know about this disease. thanks for your help

[jayhawkmom]

how long does it take for symptoms and different illness's to go away after going gluten free? I know I still don't get enough vitamins from the foods I eat, will it always be that way? there are still so many things I don't know about this disease. thanks for your help

That's very much dependent on the individual. Some people get better immediately. For some, it takes a while longer, depending on the amount of damage. However, with negative blood work - your damage (if any) is probably minimal.

There are a lot of great reading materials available that go into great detail about gluten intolerance issues. My favorite was "Living Gluten Free For Dummies" by Danna Korn. It's very clear and concise and the information is accurate. That was my first choice because it's incredibly basic. As I started to understand more and more... I moved on to the more technical stuff.

How long have you been gluten free?? If it's been a while and you still aren't feeling better, you very well could have more going on than just a gluten issue.

[Cruiser Bob]

7 years - at least that's what I'm hoping because I'm in year 7 of being gluten-free and would really like to put a little dairy/egg/chocolate/coffee/nightshades back into my diet and maybe even ask Santa for a stable digestive track and a body that works a little better. That's just me, not everyone. I'm sure it depends on age, lifestyle, genes and condition of your body

Bob

gluten-free 1999