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Does It Get Worse Before It Gets Better?

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moosejaw Newbie
moosejaw
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Hi All! I am new to this board and new to this whole gluten thing. I haven't been diagnosed but was told by my doctor to go gluten free. Which I have done for a week now. The first few days I felt incredible and my tummy was very happy! However, the last few days I have felt just awful!! My stomach and bowels are upset and I am just dragging energy wise. I also have some kind of rash that is coming and going this week. Is it usual to get worse before you get better or do you think the DR. is barking up the wrong tree? Maybe its just too soon to tell. But I felt so great the first few days. I am just so confused. I would appreciate any advice anyone has to offer. Thank you.

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We all react differently. Your body has to detox itself and if you give it time, I think you will start feeling better. Maybe you are still getting some gluten. Have you checked your toiletries, meds, and cross contamination may be a factor.

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We all react differently. Your body has to detox itself and if you give it time, I think you will start feeling better. Maybe you are still getting some gluten. Have you checked your toiletries, meds, and cross contamination may be a factor.

No truer words could ever be spoken. Early in the diet it is very difficult to weed out all the different sources of gluten. The simpler you can eat the better and many doctors don't tell us about the need to check everything.

It took a long time for most of us to get sick enough to finally be diagnosed and it does take a while to heal.

If you haven't already you may want to cut out dairy for a bit also, you can reintroduce it at a later date when you have been symptom free for a while.

The fact that you had a few good days there is a good sign. You may want to keep a food diary for a bit, remember gluten is for many a delayed reaction so it may not be what you ate today but what you ate 3 days ago that got you.

I hope you get some lasting relief soon, it is a process and won't for many happen overnight. You have come to a great place to learn and get support. Welcome.

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Sorry the thank you is so late!! Ive been away! Thank you very much for both of the responses I very much appreciate it!

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