Celiac And Stomach Inflammation

[Guest Eagle]

I found out I had celiac and casein intolerance the hard way--after my gastro & nervous system got inflamed. My stomach just bloats like a balloon when I eat. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what might be good to eat that won't irritate it. I can only eat very small amounts at a time until it heals. I'm not eating any gluten or casein of course.

[Lisa]

Try: BRAT

banana, rice, apple sauce and tea.

Hope that you feel better soon.

[megsylvan2]

Hi Eagle.

When my insides were in that bloated, inflamed condition, I practically lived off of smoothies. They were oh, so soothing. I made my own from frozen fruits and rice milk. I'd put the frozen fruits in the blender, add the rice milk, and blend till smooth. My favorites were made with pineapple, blueberries and mangos. THey were my salvation.

[ravenwoodglass]

To start stay away from processed food for a bit. Avoid coffee, tea (even herbal), sodas, all alcohol, spices, tomato based products and things that are very acid like OJ. Begin with a diet of rice, organic and unforified for now, bland fruits and veggies like bananas and apples, if you are a meat eater make sure it is unprocessed and don't use any sauces or butter. The Celiac Sprue Association has a good beginner list that is available on their website that you may want to look at also. I know how you feel and it will pass. Start off slow and eat only things you know you can tolerate that are fresh or cooked from fresh. Things will get better.