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Distended Abdomen - Help!

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Before going gluten free my abdomen was constantly distended. I could have passed for a pregnant woman it was so bad. Once I went gluten free my abdomen flattened out. All was fine and good until I went for my endoscopy in mid-April. I've been completely bloated since. Anyone else have this reaction? I haven't had any gluten since then. All I can think of is maybe the protonixs or pepcid ac that I am taking? (The doctor found a couple of ulcers when he was doing the test.) Nothing else has changed- not my diet, toiletries, etc. How do I get rid of this?

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Are the meds gluten free?

paula

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oh duh! :( I bet they aren't. Such a dumb newbie mistake. I didn't think they were since the distended abdomen is my only symptom. I can usually tell if I've been glutened. Anyone know of a gluten free acid reducer? I have to be on it for at least three months according to the doctor. Had no luck with prilosec.

confused Community Regular
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Dont feel bad, i keep making mistakes left and right.

Maybe do an google search for gluten free meds and see what u come up with.

paula

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if the protonix is the name-brand purple capsule with three stripes, it's gluten-free. I don't know about the pepcid AC.

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