How Long?

[blooming]

I have been gluten free for about 6 weeks or so. On Saturday I ate a hotdog on a roll. Well today, three days later is the first day I'm starting to feel better. On Monday I could hardly walk. I was also very depressed. Is this normal for a gluten reaction? Does it usually take so long? What about the depression? Thanks.

[CarlaB]

Yes, the reactions can last a long time. The depression is normal, too.

Actually, those who have a strong reaction like this usually find it easier to stick to the diet ... a hot dog bun sure isn't worth the pain, is it?

Glad you're starting to feel better. REMEMBER this pain next time you have a craving come on!

[blooming]

Yes, the reactions can last a long time. The depression is normal, too.

Actually, those who have a strong reaction like this usually find it easier to stick to the diet ... a hot dog bun sure isn't worth the pain, is it?

Glad you're starting to feel better. REMEMBER this pain next time you have a craving come on!

I was really wanting the hot dog but I also wanted to test and see if the gluten free diet was really helping (I know it was in some ways but I wasn't sure if it was because I was eating better or because of being gluten free). I guess I have my answer.

What I don't understand is the depression. Why is that a symptom?

[gfgypsyqueen]

I don't know the scientific reason for the depresion. I always assumed it had to due with poor absorption of minerals and with chemicals not being produced for the brain.

I found it helpful to list everything that was going on in my life and all of my health problems when I got diagnosed. Then after being on the diet a month or two go back and re-read the file. You will find suprising "cures" to aliments that you never really thought about. for me, the PMS and depression issues are all but gone, joint pain is gone, weight has stabilized, skin fissures on my hands healed for the first time since I was a child! and the list goes on and on.

Sorry you had to see the reaction the hard way. Time to start learning how to make hot dog rolls, hamburger buns, breads, pizzas, etc.

[dionnek]

I have depression when glutened - the depression starts at the tail end of my other symptoms (after day 3 or 4) and lasts a good week. I've only been gluten-free for a year now, so I'm hoping the depression will eventually go away totally, but it is one sure way I can tell I was glutened.

[blooming]

Thanks everyone. It's comforting to hear others have the same reaction (not that I wish it on anyone). I was just so confused about how it could possibly be a symptom.

I keep trying to figure out how to make a good gluten free bread and after several gross outcomes I'm a bit but off and have given up on the breads.