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Cramps In Upper Intestines And Always Feel Full

Runner1978

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Runner1978 Rookie
Runner1978
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I've been gluten free for almost a month now (minus a few accidents). I can't say I'm feeling 100% better but I'm definitely dealing with less symptoms. This morning for breakfast, I had a banana before my run, a small portion of plain yogurt with abit of jam and a slice of homemade gluten-free applesauce bread (made with 60% less sugar and half the butter). I soon after doubled over in stomach cramps that lasted a good 15 minutes. The cramps where in the upper intestines. I can't see that I would have been glutened unless there's an unlisted ingredient in the yogurt. Any idea what this could have been?

While I'm on it, since being gluten-free, I haven't been digesting food properly. I eat things that are very healthy and should be easy to digest but it just doesn't go down. It sits in my stomach and I continue to feel full. Anyone else deal with this?

Thanks!! I'm still learning the ropes so your advice is appreciated.

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It could be the yogurt. You should probably cut out the dairy for a bit as most celiacs also have problems with dairy. If you do a search of the boards you can find more info. I gotta go to work or I'd elaborate and explain.

Ezme

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YoloGx Rookie
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It could be the yogurt. You should probably cut out the dairy for a bit as most celiacs also have problems with dairy. If you do a search of the boards you can find more info. I gotta go to work or I'd elaborate and explain.

Ezme

I've heard some of the more commercially prepared (esp. sweetened) yogurts actually have gluten in them. I agree though at first avoid milk products altogether. Reason being that the flattened cilia get aggravated by the milk which then exacerbates leaky gut syndrome -- which almost always has been created by the celiac condition. However taking enterically coated acidophilus meanwhile is a very good idea. I also suggest taking enzymes with your food. Bromelain/papain and pancreatic enzymes especially. Make sure they are glten free!!

Not to beat a dead horse--I suggest avoiding sugar as much as possible, especially at first.

Celiac and fungus seem to go in tandem due to all the leaky gut issues that the celiac causes etc. And of course sugars feed fungus.

Its also a good idea to take herbs to help heal the lining of your gut. Marshmallow root and slippery elm especially. Please see my blog for further explanation. Plus co-enzyme B vitamins and vitamin D are pretty essential (cod liver oil if you can handle it!).

I find too that calcium, magnesium and zinc plus sea minerals are important so my legs ache less and the nervous system works better and thus helps with sleep!! Speaking of which skullcap is a great remedy for soothing and building up the nerves. This celiac causes malabsorption after all. and whacks out the nervous system as well as the gut etc.

Yolo

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