Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Decrease In Hunger

Kathy'sUnicorns

Recommended Posts

Kathy'sUnicorns Apprentice
Kathy'sUnicorns
Posted

Is is normal to have a drastic drop in appitite? I'm 2 months gluten-free and my appitite is no existant. I like that I am losing weight (I am overweight) but if this isn't normal I'll need to see yet another doctor to see what is going on.

It is so nice to have a place where we can come and ask questions. It has made the transisition alot easier so to all of you - Thanks! If it weren't for you guys I would have ripped my hair out by now.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
Posted

I would say mine decreased a bit but not enough to let me lose weight. I do not eat as much as I used to. I used to eat ALOT! So now I can say I am a much more healthy eater. :)

VioletBlue Contributor
VioletBlue
Posted

I don't know if it's normal. My appitite decreased significantly and there have been days when I simply wasn't hungry for most of the day. And being hungry doesn't have the urgency it once did. Before I couldn't think of anything else if I was hungry. Now I can ignore it if I'm busy or in the middle of something. I am overweight as well. But more importantly I'm no longer gaining weight. I had been steadily gaining weight for the last few years and that abruptly stopped when I went gluten free and I've lost some weight since.

Violet

Is is normal to have a drastic drop in appitite? I'm 2 months gluten-free and my appitite is no existant. I like that I am losing weight (I am overweight) but if this isn't normal I'll need to see yet another doctor to see what is going on.

It is so nice to have a place where we can come and ask questions. It has made the transisition alot easier so to all of you - Thanks! If it weren't for you guys I would have ripped my hair out by now.

loco-ladi Contributor
loco-ladi
Posted

I did have a sharp decrease in appetite after going gluten-free....

I also lost many inches, I still pretty much weight the same as before but I think I lost almost all my fat... Actually dropped 3 waist sizes!!! :o

andreagrant Apprentice
andreagrant
Posted

I eat about half the amount I was eating before I went gluten-free, and also have much more stable blood sugar, so if I'm a bit late in getting a meal I no longer have meltdowns. I also dropped a couple sizes, although I think that was mostly due to the bloating being gone rather than weight lost.

confusedks Enthusiast
confusedks
Posted

The reason you may experiencing a loss in appetite is because finally your body is getting the proper nutrients and it is satisfied with "normal" amounts of food. If you weren't absorbing before, you now are...thus the appetite change.

Kassandra

cyberprof Enthusiast
cyberprof
Posted
The reason you may experiencing a loss in appetite is because finally your body is getting the proper nutrients and it is satisfied with "normal" amounts of food. If you weren't absorbing before, you now are...thus the appetite change.

Kassandra

I think you may be right. I was always hungry before diagnosis and was continually gaining weight, and others here agree with that. (Others lose weight and can't gain...) Now I am no longer gaining weight and am not always hungry as I was before. I think I was both malnourished and overweight.

~Laura

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted
The reason you may experiencing a loss in appetite is because finally your body is getting the proper nutrients and it is satisfied with "normal" amounts of food. If you weren't absorbing before, you now are...thus the appetite change.

Kassandra

You got it, exactly what I was going to say. :D

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
Posted

I'd say my hunger decreased by about two-thirds overall, not as quick or as suddenly as yours did. Except once my hunger leveled off, I finally started gaining weight. I was a stereotypical underweight, always eating Celiac. Now I'm 5'7" and 140 lbs. Wooohhooo!!!!! I look pretty hot now, actually.... (I'm not bragging, it's just nice not to be a stick)

  • 1 month later...
fedora Enthusiast
fedora
Posted

I've been gluten lite for years, but battled with maintaining my weight, even while exercising and watching what I ate. I would go from hungry to starving about to pass out in a second. I have only been off gluten for just over a week, but have lost 2 pounds without trying and all. I am still eating lots of potatoes too. The way I feel has changed too. I don't crave food as much. I don't have moments where I am about to pass out. I use to feel that way everyday unless I overate. Now I understand why. yea to healthy :)

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      132,025
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Amari Love
    Newest Member
    Amari Love
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      Celiac getting dentures

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Your experience is both shocking and critically important for the community to hear, underscoring the terrifying reality that cross-contamination can extend into the most unexpected and invasive medical devices. It is absolutely devastating that you had to endure six months of sickness and ultimately sustain permanent vision loss because a doctor dismissed your legitimate, life-altering condition. Your relentless research and advocacy, from discovering the gluten in MMA acrylic to finding a compassionate prosthodontist, is a testament to your strength in a system that often fails celiac patients. While the scientific and medical consensus is that gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin or eyes (as the molecules are too large to pass through these barriers), your story highlights a terrifying gray area: what about a substance *permanently implanted inside the body*, where it could potentially shed microparticles or cause a localized immune reaction? Your powerful warning about acrylic lenses and the drastic difference with the silicone alternative is invaluable information. Thank you for sharing your harrowing journey and the specific, severe neurological symptoms you endure; it is a stark reminder that celiac is a systemic disease, and your advocacy is undoubtedly saving others from similar trauma.
    • Scott Adams
      Dedicated gluten-free Restaurants in East Bay (near San Francisco):

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Those are driving distance from me--I will try to check them out, thanks for sharing!
    • Scott Adams
      Fighting for a name

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      I am so sorry you're going through this bad experience--it's difficult when your own lived reality of cause and effect is dismissed by the very professionals meant to help you. You are absolutely right—your violent physical reactions are not "what you think," but undeniable data points, and it's a form of medical gaslighting to be told otherwise, especially when you have a positive HLA-DQ2 gene and a clear clinical picture. Since your current "celiac specialist" is not addressing the core issue or your related conditions like SIBO and chronic fatigue, it may be time for a strategic pivot. Instead of trying to "reprove" your celiac disease to unwilling ears, consider seeking out a new gastroenterologist or functional medicine doctor, and frame the conversation around managing the complications of a confirmed gluten-free diet for celiac disease. Go in and say, "I have celiac disease, am strictly gluten-free, but I am still suffering from these specific complications: SIBO, chronic fatigue, dermatological issues, and high blood pressure linked to pain. I need a partner to help me address these related conditions." This shifts the focus from a debate about your diagnosis to a collaborative plan for your current suffering, which is the help you truly need and deserve to work toward bouncing back.
    • NanCel
      Celiac getting dentures

      By NanCel · Posted

      Hello, no I had to have them re done and then used a liner over the top.  Many dentists are not aware of the celiac effects.  Best of luck.   There is other material, yet, very expensive.
    • sleuth
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By sleuth · Posted

      He is not just a psychiatrist.  He is also a neuroscientist.  And yes, I have already read those studies.   I agree with benfotiamine.  This is short term while glutened/inflammation occurs.  As I had already mentioned, these symptoms no longer exist when this phase passes.  And yes, I know that celiac is a disease of malnutrition.  We are working with a naturopath.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.