What Do I Do Now

[Guest hightop girl]

Ok... I accidently ate something with gluten and I am now so bloated gassy and in pain that I can't even zip my jeans. How can I get rid of the bloating etc. that fastest. I do have to get in some clothes tonight.

[gfgypsyqueen]

I find that Benadryl and Motrin help with some of the symptoms. But there is no way to speed the recovery process along. At least I have not found one yet. If you are new to this, start looking for symptoms and note how long until they go away. At least you will have a better idea of what you are in for next time.

Otherwise, buy some comfy fitting decent looking clothes to have in the closet in case of emergency...

Hope you feel better soon!

[Guest hightop girl]

Thanks.

[GlutenGalAZ]

When my stomach hurts really bad I try a heating pad, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

If your stomach is "okay enough" a nice warm bath is good too or with Epson Salt (supposed to help relax your body). If I'm out and not feeling good I suck on a mint life saver, a sucker or Altoids (some are gluten free) -- I don't know if it is a mind thing that makes it where it helps some. I haven't really had any luck with trying to get the pain to go away -- sometimes just curling up in bed works or doing things to try to take your mind off of it so you aren't constantly thinking about it i.e. crafts/hobby

I agree with gfgypsyqueen.... I somtimes take Motrin or Advil to help.

GOOD LUCK!!

[cyberprof]

This is a late reply but for future reference...

I have good results from drinking hot peppermint tea, or a spearmint/peppermint blend. Also, lemon balm tea is a great remedy but really hard to find. I grow some in my yard, so I have it available from May-October.

Trader Joes has a Mint Melange tea that is gluten-free and very good.

Pepto Bismal is what Ravenwoodglass recommends and I find that helps when I have to go to work. It makes me feel better. Tea is better for bloat and helps me feel better too.

Hope you're better soon.

[Guest hightop girl]

Thanks everyone. Things are getting better. The worst is over, and now I am just trying to get rid of the water retention. I am going to look for the peppermint tea and a few of the other items to have on hand for the next time. I am sure there will be a next time because I am kind of a slow learner at this. I guess I am back to soft easy food for a few more days.