Is There Anything I Can Eat Or Drink To Speed Up The Healing Process...

[withnail69]

I started gluten free diet yesterday. I just wondered if anyone who had abdominal pains can recommend anything to eat or drink that can help speed up the healing process for my digestive tract, intestines etc. Had pretty much constant pain at the mo since sunday night

[darlindeb25]

The best advice I can give you is to keep your food simple. No processed foods, try to stay away from gluten free items like breads and crackers, all those things. Eat simply, rice, maybe a baked potato, chicken breast--very mild foods for a few weeks, maybe several weeks until you are feeling better. Your tummy needs time to feel better. Mild foods are easier to digest, more of a comfort food for your tummy. I never had a problem with dairy, so in the beginning, I ate cottage cheese with applesauce and I did very well.

Good luck.

[withnail69]

thanks deb

[withnail69]

i was kind of thinking more of over the counter type help or herbal remedies if anybody has any ideas

[MDRB]

flax seed oil is really good for healing the gut, multivitamins will help you while you are still having trouble absorbing, other than that it is just a matter of sticking to gluten-free easy to digest foods.

You might be able to find some herbal teas that help with your symptoms (eg: nettle tea if you have constipation) just make sure that they are gluten-free as sometimes they have 'flavors' that are derived from wheat.