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Unquenchable Thirst & Chemical Exposure?

Chevelle

By Chevelle
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Chevelle
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For the last 2 days I have been working sanitation in a plant and coming into contact with a fair amount of chemicals. Other than the the rash, night sweats, and bad acne breakouts(my face has become rather 'dormant' since I eliminated G/C), I am wondering if constantly feeling dehydrated has anything to do with chemical exposure? I have downed well over a gallon today, almost 2. I am constantly thirsty and I still have about 5 hours till bedtime.... It started after the first day of work (I thought it was just due to the extra exercise - the workplace is AC'd. ). I haven't worked for the last few days, and I haven't done anything physically active, so this increased water intake has got me wondering.

-The plant handles a lot of food allergens, and I am thinking just inhaling the particles is exacerbating my issues.

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Do you have frequent urination too? Do you seem a bit hungrier than usual? Are you more tired than normal? Irritable at all? Blurry Vision? Are you losing weight too?

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Thirst is a very common symptom of a gluten reaction.

Chemical exposure might be something you may want to talk to your employer and your or quality control personnel... AND, a medical professional. Please be careful.

Chevelle Rookie
Chevelle
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No more urination than normal. I feel like I just gained 5lbs. I ate a lot today, which is somewhat unusual - I ate a lot of mixed nuts and I felt horrible afterward, but I just kept eating away. Checked the label and it warned about CC with wheat and other allergens. That's the second time I've done that...should have learned by now!

I used to have blurry vision but it has lessened with a G/CF diet.

I don't think I will be returning to that work space. I must be more sensitive than I realized.

ShayFL Enthusiast
ShayFL
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You should see a doctor. Have them run some standard bloodwork to include fasting glucose. I wouldnt ignore these symptoms.

Chevelle Rookie
Chevelle
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*update- at first I wasn't going to the bathroom any more than usual - all the water felt 'stuck' inside of me. Now I am going more frequently. My mouth feels dry all the time. I think I will go in. The last thing I need is diabetes....

Chevelle Rookie
Chevelle
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It's just weird. Since I started the G/CF diet, I craved nothing. Sugar was disgusting (even fruits were way too sweet). Couldn't have coffee. I was completely satisfied with brown rice and a chunk of meat - I never overate. Now, all of a sudden, I can't stop eating peanut butter (straight from the jar) or other nuts, my stomach is as full as it can get, but I am still trying to eat everything G/CF in sight, carrying around a gallon of water.

As for irritability? Not any more than usual, lol!

Energy? I haven't had much energy for the last few years. I can do anything on adrenaline, though!

I once eliminated meat and nuts from my diet for a couple of weeks. I reintroduced them one day and I was bouncing off the walls!

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You do need to be evaluated for diabetes. There is a connection between celiac and diabetes. And a lot of people are dx after going gluten-free. Dont let this scare you, just get checked out.

If all o.k. with your blood sugar, then it is possible you are "detoxing" from gluten and one way the body "flushes" that crap out is to drink a lot and urinate. A lot of us had extreme hunger for the first few weeks or so. I had it for a whole month. I was starving. But it settled down and I eat normally now.

I did get a complete diabetes panel (blood/urine) and also antibodies. I DO NOT WANT DIABETES. And I do not want it to sneak up on me. It gives peace of mind to know all is o.k. So please do get checked.

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