First Gluten Reaction

[Beth in NC]

I've only been gluten-free for a week and I have felt better since the switch. First thing I noticed was that I no longer have chronic Con. that requires supplements twice a day. I'm all on my own now. The other main thing is that my energy has been slowly improving. Sometimes all day, sometimes only half a day, but even if I'm having "fibro" pain, I still feel stronger.

So this morning I feel like I've been hit by a truck. Nasal congestion, muscle aches and cramping...could hardly keep my arms up long enough to dry my hair this morning. Really weak. I can't tell GI wise because I never had D as a symptom before, so I assume my GI reaction would still lean towards what I had before diagnosis and well...it takes a while to see if you are Con. LOL!

Would you assume this is a CC reaction or that I'm just still in the early phases of recovery? I did have some Sesmark rice crackers last night at bedtime. Their ingredients are fine, but they aren't a dedicated facility, so I do wonder about them. I don't think anything else yesterday is a possibility. Maybe before?

Do neuro symptoms take longer to hit you than GI symptoms, when you've been glutened? Just curious since alot of my "fibro" symptoms are neuro related.

Thanks.

[Beth in NC]

Nobody?

[jerseyangel]

To me, this sounds like you got cross contaminated by the crackers. I get the same types of symptoms (although I tend to D) as you describe the day after I've been glutened. The weakness, sinus pressure, fatigue--yes, I would say it's a gluten reaction.

As to whether you might get D or C, it different for everyone and sometimes as you heal, your symptoms change. At the beginning, it is somewhat of a 'rollercoaster ride', feeling better, and then backsliding.

Hope you feel better soon