Advice On Stomach Discomfort

[bklyn]

Just throwing this out there to see if any of you have any ideas - Before I was diagnosed (Sept.04) I had a cough which I always thought of as a seasonal allergy cough. After going gluten free, I suddenly stopped coughing! Now I think it was related to stomach. Suddenly, in the last week or so, I'm starting to cough again and having some stomach pain and heartburn. I did eat a few meals this week with wheat free soy sauce and I'm wondering if the soy is bothering my stomach. Any ideas?

Kathy

Ft. Lauderdale

[KaitiUSA]

You mentioned the soy sauce was wheat free...was it gluten free as well? The only time I usually get stomach pain is if I accidentally gluten myself. Maybe you could have another intolerance as well.

[Carriefaith]

Check the soy sauce label for gluten (other than wheat), that could be your problem. Also investigate any new foods or products you may have had/used in the last week for hidden gluten. Like lotions, toothpastes, shampoos, conditioners, suncreens, lip gloss/stick, ect.

If everything seems clear, than maybe get tested for an intolerence to soy...?

Or try a different brand altogther. Maybe your brand IS gluten free but it could be processed in a plant with gluten and got contaminated...?

I use VH soy sauce with no problems and it is gluten free (in Canada at least, not sure about the US or other countries).

Good luck!