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After Being Gluten Free Two Weeks, Some Observations...


dizzygrinch

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dizzygrinch Enthusiast

Hi, just thought I would mention some observations I have noticed for myself, maybe someone might have some insight? but...about 3 weels ago or so, I decided to go gluten free, to see if I was gluten intolerant, but then I realized for accurate tests, I should be eating gluten, so, after 16 days gluten free, I started eating gluten foods again, and, almost immediatly, I broke out with mouth sores! I have what looks like a fever blister, on the out side of my lip, still there, and I had one on my gums, thats finally going away, and some on the bottom of my lip, looked like I had some kind of herpes, then, I had a headache that lasted 6 days, day and night, that went away a little, but still comes and goes. My heartburn came back with a vengence, stomach cramps, pain, everything just seems amplified. Well, I decided, that if even my blood tests come back normal, Im going to go back gluten free, living like this sucks!! Is it possible, that people can react so quickly to gluten foods, even if only after being gluten-free for just a couple of weeks like I was??


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Most definitely!

That was the first thing I noticed the first time I was glutened after being gluten free for 3 weeks - mouth sores. That's how I know now when I've eaten something I shouldn't. And it's usually followed by heartburn/stomach pain.

Just so you know -

Blood tests are terribly inaccurate, and they won't detect if you're simply gluten sensitive instead of Celiac. If your blood test comes back normal, I highly recommend trying Enterolab: www.enterolab.com. It's a stool test for gluten sensitivity, and you can also get the DNA testing. The best part is - you don't have to be eating gluten when doing the tests!

Good luck,

Kim

ShayFL Enthusiast

I agree with LMA. Enterolab if you want tests. But it appears you have your answer. :)

MyMississippi Enthusiast

I read that mouth ulcers were one of the symptoms of Celiac Disease----

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