Gluten Free Now Now Constipation

[Gerri]

Three weeks after going gluten free now I have no more constipation.

It was great now I have diarhea, three or four times a day. Now I am also starting to loose weight. I loss ten lbs in ten days.

Now what is going on? Can I be Celiac, and crohns at the same time?

Hugs

Gerri

[mftnchn]

Its a common part of the healing process which should correct itself eventually. If too uncomfortable you may have to temporarily change your diet to be less stimulating with using only very easy to digest foods.

Also after gluten-free sometimes other intolerances surface. Dairy could be a problem, try dropping dairy and see if it helps.

[Gerri]

I am lactose intolerant already, and only have milk lactose free.

Will keep an diary, that might help, eliminate what is causing problem.

Hugs

Gerri

[RiceGuy]

I am lactose intolerant already, and only have milk lactose free.

Will keep an diary, that might help, eliminate what is causing problem.

Hugs

Gerri

It's often casein, or dairy in general. Just that many people only notice the lactose intolerance, until they go gluten-free.

[Gerri]

Never thought of casein being the problem. Thanks for the suggestion.

Will check every think I am able to eat to see whether is any milk prodicts in them.

Hugs

Gerri

[mftnchn]

Purchased products are typically not fully lactose free, according to what I have learned since started the specific carbohydrate diet. Also goat milk may be better tolerated.

You might try making your own goat milk yogurt and culture for 24 hours; it will then be lactose free.

But I also agree with avoiding dairy to see if it helps with the constipation and your healing process. You may be able to reintroduce later.

The weight loss may be a combination of loss of inflammation and ongoing malabsorption as you are still early in the healing process. You might see what happens in another week or two, it might stabilize.

How is your diet overall for nutritive value and calories?

If things don't improve you might have a look at the specific carbohydrate diet and follow it for a time to see if it can boost your healing speed.