Is There Anything We Can Take To Feel Better , If We...

[Melhol]

eat by accident some gluten???

last week i eat by accident a cookie that had gluten in it. i got so sick, my stomac was hurting like crazy.

also my troat started to get itchy. is there any pill or something we could take to get rid of the pain??

thanks for the help!

Melanie

[DarkIvy]

No magic pill, unfortunately.

I take a probiotic, though, which seems to help. I also just sort of baby myself whenever I get sick. Lots of sleep, good (safe!!) food, and good old fashioned couch potato laziness for a few days. Tylenol is good for pain, it shouldn't hurt your stomach, whereas Ibuprofen can.

As for the itchiness, I get that, too. It gets so bad. The major thing there is preventative care for me: I use natural soaps, shampoos, and conditioners that are gluten free and dye free. Avoid fragrances, too, and anything with sulfates, since both are very irritating to the skin. Long before I knew about celiac, my dermatologist had told me to stop using traditional body washes and shampoos because both are laden with sulfates, colors, and fragrances. That alone helped wonders. Now my skin is much better unless I do get a bit of gluten. I use a good quality, natural lotion on my skin after every single shower, and it helps a lot. When I start to get itchy, I slather more on. I also have a coco butter lotion that comes in a tub... it's basically solid until you warm it up with your hands, but it works wonders. It's Palmer's brand. Lots of traditional lotions are again filled with chemicals that are irritants... which is why I stick to the lotions that have a lot of natural ingredients in them. Dessert Escence Coconut is my hands down favorite, but I also like Kiss My Face's peaches and cream, and Nature's Gate Herbal.

When I take care of my skin all the time, if I do get sick, the itchiness is way less than it would be.

[neesee]

I take tylenol for the pain, use a heating pad or hot water bottle on my tummy and finally I drink hot peppermint tea. Then I just wait it out. I only use immodium if the diarrhea is severe. I have a lot of electrolite problems.

neesee

[Cinnamon]

We've tried activated charcoal capsules, and I think they help somewhat. They're supposed to absorb all the bad stuff, but unfortunately they absorb all the good stuff too, like vitamins and minerals, so if you have vitamin deficiency problems I wouldn't try it. It will also absorb any prescription medication, too.

[jerseyangel]

I find having a little something in my stomach helps--like a banana or something similar. Hot tea is also helpful and if you're prone to D, be sure to drink enough water. I will use Immodium if I need to be somewhere--otherwise I skip it.

As you go on, you'll find what works best for you

The itchy throat might indicate some sort of allergy. For the short term you could use an antihistimine but if you notice this happening with the same food or ingredient over and over, I'd check with the doctor.

[Melhol]

Hey, thanks a lot for all your help!!

i just wish there is a miracle pill. that makes me feel better in no time!! also i get sooooo mad at myself if i eat something by accident! normaly i am so careful !!

hopefully it won't happen soon again!

thanks for all you support !!

Melanie

[leadmeastray88]

I find whenever I get glutened, I feel better when I take an anti-spasmoidic pill (I get severe stomach cramps) that is gluten-free of course, Buscapan is gluten-free. My doctor prescribed it for me.

All of the other suggestions are great too - hot tea, lots of water, heat packs, a lazy day...all sure to help you feel better.

[GFinDC]

Black pepper, nutmeg, and tumeric on your foods may help. Black pepper and nutmeg are supposed to lower the permeability of the intestinal walls somewhat. Turmeric is supposedly a natural way to lower the bodies immune response. Psyillium husks powder too, just mix a little in our foods when you eat. I like celery sticks with peanut butter or oatmeal also. But some people have problems with oatmeal.