Instant Quaker Oatmeal

[clnewberry1]

I have eaten instant oatmeal Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Wednesday night I got a terrible stomach ache and mild diareha. Have had the mild diareha since. I have looked over my diet and this is the only thing that I can think of that was different.

I am still learning but does anyone know if this has some hidden gluten in it?

Crystal

[Lisa]

I have eaten instant oatmeal Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Wednesday night I got a terrible stomach ache and mild diareha. Have had the mild diareha since. I have looked over my diet and this is the only thing that I can think of that was different.

I am still learning but does anyone know if this has some hidden gluten in it?

Crystal

Sorry you're ill. Oat are notorious for cross contamination in the fields and in processing. That's why it's often recommended that you add oats to the forbidden list unless you can find some dedicated oat not subject to cross contamination. There are some out there.

[ravenwoodglass]

Definately not safe. Please be aware also that even with gluten free oats some will react. If you want a good hot cereal that is definately safe, has a lot of digestible protein, B vitamins and more try Cream of Buckwheat. The Pocono brand is grown in dedicated fields and processed in a plant that processes only Buckwheat. They also make a Kasha for a hot cereal with a bit more texture to it.

[harp1]

Ditto to everyone else's posts. I stupidly ate 6 or 8 oatmeal cookies and had intense diarrhea for 5 days - thought it would never stop. I recommend Creamy Rice Hot Cereal by Bob's Red Mill. Susan

ps what finally fixed the diarrhea was oscillococcinum - available at any health food store. It's primarily for the flu and also helps with an digestive disruption(in my opinion). Anybody else had experience with it? Susan