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Glutened - Symptom Relief - Any Suggestions?


Lisa B

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My 13 yr olf son rarely gets glutened as he is very diligent about what he eats but occasionally he is subject to accidental gluten probably by cross contamination. As a result he has stomach pain and headache for 2-4 days.

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions about what may 'flush' out the effects of this quicker or do you just have to ride it out?

Thanks

Lisa


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MaryJones2 Enthusiast

Pepto-Bismol helps a lot with the pain.

Lisa B Rookie
Pepto-Bismol helps a lot with the pain.

That makes sense as it coats the stomach. Will give it a try, although not sure he'll take to the taste! Thanks

Jenny (AZ via TX) Enthusiast

Just wondering if the pills would work as well as the liquid. That way no yucky taste? Not sure if pills are gluten-free. anyone?

GFinDC Veteran

DPP-IV seems to help me some. I also add pysllium husks fiber to my food, and black pepper, nutmeg, and turmeric. Black pepper and nutmeg are supposed to reduce absorbtion by the intestine, and turmeric is supposed to reduce the immune reaction. Not saying I have felt a big effect from these though. The DPP-IV does seem to really help.

silk Contributor
Just wondering if the pills would work as well as the liquid. That way no yucky taste? Not sure if pills are gluten-free. anyone?

Not completely sure but I seem to remember that the cherry flavored liquid and the pills are not safe for us. Also, the liquid would probably go to work a little faster.

silk Contributor
DPP-IV seems to help me some. I also add pysllium husks fiber to my food, and black pepper, nutmeg, and turmeric. Black pepper and nutmeg are supposed to reduce absorbtion by the intestine, and turmeric is supposed to reduce the immune reaction. Not saying I have felt a big effect from these though. The DPP-IV does seem to really help.

What is DPP-IV and where do you get it? I have had some luck with taking marshmallow root on a daily basis and when I get glutened, I take mega doses of slippery elm, which seems to move the offending stuff through the system and out a bit faster.


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chatycady Explorer

I take Niacinimide. B-3 vitamin I believe. 3 to 5 capsules (500mcg each) It acts like a valium - relaxes me. I read about it somewhere on the internet.

Start with just 2 or 3 capsules first. GNC sells it.

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What is DPP-IV and where do you get it? I have had some luck with taking marshmallow root on a daily basis and when I get glutened, I take mega doses of slippery elm, which seems to move the offending stuff through the system and out a bit faster.

DPP-IV is a digestive enzyme that they say breaks down gluten and casein proteins. Mine came from Vitacost. I take it when I eat dairy or anything I suspect might have a little cc, like processed in a facility that handles gluten items. I really didn't think it would help but my sister said it helps her. I found it to help when I tried it too.

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