Constipation, Irregular Periods And Celiac

[Lisa79]

Hi all

I was diagnosed two weeks ago with Celiac. I suffered really bad constipation prior to been diagnosed. I have been gluten free two weeks and feeling better in myself although I am still suffering really bad constipation, the bloating had gone away but this afternoon I am feeling really constipated and bloated.

Anyone else suffer constipation ? Did it continue or did it improve after going gluten free?

Also my periods have always been so irregular always a week or so late, and wondering if this could be linked with Celiac and if so did things improve?

Thanks

[foodiegurl]

Hello!!

I had no idea I had Celiac, until the Dr suggested testing me. My only symptom that I can think back on is bad constipation and gas. I have had it all my life, but I think it got worse after I had my daughter 4 years ago. I will say, that since going gluten-free, 2 weeks ago, I have been more regular. Until I took some pepto one night last week, that blocked me up for a few days.

I am not sure about your period, but I think it could be related, but don't take my word on it.

Good luck,

Anne

[Mother of Jibril]

Have you ever had your thyroid levels checked? Autoimmune thyroid disorders are pretty common in celiacs... the classic symptoms of hypothyroidism include:

- Constipation

- Irregular periods

- Feeling cold all the time

- Depression

- Hair loss

- Dry skin

- Fatigue

- Infertility/miscarriage

- Elevated cholesterol

- Weight gain/difficulty losing weight

Now that my thyroid hormones are stabilized (with medication) and I've been on the gluten-free diet for seven months my constipation is GONE

[Lisa79]

Thanks for the replies,

I have had my thyroid checked when they did the celiac blood screen and all was good. Had a blood test for a full blood count and to check other deficiencies yesterday just waiting on results.

I don't want to take any laxatives, I guess will have to try uping my fibre intake I eat heaps of fruit. I am seeing a dietitian in a couple of weeks.

I have only been gluten free for two weeks so it may take time.

Thanks

Lisa

[krystal]

Water.

Water.

Water.

Drink half your bodyweight in ounces.

(Bodyweight = 150, then 75 ounces of water a day)

Fruits and veggies, especially beans should be sufficient. Sometimes fiber supplements can bind you more.

[foodiegurl]

For my constipation...I drinks TONS of water, make sure i move...walking a couple of miles, cleaning the house, something, and prunes!

[melmak5]

This was me. My digestion has settled now that I am gluten free (1.5 years) but my periods are still irregular, but yours might level out... it just takes a while.

If water and fiber aren't enough, I highly recommend calcium-magnesium-citrate supplement.

A tablespoon at night and a bm the next day.

The first time it worked I thought it was magic and wonderful all at the same time.

[hal000]

I think I'm probably at roughly the same sort of stage as you (healing).

In retrospect I've been quite stupid, I went for years with bad health (nafld/constipation) but mistakenly assumed you had to have diarrhea. If I'd only known another symptom was the opposite problem with constipation I could have saved a lot of unnecessary pain.

I'm still waiting for the positive results to arrive from being gluten free, I guess it's just a case of patience and discipline.

[Tiffany677]

Melmak, can you please elaborate on this supplement?

calcium-magnesium-citrate supplement

I have sooo many supplements & I do think magnesium helps me go sometimes.

But I have read about the calcium link as well, that they should be taken together I think.

Is this a liquid or in a pill form?

Thanks!

[Tiffany677]

Oops I just noticed you said a tablespoon at night, duh. Can you please post or PM me a brand to try? I have tried so many things for my constipation. I think I had a good one once by MRM or something.

I just want to get the right thing.

Here is the one I tried before, does this seem like a good choice?

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[Crayons574]

For constipation, try adding more fiber into your diet--keep the skin on your fruits and vegetables. Try adding ground flax seeds to your breakfast. They have omega-3's and are also a great alternative to taking a fiber supplement. If those do not help, try adding supplements, such as magnesium glycinate or probiotics.