2 Week gluten-free Diet

[sunnyskies72]

Hi all,

I have just started a 2 week gluten-free diet per my doctor. I have LONG struggled with my different symtoms. I have always struggled with a nervous, quesy stomach. Constantly having stomach aches. Difficulties with going to the bathroom, mainly diaheria. (may have IBS). My stomach has always made lots of noise, gurgling and mouning. I have have a lot of gas, although I can't burp. I have thought that it was Acid Refulx and was on Prilosec for 9 months that didn't really help. I just recently decided that enough was enough. There had to be a reason for my stomach problem, not just that this is the way my body is. My doctor recommending seeing if I have Celiac and put me on a gluten-free diet for 2 weeks. Here's way it gets a little tricky. I am also Lactose Intoreant, although I can handle some dairy. I am also allergic to fresh fruit, with I LOVE. I live in a house with 3 other adults and 2 kids. So it's been a bit tricky trying to get meals together. I don't want them to have to suffer with my diet as well.

At first I thought, "Oh this will be easy, just don't eat bead or pasta". But it is a lot tougher than I thought. I'm a huge fast food junkie. I tend to eat out 4-5 times a week. Taco Bell is my favorite. I'm 26 and 108lbs. I've always been thin and lately have been fatigued and have a loss of energy. Since being on the diet I have noticed my stomach has been much quieter. I'm really starting to feel like this may be my problem. And I'm releived to be able to find so many others with the same issues as me.

Does anyone else have the same type of allergies that I do? And if so, what alternatives do I have for fresh fruit?

[ang1e0251]

I'm sure many persons will post for you. I don't have a problem with fruit any longer. After about 8 months gluten free, I was able to eat it again. Can you eat low sugar fruit or is it any fruit? After you are gluten-free for a few months, you may be able to reintroduce dairy and fruit.

[sunnyskies72]

I've had reactions to any fruit I've eaten so far, I only developed the allergy a couple years ago. Do you feel worse before you feel better? I've been nauseous for the past 2 days. (started diet 4 days ago)

[ang1e0251]

No, I was one that saw quick improvements as time went on. But plenty of people on the forum report feeling worse before better. It seems to be pretty common. Just know that everyone's reaction is different. That's why it is so hard to dx and spot. My dr didn't believe me because I'm overweight and not emaciated.

I wouldn't worry about fruit right now if it bothers you. The thing is to get used to the diet, eat what your body says it wants, and heal. Later you can adjust your diet if you feel you need to. I personally don't think anyone needs to follow the daily requirements when they are sensitive to a food. You're body can't handle it period.