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anniebeth
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Since going gluten free, my poop actually got softer. Before gluten-free it was either diarrhea or constipation. Now it is always soft. I also went dairy free over a week ago. Since then I am pooping after every meal and in the morning. It is not diarrhea, but it is very soft poo. I thought frequent pooping was a sign of celiac. I should be pooping LESS not MORE- right? Is this normal, or should I look for another culprit, like soy?

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MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast
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Well, it depends on what you are eating and how much. What you describe doesn't sound like anything to be worried about. If you were having tummy aches and having to rush to the bathroom, then that is different.

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Liveenjoylife
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That is all very normal, especially with the soy. I should know, I am on soy to and have the same prob. Nothing to worry about. To help are you taking vitamins to help balance you out? I take a multivitamin, B12, calcium and magnisium. Not all in one day because that is too much for my body to digest and break down. But rotate them all one a day and it will help with your situation.

lizajane Rookie
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Since going gluten free, my poop actually got softer. Before gluten-free it was either diarrhea or constipation. Now it is always soft. I also went dairy free over a week ago. Since then I am pooping after every meal and in the morning. It is not diarrhea, but it is very soft poo. I thought frequent pooping was a sign of celiac. I should be pooping LESS not MORE- right? Is this normal, or should I look for another culprit, like soy?

that is what it is supposed to be like. you just didn't know because your body was never able to "do it right" before going gluten free!

angelia Newbie
angelia
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I have a problem with mine too - I was wondering if anyone had the same thing when they first started?

I have just started being gluten and dairy free. For the first week I kind of alternated (not having gluten and dairy on the same day) and then the second week I didn't have either. I like how I feel and I look "clearer" already in the face, and I haven't had any junk food - but my poop is kind of weird (sorry for TMI). It's a yellowy colour. Not like bright yellow but I'm used to brown ... I'm a bit confused cos I thought eating a healthy diet would make me healthy! Is it just a "getting used to it" type of thing? It's an ok shape and everything ... but I'm still a bit worried ...?

I am eating vegetables, fruit, nuts (more nuts than I used to), meat, rice, gluten free muesli ... I've had two dairy free sorbets in the 2 weeks but that's all, I have pretty much eaten "normal" food ... apart from no more gluten or dairy.

Can anyone put my mind at rest? it would be much appreciated!

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Your body needs some time to reestablish itself. Keep eating healthy, maybe consider some probiotics if you aren't eating yogurt to help your gut recover. And trust your body, it will try to tell you what it needs.

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