Accidental Gluten At Applebees

[coltsjen]

I have been totally gluten-free since early February when I got the celiac diagnosis after 2 years of being sick. I have followed the diet totally and have had no gluten since and have been feeling much better. Yesterday a working lunch meeting was held at Applebee's. I was a bit unsure about what to eat so spoke with the server, explained my condition and how to prepare my food. I ordered a plain grilled chicken breast, no seasonings and asked for it to be prepared in a separate clean pan not on the regular grill. Within and hour I was back at work and extremely ill, with the same symptoms as before the gluten free diet except 100 time worse. Once I was able to stand up straight from the pain and cramping, stay out of the bathroom long enough I went home, took some medicine and curled up on the couch with my heating pad. I was up and down most of the night with pain and extreme diarrhea. Today I went to work tho not feeling great, extremely fatigued and still having pain. I didn't eat a bite of food all day, so when I came home I grilled myself a plain pork chop and had a bit of rice pasta. Still having diarrhea and pain. We are due to fly out of state on Thursday and I am very concerned if this will pass before the trip!

Has anyone had this problem after having no gluten for a few months and if so what can I do to get past it? I am sure the Chicken was prepared on the same grill with gluten products and that is what caused the problem. Is it normal to have such an extreme reaction after having no gluten for 3 months?

Thanks any advice will be appreciated!

[MaryJones2]

Well it certainly sounds like your meal wasn't gluten-free. My reactions got much worse after going gluten-free. I hope you feel better soon!

PS Wecome!

[Generic]

Applebee's is known for having a non-friendly gluten-free attitude. They flat out say not to eat at there restaurant.

It sounds like you got glutened to me. If the D continues try taking some immodium to slow things up a bit. But don't take the liquid immodium it's not gluten-free.

[georgiadawgs]

I am new to this site<found it today. I actually had this issue yesterday at work. Everyone I work with (in a hospital) know That I cannot have gluten and they have become very aware of hidden gluten for me. Yesterday the hospital had lunch catered and someone picked up my lunch. It was supposed to be safe, but in 10 minutes, before I finished lunch, I knew. After being free since December, the attack is unbelievable! I have eaten nothing but fruit today. I feel for you. Just go bland and drink lots of fluids. Feel better soon.

[Juliebove]

Their chicken is not gluten-free. I will not order chicken in a restaurant unless I know they make it from scratch. Better to have a hamburger patty.