Low Endurance?

[r0ckah0l1c]

Has anybody else had problems catching their breathe and having to stop running or strenous exercise not because you are physically tired but because you have a difficult time breathing ? I wonder if it is celiac related? I suspect a dairy intolerance too but I am afraid of giving it up because I already have enough time getting all my nutrients being gluten free.

[FMcGee]

I've been having this problem, too. I've only been gluten-free for a little over a week, but I was having this problem when I was eating gluten, too. I haven't seen an improvement in this area yet, but I understand that I will, eventually. I love to exercise and push myself, but haven't had it for the last couple of months. Have you had your iron and vitamin levels checked?

[MySuicidalTurtle]

Only when I am outside and the pollen levels are high.

[Anna and Marie]

I have a terrible time breathing too! It feels as if I'm running against a brick wall! The air never seems to reach my lungs and I see spots and get really dizzy. I have noticed a difference with the dairy free diet. Maybe you hvae a tree nut/peanut allergy? Too much potassium? I know its a lot to cut out and it's ridiculously hard to get calories, but you could try for like a month and see if it helps. Hope it all works out,

~Anna

-- I run short distances now in spurts, it helps. I hope to run longer than two miles one day without passing out. Good luck!!!