Recovery Time

[chris s]

I have tested negative for celiac both through a blood test and an endoscopy biopsy, but through my own research, doctor's help, and blood test work, have come to think that I have a gluten intolerance. Without a positive test, however, this has been a frustrating experience to say the least.

I have been gluten free for about 3 or 4 days, and have yet to experience the drastic recovery that people speak about. My doctor told me that it could take anywhere from 4-8 weeks, but I wanted to see what other's recovery times were like after going off gluten.

Thanks for your support.

[MySuicidalTurtle]

Everyone is different and your system needs to clear and heal. My symptoms went away very fast but my body was healing and I couldn't eat spice or acid for weeks. My Brother and Mom took longer to see results. It is also hard to be 100% gluten-free right away. Slip ups are so easy and it's a real learning experience.

[darkhorse]

I second that everyone's bodies are different. I also agree that your system needs time to heal. Make sure you are taking it very easy. Eat small amounts at each meal. Make sure your food is really basic right now and avoid other foods (like alcohol, dairy, sweets, spicy food, etc.) that make your stomach work harder.

I have been dealing with testing for Celiac for the last month and a half so I have been on again off again with the diet. The first time I went off gluten(and dairy) I felt better in two days. The second time I went Gluten-free Casein-free it took about 5 days to feel better. I am on my third time (and hopefully the last) of being Gluten-free Casein-free and it has been 5 days and I am still not feeling better, although every day is a little better than the last.

Most elimination diets would have you wait at least 10 to 14 days to get all the bad stuff out of your system before you start to see results. Be patient and stick with it. When you do feel better you will be glad you did.