Worst Every Time When Glutened...

[marie1107]

Hi!

I have been gluten-free for about 2 years and I was very very strict for the first one and never took any risks of getting glutened. But now I try to be careful but I have had a couple of accidents. And everytime the symptoms are more violent. I thought and I had heard from some other celiacs that after recovery symptoms would actually decrease... Is your body also reacting more even after being gluten-free for a while? Or is it less? Thanks for you help.

[GlutenFreeManna]

Well I've only been gluten-free for six months, but I can say for sure my symptoms are more severe now. I never had bad gastro symptoms before going gluten free, just bloating and gas. My symptoms were mostly neuro. Now I get violent stomach pains and bloody D a few days after being glutened as well as the neuro symptoms (headaches, shaky hands, fatigue, brain fog, muscle spasms, and joint pain). I'm also much more sensitive to cc than I was in the beginning.

[Ahorsesoul]

Over 8 years gluten free, still react violently to gluten. Will not touch gluten on purpose.

[koolkat222]

I have been gluten-free for over 4 years. I am very sensitive to any gluten or cross-contamination. For me, the symptoms of getting glutened get worse and worse over time. I figure it's because my body has finally gotten rid of what it basically sees as a poison. So when it does get glutened again, it's a pretty bad and kind of long reaction.

[ravenwoodglass]

My gluten by accident symptoms got worse also. I am eight years in and a good glutening now leads to a 3 days mild GI bleed. Something that didn't happen at all before I was diagnosed.

[sandiz]

Have been gluten-free for 6 months now and I notice that if I am glutened the symptoms are worse every time. I am very careful and stick to what I now is safe and when it happens I have only had 1 new thing (note to self, stay away from that) It also seems to take longer to recover from the episodes. Not sure if it is related but this time not only have I had the "brain fog" bad but severe stomach pain on my right side, bloating, gas, nausea, both bathroom issues and a SEVERE PANIC ATTACK. It lasted the whole day and left me completely drained.

I do appreciate this site as I read the posts I realize that I am not alone. Thank you everyone. :-)