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Dancer9982 Newbie
Dancer9982
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I went gluten free, dairy free, soy free back in February due to Celiac. I got better but now I am back to being bloated constantly and constipated. I am also exhausted all the time and sleeping in the afternoons which isn't me. My doctor took me off of veggies (ugh!) to see if there was an intolerance with those, but nothing has changed. I look like I'm 3-4 months pregnant and it hurts... it's horrible!

What should I try now? Could it be fructose and fruit intolerance? I am only eating meat, fruit, rice cakes, and cereal right now. Should I try taking high fructose fruit out? I know apples are high in fructose and I eat 2 a day....

Any help would be greatly appreciated! I want to feel better and feel like myself again!

Thanks!!

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2sweetico Newbie
2sweetico
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I know exactly how you feel! I looked preggers too! I went from 95 lbs to 140 lbs in about four days! I just found out that I might have candida so i eliminated all fruit as well. I only eat meat, eggs, and veggies. Make sure there's no yeast! Plus, make sure you take a lot of probiotics because you're not getting any. That should help with the constipation.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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Try dropping the rice cakes and cereal. What are you putting on the cereal? If it is Rice Dream rice milk that is not safe for us. Add in rice, potatoes, well cooked veggies and fruits. Cream of buckwheat cereal is good if you have to have a cereal in the morning. The less processed foods the better for healing.

GFinDC Veteran
GFinDC
Posted

I agree, drop the cereal and rice cakes for a month. See if there is any improvement. Then try eliminating nightshades, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes. Try it for a month and see if it helps.

tina a Apprentice
tina a
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hello---what is wrong with rice milk? i thought it was ok...

Try dropping the rice cakes and cereal. What are you putting on the cereal? If it is Rice Dream rice milk that is not safe for us. Add in rice, potatoes, well cooked veggies and fruits. Cream of buckwheat cereal is good if you have to have a cereal in the morning. The less processed foods the better for healing.

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
Posted

A few years ago, Rice Dream listed barley as an ingredient. Today, the manufacturer does not list barley and labels the product as gluten-free. Did the product change, or are they now hiding the barley and lying about it? You decide.

T.H. Community Regular
T.H.
Posted

On their website, it says this:

Is RICE DREAM Beverage a gluten free product?

Yes. Although RICE DREAM Beverage is processed using a barley enzyme, the barley enzyme is discarded after use. The final beverage might contain a minute residual amount (less than .002%) of barley protein.

I know that I stay away from the rice milk, big time.

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missceliac2010 Apprentice
missceliac2010
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Rice Dream milk a no go...huh...who'd have thunk it.... ugh! I'm glad I read this now instead of finding out the hard way! Thanks Shauna!

I have been Loving almond milk! It's soy, lactose and gluten free! Tastes great too! Plus I live in the central valley of California, where almonds are a HUGE crop around here! Blue Diamond brand buys a lot of the locally grow almonds, and I buy their milk! See, I'm going local and green! :) Maybe not, but it makes me feel good...lol!

Feel better Dancer! That weight gain stuff from the bloated belly really messed with my head. I know how you feel! I have always struggled with weight, so I had gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago. Talk about drastic measures! Since then, any weight gain freaks me out more than the average person, because I have a strong "I won't go there again" inner voice. Once I figured out it was the gluten..not me, who put that beer belly gut on....I was thrilled to watch the scale drop...quickly!

It will get better. Sounds like some great advice has come before me. Good luck!

K8ling Enthusiast
K8ling
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I drink vanilla silk, but I haven't had issues with Soy, and I only use it in my tea and the occasional cereal. I was surprised with the rice milk!

When I get wonky (stomach wise) I switch to strictly fresh foods, chicken breast, mashed (home made) mashed potatos, lots of fresh fruits and veggies...It gives me time to heal a little. Maybe switch to completely fresh with as little processed as possible.

I'm sorry you're having trouble!

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

For rice milk if you live near a Wegmans their rice milk is for sure safe. It is imported from Canada and Wegmans is very strict on the gluten issue. It is the one I use for chocolate milk as I don't care for any milk straight.

Dancer9982 Newbie
Dancer9982
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You all ROCK! I will give it a try.

I cut out bread and baked goods becasue those really make me sick. That is why I eat the rice cakes and cereal. But I will try not eating them for awhile. I don't put anything on my cereal except blueberries. No milk. I don't like the rice milk... it doesn't set well. :)

I go to a nutritionist in a few weeks and will check back in and let you all know what she says... She has celiac as well and works with the local CSA chapter.

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