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Left Sided Pain, Low Back Ache?

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mjbonsais Rookie
mjbonsais
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anyone else relate any symptoms like this at all?

Thank you

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anerissara Enthusiast
anerissara
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I get pains on the right side (sometimes left, but mostly right) and lower back pain as well. They are worse when I've been glutened, one of the nice things about going gluten-free was that my back pain went away for the most part!

Bonnie Explorer
Bonnie
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My pains are always on the left side, feels like just under my ribs - sharp pains like a poking stick. Usually after being glutened!

No back pain though, pain in legs and arms.

cdford Contributor
cdford
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I get them on both sides of the lower abdomen. My back is in bad shape because of the fibromyalgia, so it hurts all the time. I also get a different pain in the lower back after being glutened.

2old4 Rookie
2old4
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When I was eating gluten, I would get pain on my left side down my back and what I call "stomach sounds" would accompany them. I have not had that happen for 4 weeks, same time I've been off gluten.

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hnc Newbie
hnc
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Since pain radiates, it is often difficult to tell where it is actually originating. If these pains occur only after consuming gluten, it could be gas or an acidic reaction, which can at times be really debilitating in how much they hurt. I hope you find an answer fast.

debmidge Rising Star
debmidge
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Q: When was the last time you had a blood test for liver function and pancreatic function and gall bladder? Sometimes back pain can come from disease of these organs.

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mjbonsais Rookie
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I will be having my annual here soon for all the blood works. I had my gallbladder removed in 1998. I have low back ache in the morning which will usually dissipate in awhile.

Before I went gluten-free the lower left-sided ab pain was awful and bothered me at night. Now, since I have gone gluten-free the pain is not nearly as bad and is intermittant not constant. I also have Microscopic Colitis.

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Debra in WA Newbie
Debra in WA
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This thread applies more to me than many of the other symptom descriptions. I have struggled with intermittent side aches for 4+ years. Lower back aches have been chronic for about as long. Had my ovaries removed last year and that helped not at all. Diagnosed as celiac in Feb. 08. Trying seriously to stay gluten-free ever since, but feel very minimal improvement. Having a pelvic ultrasound tomorrow, but I've had one before and don't expect any decisive info to be revealed. I have not eliminated soy or dairy but I'm now thinking that may be a next step..

At this point I am wishing I had one doctor that I could talk to MORE THOROUGHLY about these vague, but recurring symptoms. A referral to an endocrinologist may prove the best thing that's happened in my struggle for years. She asked for the bloodwork that showed sprue.

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RiceGuy
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I also had severe pains of this type, and lots more. Thankfully all have cleared completely since I started taking magnesium and a sublingual methylcobalamin (B12). So that's what I recommend even if a doctor says it's something else. Many have found that even when blood tests indicate no substantial lack in these nutrients, the supplements help anyway.

Obviously, there can be food triggers too, such as dairy, soy, corn, etc. I also found that eating nightshades is like swallowing some kind of poison.

Susan-in-NC Rookie
Susan-in-NC
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I also have had severe back pains-- put it down to age and arthritis. but it does seem to get stronger when I have been marginally glutened -- trace amounts rather than a full blown I know I ate wheat sort of thing. Generally when I get lunch at work and have a problem, cafe mgr's hubby is CS and she tries to keep an sharp eye out. I speak with her she quizzes the staff that prepared my meal -- always happens no change of gloves, not clean pan. Once the fellow swore he 'cleaned a knife' -- by wiping it down with his hand towel. Thought he was gone after that, but saw him again today. Will look forward to new kitchen staff, hopefully better skills; current staff lost contract

swirlgirl Newbie
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I also had severe pains of this type, and lots more. Thankfully all have cleared completely since I started taking magnesium and a sublingual methylcobalamin (B12). So that's what I recommend even if a doctor says it's something else. Many have found that even when blood tests indicate no substantial lack in these nutrients, the supplements help anyway.

Obviously, there can be food triggers too, such as dairy, soy, corn, etc. I also found that eating nightshades is like swallowing some kind of poison.

My Kinesiologist just put me on sub B12 and Magnesium for my left side abdomen and back pain which is driving me crazy! So, I was encouraged to read your post. Do you also get the sensation of your throat swelling? I've been gluten free for three months now and am getting frustrated with this pain..I am supposed to be feeling better! I'm off dairy, soy and corn. I figure it's got to be something I'm eating, but can't seem to pinpoint it...it seems like the throat thing flairs when I eat protein (am taking a bromelain supplement for digestive enzyme to help). I thought about night shades...had my doc do a blood test for allergies to night shades...came out negative? <_< I thought for sure this would be it. Doc did a CT Scan to check things out...all OK. Could it be foods related to latex allergy? I know I have this! Eeeck! How much sub B12 & Magnesium do you take and how long before you noticed improvement?

fedora Enthusiast
fedora
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I am having left low back pain now. I have not been glutened and this was never a symptom for me. I am wondering if it is my kidney or just a muscle ache. Any ideas on how to tell the difference?

susieg-1 Apprentice
susieg-1
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I am having left low back pain now. I have not been glutened and this was never a symptom for me. I am wondering if it is my kidney or just a muscle ache. Any ideas on how to tell the difference?

I don't have the answer to that but I recently had left side pain and low back pain and saw a new Dr who told me I had fecal matter in my bowels and gave me ducolax to take. It was not fun (the ducolax, stay close to bathroom) but the pain went away. hth

Ann1231 Enthusiast
Ann1231
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I've had upper left pain under the ribs and in that area of the back for a while now. Dr. said it's spastic colon or upper irritable bowel syndrome. It happens when I'm glutened mostly. He said the gas the wheat causes get trapped in the sharp turn that the intestines take in that area and it causes bloating and pain. I also get the gurgly sounds sometimes. Dairy causes this for me as well.

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