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Stomach Getting Regulated...

Cheryl-C

By Cheryl-C
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Cheryl-C
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Hey all,

Like so many of my other threads, this too is BM-related. My apologies, but my gluten issues have so much to do with GI stuff :(

Anyway - since going gluten-free I've gone from having constipation/D (usually one, then the other, then back, constantly) to being what I would consider pretty darn regular. This is good news! I eat, shortly after I use the washroom for a regular, healthy BM (no D), and this is great.

However, I'm finding that after said regular, healthy BM, my stomach hurts a bit, sometimes a little nausea or cramping. I'm not too sure what this is about, and I'd love some ideas. Is this because my body is still adjusting? Is this something that is going to go away? Don't get me wrong, I love the digestive improvement; it would be even better without the post-poop indigestion/cramps/etc though!

Thanks! (and sorry again for the TMI!) :P

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Hi,

I had to eat gluten to get my biopsy done and then another blood test for confirmation of Celiac. It was positive positive!

During the next 8 weeks, I experienced what you wrote about. I found that staying away from highly acidic, spicy, alcoholic, dairy, and high fat content items exacerbated the situation. So, I laid off the extremes and I am getting to. A new normal. I still don't eat any dairy/cassine or alcohol, but I am doing better with the spice and acidic vegetables like tomatoes. I had spaghetti the other day and was fine. =)

I haven't stopped my soy lattes, ever, so that is my own choice, but I am doing better so that is my justification.

Good luck.

I just got caught with some cross-contamination and to be reminded of the pain by living through again is excrutiating!!

I'm going through recovery again!

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Cheryl-C
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Pink Zebra, thanks for the input. I don't eat a lot of spicy or acidic foods but I am a dairy junkie. There was Swiss cheese (a real favourite) on the sandwich I had today, so maybe that's why? I really don't want to have to give up dairy ... I guess cutting back in the meantime might not be a bad idea. I've got a pizza dinner already planned/paid for tonight, so I guess after that I will start scaling back. Too bad I bought all those Babybels today at the store! Oh no! LOL

How long would you suggest cutting back for? Is "cutting back" ok or would "cutting out" be more ideal? I'm so afraid there won't be any nutrients left in my body! :unsure:

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However, I'm finding that after said regular, healthy BM, my stomach hurts a bit, sometimes a little nausea or cramping. I'm not too sure what this is about, and I'd love some ideas. Is this because my body is still adjusting? Is this something that is going to go away? Don't get me wrong, I love the digestive improvement; it would be even better without the post-poop indigestion/cramps/etc though!

I have been gluten free for 8 months now but I am still having this exact same issue. My alternating constipation/diarrhoea has been fixed but I do get minor stomach pain, nausea and cramping quite often after a healthy BM. My guts feel - not inflamed - but kind of hot. It makes me a bit cranky. I'm not sure if it is because my intestines still haven't fully healed or if I am getting cc from somewhere. I'd love some ideas on this too.

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Cheryl-C
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I have been gluten free for 8 months now but I am still having this exact same issue. My alternating constipation/diarrhoea has been fixed but I do get minor stomach pain, nausea and cramping quite often after a healthy BM. My guts feel - not inflamed - but kind of hot. It makes me a bit cranky. I'm not sure if it is because my intestines still haven't fully healed or if I am getting cc from somewhere. I'd love some ideas on this too.

I know it doesn't solve the problem, but isn't it nice to know you're not the only one? I swear, sometimes with what goes on in my body, I start to feel like I'm losing my mind. Hot/inflamed guts is a really good way to put it.

I had to go out yesterday right after I posted my message - still feel off after the healthy BM. I took a gingerale with me to help settle my stomach, which did help. I just felt full of gas for a while, like if I just have one loud burp (or out the other end lol) I'd feel better. It came with a pain right at the top of my stomach - I think I forgot to add that yesterday.

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rdunbar
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be patient, it's really like smoke and mirrors with this stuff it seems, it's hard to interpret whats going on.am i getting better, am i not getting better? whats going on? it can be really discouraging. that it takes time seems to be a common denominator, though.

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