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Gluten Free, Pregnant, Having Celiac Issues

ShellFish33

By ShellFish33
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ShellFish33 Newbie
ShellFish33
Posted

I am 36 and a 3+ year diagnosed Celiac and live a completely gluten free life. I am also approximately 11 weeks pregnant. So extremely happy, but scared. I've noticed that I am having more issues Celiac-wise (a lot more diarrhea). Has anyone else been "more sensitive" to gluten while pregnant? I am extremely cautious with my food; however, I'm still having more issues. Every time I have an "episode" of diarrhea, I just start to cry. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong with my Celiac and I'm so scared that I'm hurting my baby. My first appointment is October 1st. I'm hoping that my worries will diminish (I know they won't completely go away) after my first appointment. Has anyone every had Celiac issues during preganancy, but still had a healthy baby? I just need a little reassurance. Thank you in advance for your responses.

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tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Bowel changes are common with pregnancy, so I wouldn't assume that it is celiac related.

That said, this is a time when it is OK! to be PARANOID about gluten and contamination. I'd avoid most eating out, food cooked at other people's homes, and be very hard-core about avoiding contamination at home. It's tough, and you do the best you can, but now is the time to be that paranoid.

JeepWidow Newbie
JeepWidow
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I thought my bowels had changed because of preganancy and that's why I was having d, turns out the tums I was taking for all the heartburn contained the smallest amount of gluten, maybe do a quick double check of the non food things that may have changed in your life just to be sure. I also know that worrying and stress changes my bowels too, so do what you can and then try to relax (I know easier said than done)

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pah77 Rookie
pah77
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I've had diarrhea everyday since I got pregnant. My OB says it's rare for diarrhea to be caused by pregnancy (constipation is far more likely), and he thinks it's related to my "celiac issues", but at the same time he says I should be less sensitive while pregnant b/c my immune system is suppressed. My lactose intolerance has gotten far worse as well BTW. I hadn't thought about the TUMS though, I'm popping them like candy. In any case, I feel lucky not to be constipated! :)

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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From the Tums website:

Does TUMS contain gluten?

Although we do not use gluten as a filler in TUMS, there may be trace amounts of gluten

in TUMS Smoothies Cocoa and Cream flavor via ingredients that are supplied by

outside vendors. Other products of TUMS do not contain gluten. Review the

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