Is This Normal?

[roye]

Im 17 and about 1 month into my gluten-free diet. ever since ive started the diet ive experienced a decline in my overall sense of health. in example: hair is falling out, teeth ache, loss of focus and emotional stability. Even now as i attempt to post in this forum, im struggling to even remember why i started this post. in general i just feel pathetic.

My question is is this normal? im still losing weight going from about 142 to 134.5 and im 5'9". im scared that im headed towards a life-threatening state. how do i know if im getting better?

[cassP]

some of us feel remarkably better within a few weeks... while others can take months.. even tho i felt 90% better stomach wise, ive had a few hiccups along the way like finding additional food intolerances, or needing to abstain from dairy, and testing for hypothyroid (which can cause your hair to fall out)..

you should be feeling better soon i would think- but you also need to follow up with your doctor- many celiacs & gluten intolerants need to get tested for & correct vitamin deficiencies- especially B12... you should also get your thyroid checked

you may want to cut out dairy at least for 6 months- it can delay the healing of your gut... also, you should eat very healthy naturally gluten free food- and try to abstain from all the "gluten free" cereals, breads, & treats-> they too can delay healing

hope u feel better soon!!

[kim:)]

You should consider going into the doctor (even though I know you probably are tired of all the doctor visits), but if you really are worried, you should talk to your doctor/pediatrician (who has maybe seen you progress/decline in health) and maybe they will know whats "Normal" for you.

Good Luck!