Varying Types Of Reactions-- All From Gluten?

[GFshay]

I'm only about a month into the gluten-free diet and have been quite careful. I'm avoiding most processed foods and whenever I do eat processed stuff I make sure it's not made in a shared facility.

That said, I've been having random bouts of very different symptoms. I'd say about 60% of my week each week has been symptomatic in some way. Sometimes it's been foggy brain and vertigo, other times it's been stomach pain or D, and sometimes it's bloating but no pain or D. I'm trying to learn what my pattern of reaction is to getting glutened, but so far it's been a total mystery every time. Each bout lasts 3-4 days. Very frustrating. At least before my diagnosis I had D on a pretty regular basis and knew how to manage it (lots of Imodium)...

Should I assume all of these are possible signs of gluten cross-contamination? I wouldn't be surprised if I have other sensitivities but I'm trying not to get too anxious over the whole thing by tracking my every bite of food just yet. I figure I need time for my villi to heal before I can know what's causing what.

Is it possible to have totally varying reactions in the same person, all to gluten?

[adab8ca]

Hi there

A month gluten-free is not very long at all. Celiac is a great mimic and the symptoms can vary wildly. My symptoms were neurological in various forms. I have been gluten-free just over 2 months and still have many symptoms. I developed NEW symptoms after going gluten-free (vertigo/lightheadedness) that seems to subsiding somewhat. You won't get better overnight. That being said, I can't speculate if it is Celiac, if you have other food intolerances because everyone is SO different. However, I would definitely give it more time before I started worrying too much.

Good luck!

Ada

[GFshay]

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with new symptoms (same thing with me: vertigo etc), although I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing that.

I keep hearing everyone's voices in my head to "give it time" and just be patient... easier said than done, right? Anyway, thanks for the reassurance. I need to get out my head a bit, I think.

[cassP]

yes- symptoms vary GREATLY whether to gluten or during healing.

ALSO- for me personally- it took me 2-3 weeks to feel significantly better. and in that first 2-3 weeks, i could have gluten like pain/symptoms from ANYTHING!!! including drinking water. that's just the way it is- untill your body is pretty much healed & normalized- you can almost feel sick from anything. during this transition period, you really can identify additional food intolerances.

but it's a pretty good idea to avoid dairy for a few months for sure

[Looking for answers]

Have you tried to temporarily cut out other major allergens, such as soy and dairy? This may help you through the recovery process and then you can try introducing them back slowly. Dairy really hurts my digestive track as well.