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Blech! Contaminated


AmandaD

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AmandaD Community Regular

Hi guys, Hope your holidays were awesome.

I have a question...I had to go on a business trip from last Thursday until this past Sunday...I just noticed the past two days that I've been having stomach upset...I tried to eat the best I could while I was away but I'm thinking I may have been cross-contaminated...

It's been several months since I've had a reaction. How long do yours last before you start to feel normal again? What are things I can do to make this go away faster?

Thanks a million.


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jerseyangel Proficient

Hi Amanda--nice to see you!

My reactions to cross contamination only lasts a couple of days anymore--as soon as I have stopped eating the culprit, in a day or two I'm much better. Hope yours passes quickly too. :)

AmandaD Community Regular

Hi Patti!!

Hi Amanda--nice to see you!

My reactions to cross contamination only lasts a couple of days anymore--as soon as I have stopped eating the culprit, in a day or two I'm much better. Hope yours passes quickly too. :)

Cheryl-C Enthusiast

As with Patti, I find a couple of days is ok. It depends on your symptoms. For me, I get the stomach cramps and D for about a day, plus fatigue and really bad ear pain.

I find I do well to drink lots and lots of water, black decafe tea, and carb load to help with the D. I've also learned, the hard way, to stay away from dairy for those couple of days. I normally don't have trouble with dairy, but after I've been glutened, my intestines can't handle it. Get some rest, stay comfy, and get well soon. :D

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