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Gi Issues 4 Months After Going Gluten-Free

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I am basically a neuro celiac, none or hardly any stomach issues. 4 months into it (gluten-free), I am developing crippling stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and all the symptoms that I have never had. My ribs hurt, I am a mess. What the HECK? I know lots of celiacs have other intolerances but Wouldn't they show up sooner? Some of my neuro symptoms are stabilizing if not better, but I am putting on weight and the supplements that I am taking seem to be working as Vit D, B and Iron are coming up slowly. I do not believe that I am eating any gluten, I am diligent and we are a very gluten light household (only gluten products are my husbands wraps for his sandwiches and some crackers that I wold never get my hands into). He most of the gluten-free stuff that I eat, so there is really no cross contamination potential in meals.

I have a Dr appt. on Monday (just a regular yearly checkup) and she and I have been thru the wringer this year trying to figure out what is wrong with me and I hate to tell her this (I love my GP). I actually bought some Lactaid to see if that would help the stomach pains, but we had butter chicken for dinner and I still have pain.

Anyone had new intolerances develop a while after going gluten-free?

Thanks for sharing, I feel so incredibly awful!

ada

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are you eating a lot of "gluten free" treats/breads/substitutes, etc???? a lot of those starches and grains mess me up... i feel better keeping those substitutes to a very minute amount.

i got a gluten free brownie mix for xmas- and i just ate a few of them- horrific bloating and gas... just awful.

i personally have intestinal issues with corn, potato, excess grains or starches, legumes, excess fructose, excess dairy, excess coffee or tea. i think that's it.

hope you figure out your issues!!

BlaBarb Newbie
BlaBarb
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Ada

I am very much like you- Many neurologic issues- some have resolved since going gluten free, 7 months ago some are the same. But I am going crazy with the gastro issues. I still get bloated and pain after eating. I had a food allergy panel last week and it came back negative for the allergies that were tested. It is so frustrating. I am researching all the time to try to find answers. The brain fog makes it difficult for me to concentrate enough to comprehend what I read when I find information. I definately think I developed other intolerances since I have been gluten free- I have no idea how to find out what it is that is causing the issues. I can totally relate to feeling incredibly awful.

I wish I had some answers for you (and me)

SGWhiskers Collaborator
SGWhiskers
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Yup! I had the same experience as you. I'm a neuro gal with 0 to minimal GI issues prior to diagnosis. I had also had food allergies tested for the big 8 allergens. From that, I knew to avoid egg and dairy. I don't know how long into the diet I was (at least months), I started to notice phases of bloating, GI pain, and loose stools. I couldn't figure it out. Eventually, I traced it back to almonds and walnuts and eventually all tree nuts even though I'm not allergic to them. I'm still figuring out peanuts. Some other foods got me as well. There was one coconut ice cream I decided must be cross contaminated, but lately another one has been causing GI symptoms without neuro symptoms, so I'm wondering about coconut. Since being pregnant and gaining weight a little faster than the doc wants, I've cut out fruit juice. Well yesterday and today, I chugged several glasses and now I'm super bloated with other GI stress. I'm wondering about fructose intolerance now.

I know that after I initially cleaned up my diet, I lost some of the minimal GI irritation I thought was just normal and when I reintroduce an irritant, it is really noticable now. I don't drink soda much and when I have some, my body is so used to being comfortable that the gas is really painful.

Maybe we are developing new intolerances. Maybe we are introducing new items into our diets (like lots of coconut and mountains of almonds). Maybe we just notice it more now. It's real and you are not alone. You could try a mini elimination diet or go all out if you want to figure it out.

good luck.

Real1 Newbie
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Also a newbie at the gluten free thing with very minor GI issues before diagnosis. I also have several mild allergies to the primary culprits..wheat, corn, soy, nuts, strawberries. I have tried several of the gluten free products and flours and noticed I itch and have some increased stomach issues. I think Red Mill flour is the problem. Nonetheless..my new strategy is to stick with products/foods that are naturally gluten-free that my body is already accustom to. Some of these very expensive gluten-free products are made with stuff I have never heard of or eaten, which my system does not like at all. My GI symptoms on a regular diet where better than my new gluten-free diet..Go figure. Hope things work out for you..keep posting!

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