Recovering From A Glutening

[Jill0711]

Well, I think I got glutened today. My husband cooked chicken in the cast iron pan. I was going to say something, but I didn't want to make him feel bad because he has been struggling with all my restrictions as it is. The only other things I had were corn and a baked potato with butter. Needless to say, I would like to speed the gluten through my system as fast as possible. What do you do after you have been glutened? Is there anything that helps the reaction go away faster or help the symptoms?

[eatmeat4good]

I can't find anything that works but time.

I drink water but do not eat until symptoms are gone.

Others eat and drink until they feel better.

Some take Pepto Bismol and say it helps.

Peppermint tea or tea of any kind is recommended by some.

None of it helps me.

I hope you get well fast.

I know how miserable it is.

I hope you get some better answers.

[emaegf]

Antihistamine and tonic water both help reduce the symptoms.

[GF BRO]

I have found nothing that works. I also try not to eat anything until feeling better. I'll have to try the antihistamine thing should I get glutened again.

[Cypressmyst]

A product called D-Hist has become my friend as of late. It is a natural supplement and something your adrenal glands make to reduce inflammation in the body. I've used it for my last few glutenings and while it isn't a magic bullet it has helped significantly. I now carry it everywhere I go.

Pop one an hour for 6-8 hours after exposure. The sooner you can get it into your system after a glutening the better.

[Jill0711]

Thanks for all the good things to try. I guess it will work a little differently with each person. I don't feel as bad today. I'm still in a lot of pain, but I no longer feel like throwing up so that's progress I talked with my husband about the cast iron pan and he remembered that the last thing he cooked in it was breaded fish. I learned my lesson about keeping quiet when I really should say something. Normally the nausea and pain last for about 3 days, but this reaction doesn't seem as strong as I get when I actually consume food that has gluten rather than CC.

What kind of antihistimine do you normally take that is gluten-free? At the moment, I'm having enough trouble keeping my food gluten-free