Is This Fatigue Related To Having Been Glutened?

[lgranott]

It has been over a week (7-10) since I stupidly had gluten, but not just a tiny bit. So I knew that it would be bad...

I understand all the digestive consequences (when will that stop?) but the fatigue? Is it related? I am getting more sleep right now, b/c I have to, and even taking short naps, which is unlike me. I CAN'T keep my eyes open and can't do the normal amount of excercise I normally do. I got sooo much sleep last night and 4 hours later I can't stay awake. It doesn't feel like normal tired (which I usually am b/c I normally don't sleep enough). I feel like it totally takes over and I can't fight it....

Help! Is this normal? Anything I can do?

Thanks,

Liatt

[KaitiUSA]

Fatigue is the most common symptom. I know how you feel!! I was always tired at one point...I think thats all I did.

My reactions last a good 2 weeks but it varies from person to person.

[Carriefaith]

Yes, fatigue is a very common and normal symptom. Fatigue and lack of energy are two of the many symptoms that I get. My reactions also last for about 2 weeks, the fatigue usually stays longer though

[jenvan]

Liatt-

How long have you been gluten-free? Is there any chance you could be eating contaminated food?

[lgranott]

Jen--

I have been gluten-free for about 3 months, maybe more. I stopped eating wheat in Dec and slowly started avoiding gluten, since the wheat free diet didn't help. Around 3 months ago i stopped eating gluten. Every once in a while I find something that I didn't think to look at, like shampoo, but that happens very rarely at this point.

At those times I reacted, but it wasn't so severe b/c the amount was so small. A week and a half ago I made a huge, stupid mistake and had a lot of gluten (a lot considering I usually have none--and it was pasta ), so this time it's pretty bad. It almost feels worse then the chronic symptoms I had before going gluten-free. On second thought...

Liatt