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Treatment Post Glutening?

silly-yak-mum

By silly-yak-mum
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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silly-yak-mum Apprentice
silly-yak-mum
Posted

Sorry if this has been posted before but I read many many posts and couldn't find any suggestions.

My son can go many months without an accidental glutening but inevitabley it happens. This last month has been tough as he's been glutened 3 times! (I think he's trying to "self select" his food and doesn't have the experience yet to find those hidden glutens.)

But, in addition to the long term effects, I feel bad that I can't ease his immediate pain. He does use Pepto Bismal now but does anyone have something that works for them? His symptoms are usually quite severe and he has to come home from school. I'd even try an old wives tale if you have one!

Thanks!

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tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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There's not a lot you can do but supportive measures. Rest, easy to digest foods, ginger or mint teas, etc and plenty of water.

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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When I am glutened, my heating pad is my best friend...... :D

Karen

plantime Contributor
plantime
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All I can do is curl up in bed. Tiffany, how do I make ginger tea? I found some premade bags of it, but they were blended with teas I am allergic to.

Guest MyKidsMom
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I find that the Aloe Vera Juice from GNC really helps with the tummy pain...I still have the brain fog, muscle and joint pain, etc. But for me the relief is instant and saves me from curling up into a ball. It is an acquired taste and I like the Mixed Berry best. Just as big a gulp as I can take and then more gulps if needed. Stay away from the flavors with pulp, too.

thomas3000 Rookie
thomas3000
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Try alka-seltzer gold

TCA Contributor
TCA
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I find that the Aloe Vera Juice from GNC really helps with the tummy pain...I still have the brain fog, muscle and joint pain, etc. But for me the relief is instant and saves me from curling up into a ball. It is an acquired taste and I like the Mixed Berry best. Just as big a gulp as I can take and then more gulps if needed. Stay away from the flavors with pulp, too.

How long does it take the joint pain to manifest itself and how long does it last? trying to pinpoint glutening....

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aikiducky Apprentice
aikiducky
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All I can do is curl up in bed. Tiffany, how do I make ginger tea? I found some premade bags of it, but they were blended with teas I am allergic to.

Buy some fresh ginger root, peel it, cut in pieces, and boil in plenty of fresh water. Don't use too much at once, a few small pieces will be enough for several cups of tea. You can add your favorite tea to this, or drink it with honey, or just plain.

Pauliina

Guest MyKidsMom
Guest MyKidsMom
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My joint pain usually comes on within 4-6 hours and lasts anywhere from 4-7 days, usually the longer amount. The brain fog lasts a couple days longer than that for me.

nogluten- Newbie
nogluten-
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Imodium works better than Pepto, but if you can get an rx I would say Robinal Forte, Symax or Bentyl really helps cramps a lot. Also if you can eat a banana and honey will soothe your stomach, along with as much water as possible. Everyone is different, but that is what helps me with Celiac and Crohn's too. When I have the joint pain I take a warm bath with epsom salt and then curl up in bed. Good luck. I hope your son is doing better.

Guest MyKidsMom
Guest MyKidsMom
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Before my gallbladder was removed I used Bentyl, too, and loved it. It was very expensive though. The warm baths are a great idea, too. I like to go to Aquasize for exercise and it feels great when I am aching.

silly-yak-mum Apprentice
silly-yak-mum
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As always! Thanks so much for the ideas. I will try them all!

Today is a better day - we have survived another glutening but I want to be ready for the next time.

Have a fun & healthy day!

penguin Community Regular
penguin
Posted

Bentyl is awesome!

Also, if you are throwing up and have abdominal pain that's really bad, and you can get a prescription, phenergan works well. Um, it's kind of gross to take, because it's not oral

Knocks you flat on your butt, but at least it doesn't hurt as bad :blink:

I find that laying on my back on a triangular stack of pillows helps, so does a heating pad

plantime Contributor
plantime
Posted

Thank you Pauliine.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Buy some fresh ginger root, peel it, cut in pieces, and boil in plenty of fresh water. Don't use too much at once, a few small pieces will be enough for several cups of tea. You can add your favorite tea to this, or drink it with honey, or just plain.

Pauliina

Yep. you can get bagged ginger tea that's just ginger at health food stores (I do this for work, where it isn't as convenient to use fresh ginger) or you can get ginger juice (at Whole Foods, by "The Ginger People") I like it pretty strong, and will use about four or five *very* thin slices off of a piece of ginger in a single mug of water.

Lollie Enthusiast
Lollie
Posted

I do the heating pad, water, and I really like diet sprite. I have always drank it when I was in pain, prior to finding it was celiac. I like a hot shower, too! i actually have muscle relaxers that work well when I'm really sick....cramping and all. But I don't know if that would be appropriate for your son.....

Anyway, that is what works for me!

Lollie

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