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CorgisInOregon Newbie
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Hi all,

I am new in my diagnosis. I’ve been eliminating gluten for four months, but have still had many times where I have eaten gluten accidentally.

I’ve been working hard to make sure I don’t accidentally eat gluten, or eat something that has been cross contaminated with gluten. However I still have days where I end up with a horrible stomach ache. It doesn’t feel the same as when I get gluttened.

(I’ve also learned that I have other food allergies, like dairy, so I stay clear of those foods as well.)

Is it normal to still have stomach pain/bloating/indigestion even after eliminating gluten from your diet? 
 

thanks!

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Recovery can take an average of 2 years IF you are 100% gluten-free. Many people take enzymes like GliadinX (they are a sponsor here) to help them deal with cross-contamination if they eat outside their homes...there are many studies that support their use for small amounts of accidental gluten:

https://www.celiac.com/search/?q=gliadinx&quick=1&type=cms_records2

Above all, you need to be 100% gluten-free, and you may also need to eliminate other things, at least temporarily, like cow's milk, corn, soy, etc., until you've fully healed.

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Thank you for the information. So is it normal to have flare ups during the recovery process? 

DJFL77I Experienced
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i'm at 5 months and i still have upset stomach..  not as bad as it was a few months earlier though..  its improving.. 

My Dr said 6 - 12 months.....

and don't eat at restaurants...

i never eat out... only fresh foods...

the only "packaged" foods i eat right now is:  Greek Yogurt / certified gluten free,  Bryers vanilla ice cream lactose free / gluten free,  and plain potato chips certified gluten free with only 3 ingredients, organic potatoes, sea salt, sunflower oil..

dairy doesn't bother me

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