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Gluten Free Effects

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I was diagnosed and been gluten free for about 2-1/2 weeks and feel no better nor worse.

I feel great except for the same symptom of getting hunger pangs / acidic stomach, and then gas 30 min after a meal. The meals I have been preparing have NO gluten or lactose in them, I'm positive. It would appear that something still is not right. It's not normal to have these continued symptoms while gluten free.

I have yet to follow up with the doctor, but suspect bacteria overgrowth ( which basically produces excess gas ) who knows. This whole diet is frustrating at times, because like so many other members of this forum who get extremely ill after being glutened, i have never felt any ill effects that would drive me to stay away from gluten. Yes, i thoroughly understand that you can have NO symptoms, yet I'm told that gluten is damaging my body.

Furthermore, I have read that bacteria overgrowth can "mimic" celiac villi blunting and blood tests are not always accurate. Sorry to vent, but I want to be 100% sure that gluten IS the problem before I go gluten free for the rest of my life.

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It can take quite some time to feel the benefits of a gluten free diet. Most of us have spent years damaging our bodies so it won't suddenly go away after a few weeks. I noticed some improvement after a week or two, more improvement after a month and then things got a bit worse-cut out dairy and was feeling great after another week. For my youngest, the effects were almost immediate. On the other hand, my uncle (who is also celiac, though not blood-related) took months to start feeling better.

JerryK Community Regular
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It took me about a month to feel the full effects of a gluten-free diet, but then I'm Gluten Intolerant with

Celiac not being confirmed.

After 6 weeks, I can tell you that it's been worth it. I'm reminded of how worth it if I try to sneak a cookie, which I did, once.

I understand your desire to KNOW it's the gluten before embarking on a gluten-free diet. I felt the same way.

I went on, went off, went on, off, on, off and at some point I KNEW. I'd say give it a while, then if you want to do a Gluten Challenge and see if you have symptoms, go for it. I'm betting you will have your answer then. I certainly did.

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