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I was hoping someone might help me sort out why I have been feeling "out of it" and clumsey. I have been gluten free (besides a few mishaps) for 2 months now and have been improving. The last three days though, I have felt like I've been drifting through a dream and I am feeling clumsey (mostly my hands) and a little dizzy from time to time. This fogginess in my head is really bothering me because I feel like I have had too much to drink or something. I can 't think of anything I have eaten lately that could have had gluten in it. I'm afraid to pick up my kids or drive anywhere. Hope someone can help.

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I was hoping someone might help me sort out why I have been feeling "out of it" and clumsey. I have been gluten free (besides a few mishaps) for 2 months now and have been improving. The last three days though, I have felt like I've been drifting through a dream and I am feeling clumsey (mostly my hands) and a little dizzy from time to time. This fogginess in my head is really bothering me because I feel like I have had too much to drink or something. I can 't think of anything I have eaten lately that could have had gluten in it. I'm afraid to pick up my kids or drive anywhere. Hope someone can help.

I feel that way quite often. I blame it on the celiac. But I have learned by reading these messege boards here that the others celiacs seem to be MUCH better at taking thier multi vitamins and B-12. And from what I've read, this helps a lot.

I take my vitamins about 3 days in a row, about twice a month. ONCE in a while I go about 7 days in a row. From what I have read about what you describe, this would be the first and easiest thing to try, if you aren't already.

I've got to get better at these vitamins!!! There is a thread today regarding the people who sleep all the time and are groggy. Vitamens seem to help a lot.

I am sure a lot more advice will follow on this... Good luck!

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CarlaB Enthusiast
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Have you had blood work done? Could you be anemic? B12 is another good suggestion. I'd get the blood work done to be sure everything's right.

Brain fog can be a result of your body not being able to keep up with detoxing the toxins, for whatever reason. Maybe if you're eating significantly better than you were before you body might be "cleaning house".

Keep on the diet. Have your blood checked out. If you don't continue to progress, then I'd start looking at what else might be going on.

I can totally relate to what you're saying ... my brain fog and vertigo are horrible.

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I feel like I have had too much to drink or something.

If it's any consolation, you're not alone! I feel the same way. Right now actually! It's like I've had a couple of glasses of wine (but don't feel the positive mood effects) and my eyes are sensitive to light. I feel like I'm dropping the ball so to speak at work as a result. I just can't focus on anything for very long. I've been taking Centrum Performance vitamins and a calcium supplement with vitamin D everyday. I seem to feel much better when I'm at home on the weekends, I have minimal fog and my intestines behave better if you know what I mean. Just not as much. I'm wondering if I'm getting glutened too or maybe if work is just stressing me out (I don't feel that it is though). I've been trying to be gluten free for about a month now.

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EmilyElizabeth, have you been "trying" to be gluten-free for a month, or have you been gluten-free for a month? There is a difference! Trying usually is a code word for not really doing it. ;)

If gluten is the problem, the brain fog will go away, give it time. If after a few months it doesn't go away, then start looking for what else might be wrong. Healing takes time. You didn't get this way overnight, and you won't get better overnight either. Patience. Compliance --100%!

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Brain fog can be a result of your body not being able to keep up with detoxing the toxins, for whatever reason. Maybe if you're eating significantly better than you were before you body might be "cleaning house".

I am eating better, and the vitamins I'm taking are powerful detox vitamins. Maybe that is what is going on. I feel better this afternoon for the first time. I have not had blood work done on me. If this continues though, I think I'd better.

You have been a terrific help Carla, more than once. Thank you!

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