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Question Regarding Sensitivity

Cheryl-C

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Cheryl-C
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So aside from a few slip-ups here and there, I've been doing gluten-free for roughly four, maybe five weeks. I've been noticing lately that when I accidentally stumble into some gluten, the response is a lot worse than it was before I went gluten-free.

For example: Last night, without thinking, I ate some of my favourite candy. Also last night, I got a really bad sinus headache and an iffy stomach. I checked the box of the candy this morning (once I realized my mistake) and it said "may contain wheat starch." Ugh.

I've been having GI/sinus issues for the last couple of years, but I've always been able to eat this candy without having such a dramatic response. Is it because I've removed gluten from my diet, so my body is reacting stronger now? Does that make sense? The longer I go gluten-free, the more sensitive I'll be to the odd glutening here and there?

Is that logical? Likely?

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I too noticed I had a sinus headache and was wondering why.....have been very careful watching what I ate. Been gluten-free about 2 weeks so maybe something slipped by me. Seems like all I do is Read and Eat! Haven't gotten into the routine yet - so I read everything.

Took some Advil cold n sinus hope that was ok.

Hope you feel better.

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So aside from a few slip-ups here and there, I've been doing gluten-free for roughly four, maybe five weeks. I've been noticing lately that when I accidentally stumble into some gluten, the response is a lot worse than it was before I went gluten-free.

For example: Last night, without thinking, I ate some of my favourite candy. Also last night, I got a really bad sinus headache and an iffy stomach. I checked the box of the candy this morning (once I realized my mistake) and it said "may contain wheat starch." Ugh.

I've been having GI/sinus issues for the last couple of years, but I've always been able to eat this candy without having such a dramatic response. Is it because I've removed gluten from my diet, so my body is reacting stronger now? Does that make sense? The longer I go gluten-free, the more sensitive I'll be to the odd glutening here and there?

Is that logical? Likely?

Yes, I'm afraid that's the way it all too often turns out. When your body was being assaulted by gluten it could not fight back so well, it was overwhelmed. Now that you have done some healing and your body has built up its reinforcements, new assaults are likely to be met with much more resistance. :lol:

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dilettantesteph
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I seem to have gotten much more sensitive to trace gluten. On the positive side, I get over glutenings, even those with severe symptoms, much faster than before. It's been 3 years now.

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Cheryl-C
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Yes, I'm afraid that's the way it all too often turns out. When your body was being assaulted by gluten it could not fight back so well, it was overwhelmed. Now that you have done some healing and your body has built up its reinforcements, new assaults are likely to be met with much more resistance. :lol:

Well go figure! LOL *awesome* No wonder everyone around here is so careful. I guess I'd better start being more careful too. Thanks for the input!

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