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Feeling Hungry After I Just Ate And Skin Question.

Shashi

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Shashi Apprentice
Shashi
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Do any of you get a gnawing type pain after you eat, like you're still very hungry? I've been having this for several weeks now. I've lost 18 lbs. in the past few months, and I know with Celiac, you're not getting the nutrients you need, but do you still feel hungry even after eating a full meal?

Also, I read something on here about a skin condition that can be caused by Celiac. I have little red dots all over my tummy and upper arms, and it looks like the hair follicles on my stomach are plugged up with a small white core or something (not pus though.) Is this typical?

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beefree11 Newbie
beefree11
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I had symptoms of hunger after eating when I was dxd with a peptic ulcer. I am not celiac/gluten intol at all. Are you on supplemental vitamins?

As for the skin - there is a thread here : https://www.celiac.com/forums/forum/26-dermatitis-herpetiformis/ that could answer some questions for you! Hope this helps. :)

divamomma Enthusiast
divamomma
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Constant hunger was one of my main concerns when I took my daughter to see the dr. She would eat and 5 mins later ask for a snack, then 5 minutes after that ask for another snack and then start asking for lunch etc. It was silly. She did not eat overly large amounts but just ate non stop. She was always hungry. Since going going gluten free she does not constantly ask for food or say she is hungry all day long.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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Quite a few of us feel very hungrey after we are diagnosed and still healing. Sometimes I wonder if our bodies are basically going 'hey nutrients give me more!!!!'. If you feel hungry eat. If you are having actual pain and you haven't cut out dairy you may want to do so for now. If that doesn't help then do talk to your doctor. Liquid Pepto Bismal can help if you stomach is irritated. The constant hunger should resolve soon after you have healed a bit more.

cassP Contributor
cassP
Posted

sounds like you're describing Dermatitis Herpetiformis....

and ive heard from others on here- that as you're healing and you start absorbing more nutrients- your body is "awakened" and gets super hungry- wanting even more nutrients

Judy3 Contributor
Judy3
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I'm so glad this was posted. I'm about 2 1/2 months gluten free, had my diabetes meds cut because my blood sugar was going too low (good thing) and now it seems the more I exercise (finally have the energy to do that) I'm starving all the time. I live in WI so shoveled a mountain of snow tonight and then had a nice dinner of chicken with red pepper sauce, brown rice and broccoli and felt full, within the hour I was starving again.. I don't understand it but I'm glad to see that the 'healing process' can cause this. Nutrients etc.. I still get full rather quickly when I do eat so I must not be eating enough at a time. Always something new.. but soooo glad that I feel well again it's been years since I've had this much energy.

Cheers to you all.

cap6 Enthusiast
cap6
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Thanks for this posting. I thought I was nuts as no way could I be hungry after eating a good meal. An hour later - I am starved! Guess I will go ahead and eat. Thanks!

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Gluten Glutton Newbie
Gluten Glutton
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I've have the same thing. I don't know if my stomach rumbling came on more after the diagnosis, or if I was just more aware of it happening. Either way, it's starting to get better now. My body likes its nutrients, I guess! :)

Skylark Collaborator
Skylark
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Thanks for this posting. I thought I was nuts as no way could I be hungry after eating a good meal. An hour later - I am starved! Guess I will go ahead and eat. Thanks!

Have something rich after your meal, like a little peanut butter, a handful of nuts, some olives, or a piece of cheese if you're eating dairy. The fats will help you feel full when you know you have eaten enough.

CathyG Rookie
CathyG
Posted

me too!!!

I'm starving all the time. I'm only 5 days in with this diet and I can't stop eating.

Glad to know it's not just me.

Shashi Apprentice
Shashi
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I haven't started the diet yet, so I'm not sure since it normally occurs when you're healing if it's normal or not to be constantly feeling hungry. (I haven't been diagnosed yet either.)

cap6 Enthusiast
cap6
Posted

thanks skylark I will give that a try!

jessicalw28 Apprentice
jessicalw28
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Hmmm...I still feel hungry after eating too. Been on the diet about 6 weeks now.

As to the skin condition, have you looked into keratosis pilaris? I have this. It's where your hair follicles get plugged up with excess keratin. It causes a goosebump like appearance and your skin can be dry and itchy too. They are usually on arms, legs and butt, however, I do have a few on my tummy. They are getting better with the gluten-free diet!

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