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Posted by Leelee (Member # 19112) on :
 
I just started my gluten-free diet four days ago and I feel wonderful. I had no idea I could feel so free, unfettered and happy. And all of this despite my Lyme, Babs and Bart!

But, I have developed constipation and I am wondering if anyone knows if this is a normal response to such a drastic eating change and when I can expect to see some improvement.

Unfortunately, prior to finding out I needed to go gluten-free I had been plagued for years with diarreha.

Thanks!
 
Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
 
That's wonderful you feel better. I sure wish these 10 months of G/F D/F yielded anything but hassle with me. [Frown] I would guess the constipation reaction isn't all so unusual.

I seem like the one person who a G/F D/F diet failed miserably. What's new?
 
Posted by kim812 (Member # 17644) on :
 
Leelee- I was on the gluten free diet for 13 days (I think) and I started getting constipation also. I never had a problem ever in my life with that.

I was reading the packages of the stuff I had bought which was gluten free and there is hardly any fiber in most of the products I had bought. I am use to eating alot of fiber.

So I started eating alot of salads and fresh fruit and it helped out alot. I do think it has something to do with the drastic eating changes.
I know for the first week I actually felt worse not eating wheat etc...

So maybe adding extra roughage in the forms of salads, fruit and vegetables would help. Good luck and I am happy to hear you already are feeling a difference.

Kim
 
Posted by Leelee (Member # 19112) on :
 
Thank you, Kim.

I will try adding more fruits and veggies. It should be a bit easier this time of year with all the fresh produce available.
 
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
 
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Flax seed meal with lots of water will also do the trick. Of course, LOTS and LOTS of bright colored veggies and a few dark berries are best.

Quinoa ("keen-wa") is also a wonderful non-gluten whole grain with a high amino acid content.

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Posted by dmbfan (Member # 11948) on :
 
I make a drink everynight of Magnesium-its called Calm-you can get it at healthfood store. It helps to loosen things up.
 


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