Wheat gluten free???

[pajohns]

Anyone whose tried a gluten free diet how long was it before you had an improvement in symptoms? I'm not celiac but gp recommended cutting out gluten for a week to see if I have any improvement but it's soo hard to do and so far (3days in) making no difference at all. Just very frustrating, especially around Christmas.

[Stupid_poos]

Hello - I did this about 98% for a month - made no difference 😢 They do say that if you aren’t coeliac then don’t give up gluten BUT people could still have intolerances! So its worth trying. It does take a long time to know if it works..... its much easier to do than lactose free. I recently made the decision to cut out milk (not all dairy/lactose) and that has made no difference either - other than not wanting to have milk again as I have now gone off the idea of it xxx

[pajohns]

I just feel it's pointless for just a week? But the gp has recommended it and I want to be able to say I tried when I see him next. Think I'll stick it out today, have a few days off for xmas and see. If my symptoms go nuts over xmas it might tell me something. Thanks for replying.

[Beetroot48]

Hi pajohns

Definitely keep with cutting out the gluten. If you are sensitive to it, it really affects your digestion and gut flora might b out of balance too. Take strong probiotics to help gut too. Not just cut out gluten. Work on your diet too and types of food you eat ( lots of advice on these pages)... eat plain rice and easy to digest food like cooked sweet potato and squashes whilst your tummy gets back to normal... just my 3 pennies worth.

[charliema77]

I have been gluten free for 4 years and also follow the fodmap diet. It is hard work but worth it. Cutting out gluten can take a few days to take effect so stick with it if you can. It's worth it in the long run if your symptoms are helped.