Withdrawals

I learned something last night. I know, about time huh?! ;) I was really starting to wonder if how I was feeling has had something to do with going off gluten. Why not look it up? It sounds to me that having gluten "withdrawals" is pretty common. That means my headaches, muscle pains, stomach pains(bloating, sharp pains, etc), being extra tired, being overly hungry, dizzy, light-headed, weak, etc are just my bodies way of having "withdrawals".

An article from www.LiveStrong.com states:

Withdrawal

Consumption of gluten triggers production of exorphins, which are opiate chemicals with similar results as endorphins---promoting feelings of calm. Pamela Compart and Dana Laake explain how in some people, gluten and/or casein can mimic opiates, such as morphine and heroin. When these foods are removed, intense cravings and even drug withdrawal-like symptoms can result. According to Julia Ross in the "Diet Cure," "going without one or more of the big-three allergy foods could land you in an unbearable withdrawal state, causing your body to start screaming like any addict's body does without its drugs...Even one allergy-addiction can easily become a nightmare of cravings, overeating, weight gain, mood swings, and guilt."

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/322978-symptoms-of-gluten-free-detox/#ixzz1m3cFpcbx



I ended up calling my Doctor's office the other day when I was getting my excruciatingly sharp abdominal pain. I wanted to talk with him because in my mind, I thought that since I had been on the diet for a few days I shouldn't be getting those pains, right? I got a call back the next day and my Doctor said that it can actually take about 6 weeks until I start noticing a difference. It also sounds like it will get worse before it gets better. Yay for me!!

Breakfast: GF Cinnamon Chex
Lunch: Baked potatoes w/ butter, cheese, and green onions.
Dinner: Bratwurst wrapped in cheese and broccoli.

It is so nice to see that there are still a lot of things I can eat that are the same as before.


P.S. Not sure why it is posting so funky