Gluten allergy associated with IBS

Momm2five

Hi,
I am new to the group and just recently back to MFP.
I have been back on this weight loss journey for 16 days and have cut out all bread, pasta, potatoes and rice. Been eating green veggies, cottage cheese, eggs, cheese, meats and skipping on any snacking except for some natural peanut butter, almonds or pork rinds.
I have suffered with IBS my entire life and it has only gotten worse over the years. I am used to having "stomach issues" on a daily basis and work my life around it.
So, long story short... For the last 16 days I have been symptom free. No issues with my stomach since cutting out the things listed above. After some research maybe I have had a gluten allergy all this time...?
Isn't that crazy! I am asking if anyone had similar symptoms that were resolved from going GF?

tyoung526

Hey! I just joined this group and your post drew my attention. I, too, have IBS. About six months ago, my rheumatologist told me that she thought some of my symptoms, including my IBS symptoms, could be a gluten intolerance. Sure enough, when I stopped eating gluten, I saw an almost instantaneous lessening of symptoms. Now, I rarely have a bout of IBS. So, yes,, there is a connection between gluten and your IBS!!!!

musicfan68

I was diagnosed as a child with IBS because they ruled out everything else. As an adult, I went to the doctor complaining of symptoms again, and he asked if I had ever gone gluten free. I tried it, and my stomach issues were gone. Ended up going to an allergist and found that I am allergic to wheat, and a couple of other foods, so it has probably been this wheat allergy all along. It is really hard to stick to the gluten free diet - I do pretty good, then I will absentmindedly have a sandwich or something.

After having a few middle of the night episodes of stomach upset, I really need to get back to gluten free eating. In the summer it's easy - I live in the midwest and there are all kinds of fruits and vegetables available that aren't in winter.