most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-23T23:38:49Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/13698 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten Naphtali 2010-11-07T12:09:25Z 2012-12-10T15:18:41Z

<p>So, I rarely cheat with gluten but I have twice in the last several months... One of those times being yesterday when I had a baguette. I'm noticing that both times that I had gluten- I ended up with a terrible case of insomnia. Has anyone else ever had that? Any science to this? It's 6am where I am right now and I've been up since 3:-( I don't think I'll be cheating this way again!! Thanks in advance paleo universe:-)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/13700#13700 Maggie 2010-11-07T13:24:16Z 2010-11-07T13:24:16Z

<p>Yes! I've had a similar experience. I usually wake up very hot too, like my metabolism is on overdrive. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/13705#13705 Marisa 2010-11-07T15:07:17Z 2010-11-07T15:07:17Z

<p>I had some cereal (Total) last night, got around 4 hours of sleep when I usually get 7-8 and now I feel like I have a slight hangover as well. Most likely an effect of the sugar/syrup in the flakes as well.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/13708#13708 Christie 2010-11-07T15:37:34Z 2010-11-07T15:37:34Z

<p>This happened to me this weekend. Was awake from 2:30 am to 6:00 am. No I don't know the science of it. And I hope I remember this next time I'm tempted.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/13740#13740 Eva 2010-11-08T03:52:27Z 2010-11-08T03:52:27Z

<p>I was actually more tired and slept more when I ate a lot of gluten. Small cheats now don't seem to effect me in any obvious way though. They don't seem to be enough to throw off my sleep, either more or less. I still sleep less now, even if I have a gluten cheat. I suspect that, at least in my case, the level of gluten damage is dose dependent. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/13788#13788 Miso Beno 2010-11-08T20:32:56Z 2010-11-08T20:32:56Z

<p>If you're really expressing a gluten sensitivity, and you haven't had gluten in a while it is possible that your body is mounting a mild immune response to glycoprotiens and you're experiencing some mild discomfort which would disrupt your ability to fall asleep. </p> <p>It's also possible that the entire episode could be psychosomatic and that you're keeping yourself up because you're anxious about your tasty cheat. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/13814#13814 Gina 2010-11-09T02:58:02Z 2010-11-09T02:58:02Z

<p>I recently completed a 6-week gluten challenge (was supposed to be 3-6 months but I could not tolerate it) directed by my endocrinologist. I didn't like the idea, but I never expected how sick gluten could make me feel. The insomnia and night sweats were horrific. Everything went back to normal within a week or so of stopping the gluten.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/13859#13859 Karna 2010-11-09T15:17:59Z 2010-11-09T15:17:59Z

<p>Yes absolutely - this happens to me as well. When I eat sugar and/or gluten I wake up at 3 am and is unable to go back to sleep at least for a few hours. I have tried it several times but each time I had both gluten and sugar during the day so I do not yet know which of them or both of them causes the insomnia.</p> <p>Interesting hearing that other people experience same symptoms.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/166639#166639 Internet Hornet 2012-12-10T13:26:09Z 2012-12-10T13:26:09Z

<p>It's 12-10-2012 and I'm asking the same question - are the two related? I haven't had a full night's sleep in over two weeks. I thought it was initiated from a bout with a stomach virus coupled with a case of the flu. Flu and virus are gone, but here I am. I have been up all night. The last couple of week's I have averaged about 3 to 4 hours of sleep per day. I usually average around nine to twelve hours over a 24 hr. period. I take maintenance meds. which add to the lenghty sleep time. 9 to 10 overnight, 2 to 3 during the afternoon. However, since I have developed a "sensitivity" to glutin and wheat, my world has changed immensely. Insomnia seems to be one of the new walk-ins in my life. From what I have read, Celiac can cause from Chronic Fatigue syndrome to insomnia. So, go figure. Internet Hornet @ 7:50am 12/10/12</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/13698/insomnia-issues-and-gluten/166646#166646 arugula 2012-12-10T15:18:41Z 2012-12-10T15:18:41Z

<p>Yes. I'm a diagnosed celiac and this is one of my symptoms. I'm also usually VERY ANGRY about being insomniac. There's a mood swing component for me too. Brain fog, sometimes a fever and if there was enough gluten, gut pain and D. :P</p>