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Ok here it goes. I am new to the Paleo/Primal nutrition lifestyle. My elimination of wheat has come to an end. As of this morning no more grains/wheat products. Yes I am also reading labels. It is in the majority of our food items. That being said there were several things I noticed while I was eating grains/gluten/wheat. Some of this is graphic I guess. First is the extreme gas I had. It was chronic and all day when I was at the peak of CW eating. Also along with that came anal itching..LOL!! Sorry just part of the problem I guess. Bloating or feeling like my stomach was extended out more was also noticable. The other typical sugar high/low was there as well. I will say this much grains play hell on the brain as well. That craving is powerful.

Are the symptoms I described above typical of a wheat/gluten intolerance?

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Kevin

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BAMBAM · Answer 1 · 2011-07-10 02:54:10Z UTC

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I was a fart machine before I eliminated dairy and wheat/gluten containing grains.

Now? I don't even have to wear deodorant.

answered Jul 10 2011 at 2:54

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Jules K · Answer 2 · 2011-06-24 15:55:38Z UTC

I had a lot of painful bloating and gas that goes away when I'm not having gluten (I had a negative endoscopy for Celiac, and am able to tolerate small amounts sometimes). With the itching though, I wonder if you have candida? If you still have these symptoms after cutting gluten for awhile, you may need to cut all sugars including honey & fruit. If you are really uncomfortable you may want to see a doc. They just tried to put me on IBS pills & I had much better results with the dietary route tho...

egk · Answer 3 · 2011-06-26 01:50:48Z UTC

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definitely a possibility. I don't miss that nasty itch or the cravings - hang in there!

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Justine · Answer 4 · 2013-05-26 03:47:15Z UTC

I ate gluten today for the first time in 2 weeks and the symptoms were almost instant:

Stiffness in the back of the neck, sort of like an itch inside the neck, not sure whether that is related but it appeared about half an hour after ingestion.
Bloating and gas (started 90 minutes after ingestion).

None of these are painful; just unpleasant.

This is the first time I connect symptoms to gluten intolerance so directly so I guess that's it for me: Paleo for life.

Symptoms of wheat/gluten intolerance?

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