The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Top Ways to Recover After Gluten Exposure: Part 1
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Whether it happened when you dined at a restaurant that didn’t have a dedicated 100% gluten-free kitchen, or when you ate the meatloaf that your aunt insisted didn’t have any bread or flour it in, or even if you have no idea how it happened, many of those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease who follow a real food template have been there: the unfortunate accidental exposure to gluten that is often referred to as “glutening” or “being glutened”. When gluten is eliminated from the diet for a period of time, re-exposure will often lead to unpleasant reactions in people with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance. Symptoms of gluten exposure can vary widely and may include: Muscle and Body Aches Joint Pain Fatigue Bloating or Gas Nausea or Stomach Cramps Constipation or Diarrhea Rashes, Acne, or Other Skin Disturbances Headaches or Migraines Depression or Anxiety Brain fog Irritability Exacerbation of Existing Disease Processes The severity of symptoms from gluten exposure and the length of …