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Originally Posted by wxxu
Thanks for sharing your gluten story - it is encouraging! How long did you start to feel better after gluten-free diet? Do you continue to feel better after its turned corner? Did you experience withdrawal in the first few weeks? Thank you again!  |
Hi wxxu,
I believe I started to really notice a difference after about 3 months, and yes I still feel better. Less anxiety, better mood, better sleep. There is no way to know for sure if it's helping my PD, but I did feel more comfortable in my body, less rigid. I figure it's just one less potential problem for my body.
I didn't experience any withdrawal... I just had about 3 months of an adjustment period, where I had to learn how to eat - find out which foods contain gluten, be sure to always ask at restaurants.
A real turning point came for me at Christmas that year. I remember looking at all the food that I DIDN'T eat, watching everyone eat baguettes and cheese and cakes - and I just imagined the pile of food that I would have normally eaten and I had a mind-shift - suddenly it all looked disgusting to me. I haven't missed it since. If I have a craving I will eat a gluten free bread or cookie, but I mostly keep my diet at veggies, meats, fruits and rice.
It's an easy experiment to try, inexpensive and safe!