Posted by sukarno on May 22, 2007, at 6:34:05
Hi everyone. :-)
I was curious how many folks here are on a gluten-free diet or a gluten-free/casein-free diet. I've been on a gluten-free/casein-free diet since December. I buy only whole foods such as rice, broccoli, potatoes, extra virgin olive oil and rarely beef. Results have been great even though I haven't been investigated for Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance.
I noticed a drastic reduction in GERD (acid reflux) symptoms when I abstained from wheat products and other foods containing gluten. I can go to bed now on a full stomach without any acid reflux/heartburn. I also notice fewer intestinal pains (usually right-sided).
Coincidentally or not, I noticed a reduction in anxiety two months into the diet. I feel more relaxed. I was even able to cut back on Valium from 4 tablets a day to 3 tablets in March and feel just fine.
Now that I look back, I was so "wired" when I was eating lots of wheat (especially pasta and whole wheat bread).
I also read recently that gluten intolerance is linked to panic attacks, anxiety and depression.
My depression lifted when my anxiety decreased but now the depression is coming back (I really need a vacation...I'm sure that's the cause in this case. Maybe I should go to the beach or somewhere peaceful out in the country.)
I still take Stablon (tianeptine) too.
Just curious and would like to hear more from those on this diet or who have more information to share on this.
It was hard giving it up (I'd almost say it was addictive!) in the beginning, but now I have no pasta/wheat/bread cravings whatsoever.
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