We know that it takes 6-8 hours (allowing for differences in people, of course) for food to pass through the stomach and small intestines. Then, a lot more hours for digestion to go take place in the large intestine (the colon) before excretion.
If we, with MC, eat a food inadvertently that is a No-No food for us, those we have developed antibodies to, how soon does our digestive system recognize that and react? I know that everyone is different but is there a rule of thumb to this question?
Thanks,
Susan
Digestion Question
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Hi Susan,
In my own experience, gluten reactions (diarrhea) usually begin to occur somewhere in the 3–6 hour range (usually closer to 3 than to 6 hours). I believe this is fairly common, though times may vary somewhat for others. Dairy products and soy seem to take a little longer (6–24 hours), but that may just be me.
Note that anyone who is truly allergic to a food (by classic allergy criteria), will react in just a few minutes to maybe 20 minutes at the most.
Tex
In my own experience, gluten reactions (diarrhea) usually begin to occur somewhere in the 3–6 hour range (usually closer to 3 than to 6 hours). I believe this is fairly common, though times may vary somewhat for others. Dairy products and soy seem to take a little longer (6–24 hours), but that may just be me.
Note that anyone who is truly allergic to a food (by classic allergy criteria), will react in just a few minutes to maybe 20 minutes at the most.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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When I wàs super inflamed reactions would start at 20min mark. (Cramping, urgent D)
After some healing it was 3 hours or so. (Mild cramping, mc Mud type stools)
With more healing mild reactions tend to be 12-16 hours. ( mild cramping, softer stools. )
With all of the above the worst symptoms is the joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog.
After some healing it was 3 hours or so. (Mild cramping, mc Mud type stools)
With more healing mild reactions tend to be 12-16 hours. ( mild cramping, softer stools. )
With all of the above the worst symptoms is the joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog.
Gabes Ryan
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Thanks, Tex and Gabes.
I don't have joint pain or brain fog but the fatigue can hit me big-time! I am in a bit of a flare and am trying to figure out why. I know what to look for, I believe. I have been taking a 2-3 mile walk, 50% uphill, after eating dinner and I can't help but wonder if that is at least a part of my D lately. It is not advised to exercise right after eating. Duh, Susan! My husband and I have been doing it because it's cooler outside after dinner, not that our heat compares to many others in the country. I won't walk after eating now and see if that makes a difference as well as going back to the basics.
Susan
I don't have joint pain or brain fog but the fatigue can hit me big-time! I am in a bit of a flare and am trying to figure out why. I know what to look for, I believe. I have been taking a 2-3 mile walk, 50% uphill, after eating dinner and I can't help but wonder if that is at least a part of my D lately. It is not advised to exercise right after eating. Duh, Susan! My husband and I have been doing it because it's cooler outside after dinner, not that our heat compares to many others in the country. I won't walk after eating now and see if that makes a difference as well as going back to the basics.
Susan
That might be the problem. Exercise definitely interferes with digestion, especially as the intensity is increased. It's not good to eat too close to bedtime, but if you could delay dinner until after the walk (or do a more relaxing, less demanding walk), it might help.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.