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Two nights ago I ate some dinner and didn't notice wheat on the label until it
was too late. That night I had terrible acid reflux that resulted in vomiting. My stomach felt
a bit queasy but no D. Is that an uncommon reaction?
A new reaction?
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Sort of - it might have simply been an uncommon side effect of gluten-sensitivity. Several of us, (including myself), sometimes had/have episodes of gastroparesis, (delayed emptying of the stomach contents), during reactions. Gastroparesis can lead to reflux/nausea/vomiting issues. Of course, acid reflux can simply be a result of poor digestion, (possibly due to insufficient stomach acid), and it's somewhat common with MC, since exposure to a food trigger can lead to general digestive system upset. Insufficient stomach acid can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, resulting in reflux. It's even possible that you might be developing an allergy to wheat, in the classic sense, but that's probably not very likely, since you should have noticed hives/rash/itching, etc., or other signs of a histamine reaction, such as watery eyes, runny nose, etc.
If/when you're experiencing such symptoms, be sure that you avoid lying on your right side, since that in itself can trigger reflux and associated symptoms for many of us.
Tex
If/when you're experiencing such symptoms, be sure that you avoid lying on your right side, since that in itself can trigger reflux and associated symptoms for many of us.
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.