Hi,

I was wondering - has anyone had the experience wherein running, or any kind of high impact exercise has actually exacerbated their symptoms? I know this sounds strange, but it seems that after I work out, I feel great for about three hours - and then my bloating seems to come back with a vengeance (worse than prior to getting on the treadmill!)

I am so baffled by this. Other forms of (low impact) exercise, such as walking and yoga, don't appear to have the same effect.

Mind you, I have really only experienced several days gluten free at a time since being diagnosed. But I am absolutely certain it was not due to a dietary mishap (at least not the first time I had a symptom relapse).

I thought I was being so careful.

No you aren't imagining things that happens to me and I exercize every day.

I am not sure what the specifics are as to WHY it happens, but it does

Hmm, I don't have this problem but then maybe it depends on what your symptoms are ? Mine are usually the aches & pains (which exercise helps), the sinus issues, and headache. I do get gut cramping and some bathroom issues, but usually a delayed reaction. I could certainly see that if you are one of those folks who must seek out a bathroom immediately, it could be a problem !

For me, exercise HELPS considerably when I've been glutened...but I am very careful what I eat so most of my glutenings are miniscule or cross contamination. Oh, and I run in the early am, before I even eat.

Maybe this could be related to the famous 'runner's runs'? I just read an article regarding a study where they found that probiotics helped with those sorts of symptoms.

I've noticed myself that I sometimes have soft stools when I've had an intense workout, and wondered if it could be related to the above mentioned runner's problem - and recently increased my intake of yogurt to see if there's a change.