No what you describe does not happen, when a person is on a gluten free diet. Being as sick as you say you are, you need to see a doctor. It would be a good idea to see one as soon as you can.

CaptAmerica

Keep a food diary. You are likely reacting to something that you still can't digest. The villi take some time to heal. And the body can take a couple years to fully recover.

Also, stop eating those processed GF items. They use xanthan gum and another thing to make them rise and have texture like wheat products. Those can cause all sorts of digestive upset.

It is best to stick with naturally GF for at least 3 to 6 months - fresh meat, veggies, and fruits.

Also, there are compounds in wheat that cause withdrawal type symptoms in some individuals. Stick with it for the 3 months before you try chasing for some other causes.

Thanks brightside987 I just read up on gluten withdrawal I never even considered that! It sounds very plausible. I will try eating only fresh foods for awhile and hopefully that'll help. Otherwise back to the doc...

Hi, slsimpson. Have you made sure your food doesn't contain hidden gluten? Gluten hides under several names. Also, you might have an additional food sensitivity. For instance, I must avoid MSG, maltodextrin, artificial sweeteners, etc. One of my friends must avoid gluten and soy, while another must avoid gluten, dairy, and canola oil. Keep a food and health diary, whereby you list everything you eat (even 1 bite of something), and also write down how you feel each day. You might be able to find a pattern that points out some other food trigger. Lastly, consider a reaction to environmental toxins, such as cleaning products. Best wishes to you.

My son didn't show any improvement on a gluten free diet for over 2 months, then he was suddenly much better. Most of the stuff on line says you recover in a few weeks, but it can take much much longer for some people. You may or may not have other food sensitivities, but you also may just need to give it a lot more time.