Hangovers suck. But gluten hangovers? Hundreds of times worse! I have had a few gluten hangovers from being accidentally glutenized. Deli meat. Italian sausage. Oats in hamburgers I had in freezer. Twice.
There's really nothing I can do besides stop eating whatever caused the reaction and wait. The next several hours, I am on the verge of vomiting, so I just stop eating for the rest of the day. The day after I have gluten, I probably have less than 500 calories. It is a very unhealthy practice, but juice and gluten-free crackers are the only things I can stomach during that time. And then I lose two pounds that will take another month to gain back. My appetite usually fully returns by day three and then I make up for lost time.
One of my gluten-free friends was glutenized over the weekend. We were sending e-mails back and forth and I realized that there's nothing I can do or can offer him. Drink plenty of fluids? Eat what your body wants? Rest? Take it easy? Throw some inspirational quotes out there? This too shall pass. Or: If you are going through hell, keep going. I think that advice is identical to a traditional alcohol-induced hangover.
What gluten hangover tricks help you?
Water and sleep...or extended periods of horizontal couch surfing.
ReplyDeleteCoconut water help with dehydration. Take probiotics to revive your tummy. Drink Ginger tea or Gingerale it helps calm the tummy. Get plenty of rest.
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