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2 Year Old With Down Syndrome And Pos. Celiac

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My 2 year old son with Down Syndrome has been tested for Celiac. We received the labs back today but Doctor out of town for one week. One of the antigens was elevated at 43.0 It was Gliadin Abs, Iga/Iga. Does this idicate Celiac?? I would like any help, so I can either worry for one week or relax.

Cindy

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Welcome to the Forum Cindy!

I know that it's hard not to worry when your not sure about the diganosis. Do you know if your son's Dr. did any other blood tests on the Celiac Panel?

My dd was 2 1/2 when we had her tested. My dd tested positive for anti-gliadin anti-bodies but didn't have a positive ttg or EMA. My dd Dr. says that she is gluten intolerant because she is producing anti-bodies to gluten. Because she was young when we found the intolerance he feels that she doesn't not have damage from gluten. However, celiac disease runs in our family. I just got tested and found out a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure all Dr.'s would recommend that she be gluten-free. However, we decided with her Dr. that she could benefit from a gluten-free and perhaps prevent the intolerance from turning into celiac disease later in her life.

She has done wonderful with a gluten-free lifestyle, her digestive system is still recovering but is making good progress. I can't tell you how much happier she is. She also has some other intolerance and allergies and it has made such a difference since we've removed the offending foods!! :)

Take care :)

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