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Coastie17 Newbie
Coastie17
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Desperately seeking advice- our son was finally diagnosed after five long years (more actually but five of my desperately seeking answers). Every MD kept saying "well, no need to test for celiac since he is not emaciated and he is growing on target ". Finally going to see a specialist and getting the answers we were desp seeking felt good- I took him off gluten a year ago- just out of desperation and it was a miracle. Now though he has terrible mouth ulcers- could there be hidden gluten somewhere?? Any ideas?? Also he has a chronic cough!! Off and on for over five years as well- so bad that it causes him to miss lots of school- his lungs are good (has history of asthma but it's well controlled) - the MD thinks it's not related to the celiac but gas no clue what's causing it-- anyone have anything like this w your child?? The cough is affecting his education, sports, etccc- desperately seeking answers :(

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notme Experienced
notme
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have you had his vitamin levels checked lately?

Coastie17 Newbie
Coastie17
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No we have not- anything specific I should ask for?? We have been seeing an allergy specialist but I am really thinking about looking into a more focused specialist?? Do they have ones specifically for Celiac??

notme Experienced
notme
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a gastro doc would be able to help you better if you think your son has celiac.  my doc tests my vitamin levels at every visit (every 6 months) i never got any mouth sores, but i had dh <crazy itchy skin rash) and celiac presents itself at any opportunity, unfortunately.  i used to have asthma, but it has settled down and my lungs are clear.  only have to use my inhaler if i am sick <which is so much more infrequent since i've been gluten free.  almost never, in fact, and i've not had to take ANY antibiotics in 4 years.  big change from having pneumonia once or twice a year.  

 

on an unrelated side note, my daughter used to get mouth sores from eating too many tomatoes or orange juice, etc, from the acid i guess?  she has to limit these things.  she doesn't have celiac.   

 

it's so hard when our kids are sick  :(  i hope you find some answers.

Coastie17 Newbie
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I know thanks so much! He has been officially diagnosed w celiac and I am an RN and still feel overwhelmed I just ache for him! The coughing causes his whole body to hurt because it goes on for so long :(. I just can't figure out (back to his mouth lol) where I could be missing the gluten?? If it's in something I just didn't know or what?? Or if he will be super sensitive and maybe it's cross contamination? I am just clueless

notme Experienced
notme
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read through this, it may help you to find where he may be getting gluten unknowingly :)

 

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/91878-newbie-info-101/

 

read around this forum, too.  lots of info and maybe you can find someone who has similar issues.  

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
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Is the cough related to bronchial tubes (spasms) or lungs? My brothers have asthma and they could never play sports. One chronically clears his throat with a little cough. Sounds like your son's cough is worse.

Are his meds gluten free? Is the house gluten free? Pet food? School?

Allergies to mold in your house? Pets, milk, eggs, nuts? Has he been tested by the allergist? Anything positive?

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One of our kids gets chronic cough with gluten exposure. Last episode was triggered by an orthodontic appliance in her mouth. A few years ago we had issues with her chronic cough when we were still trying to sort out diet and protocols. Sometimes I wonder if the cough is GERD related, or perhaps EE. I just don't understand it! And it is debilitating! I hope you figure out something. We have to keep very strict home and school protocols in place. I am happy to answer questions about our experiences and help brainstorm possible gluten sources if you want.

Coastie17 Newbie
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That is actually what I am beginning to wonder?? It iciness and goes and the MDs are clueless but we live at the beach and do not have any really specialists nearby :( serious considering driving somewhere away to get hello :( thanks everyone's all this advice gives me diff resources to investigate!

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SMRI
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What is he taking for his asthma?  Several inhalers can cause the mouth sores if he is not rinsing his mouth well after using them.  The cough could also be related to his asthma and maybe needs a med adjustment.

Coastie17 Newbie
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I am a nurse- which is what makes this that much more frustrating!!!!! Lol- his asthma is well controlled- lungs are clear, pulse ox great, and he is only taking Qvar (not Advair or Spiriva or anything) and he brushes his teeth directly after!! The more and more I investigate the more I wonder if it isn't something either in his school or that they are cleaning the school with?!!! He does well on weekends and by Monday they are calling me to get him?!!! His school is very very clean but it was built in the 70s and we live at the beach- the land of moisture??! I just can't help but wonder??!

cap6 Enthusiast
cap6
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Mouth sore were one of my first symptoms before being diagnosed six to eight of them at a time.    I still get them from time to time now but usually they heal over night.  He might be getting some gluten from some place....  In the meantime you might ask the doctor for Miracle Mouth if his sore are over the top bad.  It's a prescription that numbs the mouth.  Might help when he has a really bad out break 

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Purpletie3 Newbie
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Stick with it Mom...he's very lucky to have you. I had mouth sores since I can remember...They thought it may be a sensativity to tooth paste so I switched from whitening back to Tom's and it seemed to go away a little. However, I can't remember having one mouth sore since I went gluten-free. I also had scalp itches which went away with gluten-free lifestyle. Switched out all my shampoo's, lotions, soap, cosmetics...lots of reading...sneaky where they put wheat in as a cheap filler.

 

Good luck to you!

frieze Community Regular
frieze
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is he old enough to self advocate at school?

is he sharing lunches?

is he participating in art and crafts?

is the bus to school clean?

is his desk, etc, clean?

indeed, the cough could be from GERD, or allergy, has his histamine level been checked?

w8in4dave Community Regular
w8in4dave
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I also get mouth sores usually on the roof of my mouth. A dentist DX'd me with Lichen Planus it is an auto immune disease. I am not really sure if I actually have it or not he didn't do a swab. But Last year my toe nails came loose and my hair was falling out. When my toe nail fell off my Dr. Sent in in for labs. It was not fungal. I went to a Dermatologist he took one look at my toe and said that looks like Lichen Planus. He thought my hair was Female balding Pfftt! I think it all has to do with Lichen Planus. I think it all has to do with years of not enuf vitamins. My hair still falls out but I think it's starting to come back. There is a mouth wash out called "Miracle Mouth Wash" You have to get a script. for it. OMG it made my mouth feel so much better. But now I don't get the sores as often. I am hoping it is finally leaving my body. 

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