Gluten Challenge Prior To Endoscopy

[Sadmum]

Hi I'm new.

Just some quick questions about challenge before endoscopy for a child.

Our background.... My 5 year old son suffers DH and although his skin biopsy was technically inconclusive (he was gluten-free for 7 weeks prior), there were antibodies present so my Dr has advised me to keep him strict gluten free.

He was referred to the gastroenterologist at the kids hospital (public system) months ago due to suspected DH and therefore coeliac disease. He now has an appointment date and I am considering cancelling it although it would be great to get the official dx.

A gluten challenge of any duration will cause pain and suffering for him due to DH and he also has moderate gastric symptoms. I am probably not going to challenge him again, but I am curious as I have read the endoscopy challenge can be as short as 2 weeks?

To parents of kids diagnosed after a challenge...

How long was your challenge? how much gluten did you child consume? The recommendations in Australia are 2 slices of bread per day for 6-8 weeks.

Any advice/experience greatly appreciated =)

[StephanieL]

If they suspect DH and he has an active case he's getting gluten somehow so they should be able to do a skin biopsy again to check. That would mean no need for an endo (unless you want one for a baseline).  A + for DH IS a Celiac dx.