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Immune system and Celiac Disease

Jenn D

By Jenn D
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I am curious to hear anyone's thoughts on the immune system.and Celiac Disease. My 12 year old son was diagnosed a year ago. He was always catching colds etc. pre diagnosis.  The strange thing is since he's been gluten free his immune system reacts strongly. For example,  all of his friends caught 5th disease (a viral skin rash) he had a fever of 102 for half of a day and was completely fine the next. 

This week he had a sore throat and got a fever of 104.3 for half of a day and the next day the fever was completely gone. Although he still has a bit of a sore throat. His friends also have the same and have been sick for days. My concern is the high fevers. Why is his immune system  reacting so strongly to any illness? He's never had high fevers before. He has been much healthier since going gluten free, but these fevers are scary. I would love to hear your stories or thoughts. Thank you

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One thing I would point out is that he as now entered adolescence and there are a lot of changes in general going on in his body.

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That is true, but usually the older you get the less likely it is to have a high fever. His friends the same age aren't having an immune response like this. The only difference is the Celiac....Very good point though. I really appreciate it

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Do his fevers respond to acetamenophen? 

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yes they do

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