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Gluten intolerance in toddler?


Nicbent35

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So my daughter is almost 4, i posted in here before about taking her off gluten myself as an experiment due to behavioral issues she was having (very angry and extreme tantrums). I started gluten-free Feb 8th, I’m happy to report it’s like I have a different kid. She has an occasional tantrum now but the kind that I expect out of a 3 year old.
 

At the same time I also started giving her a magnesium supplement, probiotics regularly, and a supplement to help with her constipation. I also changed some methods with how I was dealing with her tantrums…problem now is I’m wondering should I try to put her back on gluten and see how she does?? I never consulted with a doctor, never got her tested..I just did this on my own. But I have to admit I’m scared to screw up the progress we have made and scared to return to that old behavior. But at the same time, I don’t want her to have to live gluten free if it’s not necessary. Any words of wisdom with those more experienced with this? Someone suggested I try her on non-gmo gluten because she may not react to that?
 

Let me make clear tho, I’m very willing to continue to keep her off gluten if that’s what’s best but it’s hard to know at this point. 


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Thanks for reporting back @Nicbent35! You seem to understand the options and the risks. So, it is a decision you will just have to make. But you don't have to make it right away. You might consider keeping her gluten-free for a while yet. I would give it six months before considering adding gluten back in. Make sure the improvement you are seeing is due to removing gluten and not something else that will pass such that you see a reversion to former behavior and symptoms.

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6 minutes ago, trents said:

Thanks for reporting back @Nicbent35! You seem to understand the options and the risks. So, it is a decision you will just have to make. But you don't have to make it right away. You might consider keeping her gluten-free for a while yet. I would give it six months before considering adding gluten back in. Make sure the improvement you are seeing is due to removing gluten and not something else that will pass such that you see a reversion to former behavior and symptoms.

That’s a good thought, I didn’t think of that aspect of waiting longer! Thanks 

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