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[jodster33]

My 8 1/2 month old daughter has gone through some bowel surgeries due to twisted bowel and obstructions, but has been doing good for 3 months now. We have introduced new foods, waiting the standard 4 days in between. As of starting baby oatmeal, she has had chronic diahrrea. We do not think it is neccessarily an allergy, b/c she has no other symptoms of an allergy. Her poops seem very stinky and not the same as usual. We do not have any health history of my adopted husband, but I know there is no celiac on my side. I am wondering if it could be celiac disease? I want to call my pediatrician, but I am afraid they may think I am crazy. I just have this instinct that something is not right ( and always have when my DD has gotten sick). We stopped the oatmeal, and did rice cereal instead, and it seemed to get better. Thank you for any advice/stories you have.

Jodi

[AndreaB]

I've read other posts that indicated problems with oatmeal for children. My youngest (almost 8 months) is going to be starting oatmeal in probably another month so we'll find you how he does. Have you introduced all the fruits and veggies that you want to at this time? Has there been a problem with any other foods? I'm assuming the surgeries were 3 or more months ago. Do the doctor indicate how long she would take to heal and if any foods may be problems during that time? It sounds suspiscious to me, but whether she has an allergy or an intolerant to gluten would need to be researched further, either by blood test, allergy tests, stool tests by enterolab (www.enterolab.com), or testing individual glutenous foods and seeing how she does. Do you plan on trying a multigrain cereal anytime soon? I would give her a couple weeks to get back to normal after he oats and try the multigrain if you choose to go that route. Document anything you give her and whether there was a reaction or not.

[Carriefaith]

I think that you should have her tested for oatmeal allergy and celiac disease. Then you will know for sure.