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Overweight Kids And Celiac


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For the last 2 years my 11 yr old dd has had stomach aches sometimes to the point that she would sweat and have to stop and lean on something to hold her up. We could never pinpoint what the problem was. We had her tested for celiac and it came back negative. She now takes a fiber chew everyday and doesn't hardly ever have the stomach aches anymore. Just once in while. Stress seems to bring on the aches too. My bil was dx with celiac disease 1 year ago and now my dh has been pretty much dx'd with celiac disease. Dh has been wheat free for about 7 weeks now and hasn't had any problems.

My question is... I have read somewhere on here about the body thinking it is in starvation mode when it is not. My dd is overweight right below her belly button to her pelvic area. Has anyone else experienced this? Yes this summer she has eaten more but during school she isn't eating as much but still seems to gain weight easily.

Yes I know dd should be on a wheat free diet. I want to know if this overweight issue is a possible sign of celiac.

Thanks for the help!


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KayJay Enthusiast

Maybe she is bloated? I know I was very bloated and had a lot of water weight before I was diagnosed. I have heard of Celiacs being overweight before.

beaglemania Rookie

Yes she could probably be bloated.

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