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Being that we moved to Germany a month ago, this was our first visit with the doctor. Considering I was expecting a military doctor, I went in expecting to have to argue, coerce, bribe, fight, etc to get a referral to a GI doc. I told the doc that my 12 yo dd was diagnosed 4 months ago with Celiac by symptoms only (no blood test or biopsy) and was put on the diet. I told her that at one point we decided to go low gluten instead of gluten free (in case I got a military doc that didnt believe me, she'd still have a small amount of gluten in her system so she could be tested) and she broke out in hives, so she has been as gluten free as possible for the last 3 full months. Its worked wonders. Her stomach aches are gone and her eczema has greatly improved. The doctor said that as far as she's concerned...Morganne has Celiac. "If the diet works, then that is diagnostic". I was really surprised. Im sure its because she did her medical training in the UK (her bedside manner left something to be desired, but beyond that she was GREAT). She's referring us to the GI doc so that we can talk to them about testing the babies (I will not concent to the biopsy, but I do want the blood tests) and myself for Celiac as well. Considering my grandfather and one of my sisters has had a positive diagnosis, and now my daughter...I'd say its safe to assume that I have celiac disease also...but I want it documented in my chart.

Ok, I think I'm done rambling. Just wanted to share that every once in a while, you get a pediatrician who actually listens and responds...then hell actually does freeze over and you get a second one right behind the first lol

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Wow, how nice to actually find one of those few incredible doctors who know what they're doing, especially after just moving to a foreign country. I can imagine that having a doctor who understands will make your stay in Germany so much more pleasant.

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That's great that you found a supportive doctor! We have finally found a very informed doctor as well, which is a refreshing change. There are good ones out there, it's just that sometimes you have to go through a few duds first, lol.

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