Diagnosis Age And Sensitivity Realtion

[simonsmama]

I have heard if one is diagnosed young they are extremely sensitive. My son was diagnosed w/ Celiac at 18 months. THe doc mentioned this and I have heard it again from somewhere, but cannot locate any info. THe thing is that he was sick w/ vomiting and diarrhea and distended painful belly while on wheat/gluten products. But he was never hospitalized for it. I have heard many tell of that experience.....Anyone know of resources or research that discusses sensitivity or severity of disease related to age of diagnosis??

[Guest ~wAvE WeT sAnD~]

Simonsmama--

Hello there! I hope your son is doing well

The only thing I know is that infants can be misdiagnosed as FTT (Failure to Thrive) if they are malnourished because of celiac disease. From what I've heard through the testimonials of Celiacs who were diagnosed during infancy, it definitely seems to be harder on younger, developing bodies.

Take care,

[tarnalberry]

I think it's a coincidental causal relationship. You get the diagnosis in young kids only when it's bad - it's overlooked or passed off as something else in those who aren't as sensitive. They still have it; they're just overlooked in the diagnosis, or expected to "grow out of whatever is bothering them".

[simonsmama]

Thank you to both of you!

When Simon was 2 months old he developed severe rashes that by 6 months had been linked to food allergies- dairy and egg. He had wheat for the first time at 12 months- birthday cake- and of course it was constantly introduced after that .....and over the next six months was sick with "stomach bugs" that never completely healed on 3 week cycles. He lost weight but it was hard for the doc to be concerned because although he had been in 10Oth percentile he was still in 80th percentile. He was a good nurser still and did not get dehydrated but had the distended belly and constant tummy upset. Our doc checked w/ the allergy doc who said Simon had not tested positive for a wheat allergy and it was not likely food related. But at the scheduled followup visit and "recheck" of allergies wheat and rye revealed themselves as allergens. We did a blood test that was "absolutely positive" and stopped gluten in any form. After 2 days the diarrhea slowed and vomiting ceased. After a few weeks the belly went to a normal shape. After a month Simon was eating us out of house and home! And for 2 well checks now he has gained "weight but not height". This summer he has SPROUTED up tall.

He is happier, sleeps better, is learning and talking quickly,and healthy!!!

I appreciate your input on the age thing!

Crystal