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Positive Blood Work

momof2sn

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momof2sn Apprentice
momof2sn
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I joined this message board on the 18th of April in dispair. My daugter, 21 mo, had an endoscopy on the 28th of March with a negative biopsy. She had the genetic make-up for celiac. The doctor pointed out that her B-12, folate and iron were low. She was lactose intolerant and her intestines were inflammed. She has also had diarrhea forever. Well, I got on here and basically said "HELP" Because of all of you I was compelled to call the doctor. The next day, she called, the blood work that was ordered for July (we were on a wait and see for my baby) was never done the first time!!!!!!!!! A big OOPS on there part!! We had the blood work done last Tuesday and by Friday I had learned enough and put here on the diet. Well two days later no more diarrhea!!! No, I didn't think I could get so excited about poop!!! Anyways, doc called me yesterday morning and said her blood work was positive!!! They want to do another endoscopy, I said "No" She was shocked I had already put her on the diet and said most moms want a positive biopsy to go with all the symptoms before they try the diet. I said all of this to say "THANK YOU". If I would have not gotten so much information and encourgement from all of you, I probably would still be dealling with diarrhea and not know any different!!

Ya'll are a great group of people and should pat yourself on the backs for helping my little baby get well, for good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shealey

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blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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Glad to hear everything worked out for you. Your daughter will feel much better soon.

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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That's wonderful news! You will soon notice some wonderful, positive changes in your child now! She is on the road to health!

Hugs and welcome!

Karen

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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It wonderful to hear about some good news. I am so happy for you and your daughter!

JennyC Enthusiast
JennyC
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I'm so happy to hear that your daughter is getting better! It's amazing how happy we can get over poop! :lol: I hope your daughter continues to thrive on this diet and that you will be amazed by her progress.

Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
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Congratulations, that's wonderful news! Have you put her on supplements for her deficiencies? It takes too long to fix those without supplements.

You can give yourself a pat on the back for doing the right thing for your daughter, you can't rely on doctors to be much help.

momof2sn Apprentice
momof2sn
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Congratulations, that's wonderful news! Have you put her on supplements for her deficiencies? It takes too long to fix those without supplements.

You can give yourself a pat on the back for doing the right thing for your daughter, you can't rely on doctors to be much help.

She is only on a multi-vitamin. Should she be on anything else?

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