Celiac Or Gluten Intolerance?

[nitu]

Hi

I am new to the board and had a question. My 11mth old DD seems she has sensitivity to wheat as if I eat wheat (she is breadfed) or she eats wheather stools become creamy and very green. She was doing ok with oat for a while but recently if she has oats her stools have again become creamy/mucousy and green. I am wondering if its just gluten sensitivity or celiac ? Is there any way for me to test the difference? We are of asian decent and no on in our families has celiac (or ever heard of this). She seems to have intolerance to cows milk protein, soy and beef as well. I know for both celiac and gluten intolerance, gluten should be avoid but i am hoping if its just gluten intolerance she will outgrow it.

Help!

nitu

[AndreaB]

She could have an intolerance to wheat. Do you have any history of allergies in the family?

I would recommend Enterolab's gene testing just to see what genes she has although those of asian descent are less likely to have the troublesome genes it is still possible.

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Have you done IgE/IgG allergy testing? You may need to find a naturopath/holisitic doctor to do those. Mine is an MD whose gone more holistic so look around. You need to make sure you test IgG for the delayed reaction. You could also do an elimination diet which would be challenging with a little one as they can't voice what is wrong. Also, if you are intolerant to anything then that could make her more susceptible.

Another option would be to seek out a doctor (again holistic/naturopath) to do some testing on you for metals etc. If you have amalgams and she if your first born then she would have taken a large hit of mercury from you. I believe that's what I'm dealing with with my oldest and youngest as far as intolerances. We all have at least one celiac gene too.

I would go through the enterolab gene test first as that is the least expensive test and if she has a celiac gene would probable be your answer. Stick to rice and see how she does, also I would recommend you going gluten free during the remainder of the time you breastfeed. Take all gluten out of her diet and try again in a couple weeks if you wish and see if her stool changes again.

[Fiddle-Faddle]

I just wanted to add that, while Celiac is practically unheard of in Asia, it becomes more and more prevalent with each generation of Asians living in Europe and America and eating the typical Western (wheat-filled) diet.

We have Chinese friends whose son is allergic to soy. We are wondering whether the huge number of vaccines given to infants is at least a partial factor in the incredible increase we see in food allergies, food intolerances, and autoimmune conditions.

[Nantzie]

I have a friend who has gluten intolerance who is Asian - Japanese and Hawaiian. She says that in Hawaii when the Europeans came, there was a lot of intermarrying, so she may have some European ancestry that isn't specifically known about. So even though it is more rare than someone of Scandinavian or Irish descent, it is still possible. Also, even before modern times, there has been trade between Europe and Asia for centuries. So the genes don't just stay in one spot.

I'd also suggest Enterolab. It can at least tell you what genes she carries. They also have tests for other intolerances like soy, dairy, eggs.

Nancy