Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

4 Year Old Results

fultsy

Recommended Posts

fultsy Newbie
fultsy
Posted

My 4 year old son had tests done last year and his results were as follows: IGG Gliadin AB was 21.2

the IGA Gliadin ab was 36.9. He was then sent for an endoscopy (3months later and less gluten. The endoscopy was negative. Now a year later and still having problems, just got his results and this time they are 1.4 and 1.0 definitely lower but now I do not know what to do. Should I just take him off gluten. How does that work when it is time to go to school?

He ends up with blood in stool/on paper, sometimes scared to go, very hyper at times, dark under eyes, legs ache, etc. I guess I am just looking for some advice.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Ridgewalker Contributor
Ridgewalker
Posted

Those symptoms sure do sound like Celiac. We put my older son, Lucas, on the gluten-free diet over the summer to see if it would help him, and he has had a MAJOR turn-around in health. When school started (1st grade) it was new school because we had moved. I just told them he had Celiac, gave them a ton of info, stay in contact with them, etc. They never required any "proof."

I am a little worried about when he gets to high school and they are so much more strict.... but I figure we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. I'm hoping that by that time, he'll be in perfect health and things like absences won't be an issue!

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted
My 4 year old son had tests done last year and his results were as follows: IGG Gliadin AB was 21.2

the IGA Gliadin ab was 36.9. He was then sent for an endoscopy (3months later and less gluten. The endoscopy was negative. Now a year later and still having problems, just got his results and this time they are 1.4 and 1.0 definitely lower but now I do not know what to do. Should I just take him off gluten. How does that work when it is time to go to school?

He ends up with blood in stool/on paper, sometimes scared to go, very hyper at times, dark under eyes, legs ache, etc. I guess I am just looking for some advice.

It is time to get him on a trial of the diet. Endoscopic exams and blood tests are notorious for false negatives, especially with young children. Do give him a dietary trial. It can be tough once they get in school but many deal with it. The parenting section of the board should be helpful to you when the time comes.

fultsy Newbie
fultsy
Posted
  • Author

Thank you for the information. That has been my thoughts, to see how things go. I guess if it comes down to a problem at school he will just bring his lunch all the time. Probably the best thing to do anyways. At this point we need to try something. I am sure I will be looking for more advice in the future. Thanks again!!

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,871
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    GR82BNTX
    Newest Member
    GR82BNTX
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Colleen H
      Ibuprofen

      By Colleen H · Posted

      Yes thyroid was tested.. negative  Iron ...I'm. Not sure ... Would that fall under red blood count?  If so I was ok  Thank you for the detailed response..☺️
    • Colleen H
      Methylprednisone treatment for inflammation?

      By Colleen H · Posted

      Hi all !! Did anyone ever get prescribed methylprednisone steroids for inflammation of stomach and intestines?  Did it work ??  Thank you !! 
    • cristiana
      Ibuprofen

      By cristiana · Posted

      Hi Colleen Are you supplementing B12/having injections? I have learned recently that sometimes when you start addressing a B12 deficiency, it can temporarily make your symptoms worse.  But it is important not to stop the treatment.  Regarding your problems with anxiety, again that is another symptom of a B12 deficiency.   I didn't know what anxiety was until it hit me like a train several months before gastrointestinal issues began, so I can certainly relate.   Two books which helped me hugely were At Last A Life by Paul David (there is a website you can look up) and The Depression Cure: The Six-Step Programme to Beat Depression Without Drugs by Dr Steve Llardi.  Although his book is aimed at people who have depression, following the principals he sets out was so helpful in lessening my anxiety.  Llardi suggests we need to focus on getting enough: - physical exercise - omega-3 fatty acids - natural sunlight exposure - restorative sleep - social connectedness - meaningful, engaging activity   ... and we should feel a lot better. That is not to stay you must stop taking medication for depression or anxiety if you have been prescribed it, but adopting the changes Dr Llardi sets out in the book should really help. Can I just ask two more questions:  1) you say that you are B12 deficient, did they test your iron levels too?  If not, you really ought to be checked for deficiency and, 2) did they check your thyroid function, as an overactive thyroid can be cause rapid heartbeat and a lot of coeliacs have thyroid issues? Cristiana        
    • Jmartes71
      My only proof

      By Jmartes71 · Posted

      Hello still dancing around my celiac disease and not getting medically backed up considering Ive been glutenfree since 1994.All my ailments are the core issue of my ghost disease aka celiac disease. Im angery because the "celiac specialist " basically lightly dismissed me.Im extremely angery and fighting for a new primary care physician which is hard to do in Northern Cali.So currently without and looking.Im angery that its lightly taken when its extremely serious to the one who has it.My only evidence is a brochure back in the days when I got news letters when I lived at my parents.It was published in 1998.I was diagnosed before any foods eliminated from my diet. Angery doctors don't take seriously when Im clearly speaking.I did write to the medicine of congress and have case number.
    • Scott Adams
      still struggling with cravings

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      I totally get this. It's absolutely a grieving process, and it's okay to feel gutted about the loss of those simple joys, especially at 18. Your feelings are completely valid—it's not about being ungrateful for your amazing boyfriend, it's about mourning the life you thought you'd have. That "tortured by the smell" feeling is so real. It does get easier, I promise, but it's okay to sit in the sadness and just vent about how much it stings right now. Thanks for sharing that. Celiac.com has published a book on our site by Jean Duane PhD called Gluten-Centric Culture, which covers many of the social aspects of having celiac disease: This chapter in particular covers issues around eating with family and others - Gluten-Centric Culture: Chapter 5 - Grabbing A Bite Together:    
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.