New Here, How Long To See A Difference?

[cnosmom]

Hi

I am mom to a 3.5 y/o. She had been having loose stools since June. The Drs tested for other stuff but never gluten intolerance so I just had it done thru Enterolab. Results show that my daughter is gluten intolerant and has "two copies of a gene that predisposes to gluten sensitivity.....Two copies also means there is an even stronger predisposition to gluten sensitivity than having one gene and the resultant immunologic gluten sensitivity may be more severe." (quoted from the results). Also, the tests showed no malabsorbtion problems.

So she started a gluten-free diet on Nov 20. How long might we expect to continue to see loose stools if the gluten was causing it? We're still seeing weird poop as of today and my husband is doubtful that this diet will help.

That's the big question right now. Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences

alexandra

[darlindeb25]

Everyone is different. 9 days is not enough time to judge. It takes time for gluten to get out of a person's system. Give it at least a month, and she how she is doing. Be double sure you have her totally gluten free. Little ones that age put everything in their mouth!

[RiceGuy]

Well, everyone is different. It took six months to notice much of anything for me.

One thing I'm wondering though, is did the test results say anything about dairy? Many find avoiding dairy is key to recovery.