Will A New Pediatricain Diagnosis By Diet Alone

[dilettantesteph]

My husband got a job 6 hours away. We are going to have to move. My son, age 11 was diagnosed by diet alone. He was throwing up 10 times a day and I was eager to do whatever I could do make him better. There were many visits to the doctor and many medications and tests and diet modifications. Then I tried a gluten free diet and it worked like a charm. By the time we got back to the doctor it was too late for testing. Will we be able to find a new pediatrician that will accept his diagnosis by diet alone? His present pediatrician has no problem with it. She saw his symptoms and their resolution. I don't want him to have to do a gluten challenge. He was so sick before he missed 49 days of school. I can't imagine him being able to attend school while on a gluten challenge. We need a doctor who will accept the diagnosis so that we can do things like keep him out of cooking class at school. The school will want doctors instructions for that. He is very sensitive to small amounts of gluten. I am so worried about this. How easy is it to find a new pediatrician who will help?

[happygirl]

Get a copy of your child's medical records, and include in it a letter from your doctor stating the circumstances and the fact that your son does better on a gluten free diet, the symptoms that have improved, and that it is recommended to stay on the diet.

Also, contact the local Celiac group in your new area and ask for a referral to a good local ped. who is aware of Celiac/gluten concerns.

[ptkds]

Get a letter from your current pedi before you move. It won't matter to the school that the dr isn't in the town u live in. Make sure they make the letter a part of his permanent record.