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When Your Child Gets Sick W/illness

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kbdy Apprentice
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Is it harder for them to fight the illness? Dd has a kidney infection & is in the hosp. It almost seems as if it's harder for her to fight it right now. Could this be b/c of Celiac? She's had 3 rounds of IV antibiotics & is not recovering as fast as we thought she would :(

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Before my son was diagnosed it seemed like every cold last 4 weeks instead of two and turned into ear infections, strep and scarlet fever, or lung issues. He lived on nebs from 1 yr to 2 yr every time he got a cold. It seemed like every time he got sick - he got real sick and was on meds. After going gluten free, his colds seen to last no longer than my daughters and we rarely have to use the neb.

reneelt Rookie
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My son doesn't have a true diagnosis yet but part of his blood work is positive. He is always sick with colds and ear infections. He has had bronchitis several times. He never seems to fully get over things. He has been on about 20 antibiotics in 3 years, has been on breathing treatments. I have figured it is because of Celiac's Disease because they don't absorb the mediciations like normal due to this disease.

I hope your daughter feels better fast.

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I have not encountered this with my son, but I just wanted to say that I hope your daughter is better soon!

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