Testing Question

[jjdthmpsn]

I had all three kids of mine tested, two came back with celiac disease. I had a question from my doctor today, which surprised me. She asked ME if my son can develop this disease later in life? Ummmm, I guess I never thought of this and figured of all people she would know. Guess no one really knows much about this disease at all where I am from. Any answers to this question, guess I never even thought of this. Thanks.

[jerseyangel]

Celiac Disease can be triggered at any point in life. Many people get symptoms and are diagnosed as adults.

If your son has the genes, he could develop it later on, although just having the genes does not mean he will definitely get it.

[jjdthmpsn]

Wow, thanks for responding so fast. So when do they get tested again? I know that after 3 months i had my two tested to see how they were doing and they were doing great they said. Almost back to normal, is what they said. But what about my other child, when do i have him tested for celiac again. When he was first tested, only one part of the test came back with positive result, but he had the biopsy and they said that he didn't have celiac. Thanks again.

[leadmeastray88]

When he was first tested, only one part of the test came back with positive result, but he had the biopsy and they said that he didn't have celiac. Thanks again.

Seeing that he has a positive blood test but no visible damage, it could be safe to say that he is in the early stages of the disease.

I would definitely think long and hard about this, because you don't want to be poisoning your son with gluten because he's reacting...I definitely don't envy your position on this. Maybe you should discuss this with your doctor.