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2-year Old Grandson--sick Since December

Betty Boop

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I was just diagnosed with celiac disease. I'm new to the forum. This is probably not even possible, but I'm wondering if my 2-year old grandson might have celiac disease. The doctor told me it runs in families. They just took him to the hospital today for more blood tests. He's been sick off and on since December, and they don't know what's up. He's had flu, colds, coughs, and vomiting over and over and over. He is a happy little kid, but just can't stay healthy.

I'd love to know if anybody out there has had an experience like this--and if it could be celiac disease.

Thanks...

Betty Boop :P

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I was just diagnosed with celiac disease. I'm new to the forum. This is probably not even possible, but I'm wondering if my 2-year old grandson might have celiac disease. The doctor told me it runs in families. They just took him to the hospital today for more blood tests. He's been sick off and on since December, and they don't know what's up. He's had flu, colds, coughs, and vomiting over and over and over. He is a happy little kid, but just can't stay healthy.

I'd love to know if anybody out there has had an experience like this--and if it could be celiac disease.

Thanks...

Betty Boop :P

My 4 year old grandson was sick for 6 months. At first his pediatrician said he had a virus, but he couldn't seem to shake it. Sometimes he'd be so sick he'd end up in the ER. His color was horrid and he was just lethargic most days. He'd lost 10lbs off his already thin body. Many tests showed nothing wrong. Finally he was sent to a GI specialist. His colonoscopy showed some lesions that she believed were from the prep. His bloodwork showed a genetic predisposition but not that he had any active disease. In desperation, my daughter put him on a gluten free diet. Within just a few days, he was feeling better, eating better and keeping his food down. In 2 months he had more energy then I ever remember him having and he's gained some weight. His GI doctor then diagnosed him with gluten intolerance. It would probably be worthwhile to have your grandson tested.

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It could definately be gluten intolerance. Testing is very inaccurate and time consuming so I'd suggest removing gluten to see if it helps. As intolerance effects absorption, he would no doubt benefit from a good multistrain probiotic to replentish his flora and a good multivitamin.

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Betty Boop Rookie
Betty Boop
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I was just diagnosed with celiac disease. I'm new to the forum. This is probably not even possible, but I'm wondering if my 2-year old grandson might have celiac disease. The doctor told me it runs in families. They just took him to the hospital today for more blood tests. He's been sick off and on since December, and they don't know what's up. He's had flu, colds, coughs, and vomiting over and over and over. He is a happy little kid, but just can't stay healthy.

I'd love to know if anybody out there has had an experience like this--and if it could be celiac disease.

Thanks...

Betty Boop :P

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I was just diagnosed with celiac disease. I'm new to the forum. This is probably not even possible, but I'm wondering if my 2-year old grandson might have celiac disease. The doctor told me it runs in families. They just took him to the hospital today for more blood tests. He's been sick off and on since December, and they don't know what's up. He's had flu, colds, coughs, and vomiting over and over and over. He is a happy little kid, but just can't stay healthy.

I'd love to know if anybody out there has had an experience like this--and if it could be celiac disease.

Thanks...

Betty Boop :P

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Well, my son and daughter-in-law called from a trip yesterday. The tests came back positive. My little grandson does have celiac disease. When they get back, they'll test him for a dairy allergy. How often do kids have both allergies?

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How wonderful that your grandson will have you supporting him on his gluten-free diet! We have no support..........to my knowledge at starting the diet there will be an "allergy" or intolerance to dairy, but this could be short term. I have seen lots of people list they are dairy, egg, soy etc. free along with gluten but I don't know how they found out. Please share........

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How wonderful that your grandson will have you supporting him on his gluten-free diet! We have no support..........to my knowledge at starting the diet there will be an "allergy" or intolerance to dairy, but this could be short term. I have seen lots of people list they are dairy, egg, soy etc. free along with gluten but I don't know how they found out. Please share........

When my son had blood taken for Celiac testing they also did food allergy testing. That is how we found out about his many allergies. Many people are lactose intolerant because the villi are damaged as a result of the Celiac. The enzymes that digest lactose are located on the tips of the villi. That's why they say to eliminate dairy when you are first diagnosed. After the villi have healed many people can begin consuming dairy again.

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