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- Scott Adams commented on Scott Adams's article in Summer 2025 Issue2The Gluten-Free Detective: How to Track Down Hidden Contamination in Your Own Kitchen
Your family’s story is both inspiring and ahead of its time! Making your home completely gluten-free in 1978—when awareness and labeling were so limited—was a radical act of love and protection for your son. The fact that your husband, a foodie, fully supported this decision speaks volumes about your family’s dedication. It’s remarkable how that choi...- celiac disease
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- Scott Adams replied to ARutherford's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms2
Allergy Testing
Since gluten sensitivity or celiac disease could be a factor (alongside other potential allergens like dairy, eggs, or environmental triggers), getting proper testing is key. In Christchurch, you could start with a pediatrician or GP who can refer you to an allergist/immunologist or a pediatric gastroenterologist (if celiac is suspected). For allergy testing... -
- trents replied to ARutherford's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms2Allergy Testing
Welcome to the forum, @ARutherford! Have you considered that your child may have gluten intolerance/celiac disease? It's not an allergy, it's an autoimmune response to the ingestion of gluten. It cannot be diagnosed by allergy testing but there are some specific antibody blood tests that any physician can order to check for it. Ask for a "total IGA test...- 1
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- Helen Vajk commented on Scott Adams's article in Summer 2025 Issue2The Gluten-Free Detective: How to Track Down Hidden Contamination in Your Own Kitchen
Our youngest son (of 4 kids close in age) was diagnosed as celiac at age 2 in 1978. I felt strongly that he had to be so careful outside the house that he deserved a home where he could relax. So we made it a totally gluten-free house. Bless my husband (a big foodie) for being completely supportive. The upside for our other kids was that since back then...- 1
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My child keeps getting rashes & stomach aches & l think it’s an allergy to gluten but l need to get a general allergy test done to confirm for sure what it can be. Getting an allergy test seems difficult, l keep hitting dead ends! I live in Christchurch & want to know if anyone can help with who to go to? Thanks
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By Scott Adams · Posted
Since gluten sensitivity or celiac disease could be a factor (alongside other potential allergens like dairy, eggs, or environmental triggers), getting proper testing is key. In Christchurch, you could start with a pediatrician or GP who can refer you to an allergist/immunologist or a pediatric gastroenterologist (if celiac is suspected). For allergy testing, some options include skin prick tests or IgE blood tests (for immediate allergies), while celiac testing requires gluten consumption beforehand. If you're hitting roadblocks, consider reaching out to Canterbury Allergy Clinic or checking with Christchurch Hospital’s pediatric services for guidance. In the meantime, keeping a food/symptom diary may help identify patterns. Hang in there—getting answers can take time, but you're on the right track! -
Welcome to the forum, @ARutherford! Have you considered that your child may have gluten intolerance/celiac disease? It's not an allergy, it's an autoimmune response to the ingestion of gluten. It cannot be diagnosed by allergy testing but there are some specific antibody blood tests that any physician can order to check for it. Ask for a "total IGA test" and a "TTG-IGA" test.
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By ARutherford · Posted
My child keeps getting rashes & stomach aches & l think it’s an allergy to gluten but l need to get a general allergy test done to confirm for sure what it can be. Getting an allergy test seems difficult, l keep hitting dead ends! I live in Christchurch & want to know if anyone can help with who to go to? Thanks -
Good idea, @LynnM! That would be helpful to other celiacs who find themselves on the more sensitive end of the spectrum. You might also want to send them information about how to initiate the process with GFCO. But just a word of caution here, don't be surprised if the company is reluctant to pursue this certification as it can tie their hands with regard to changes in formulation in the future. Manufacturers often make ingredient decisions not only based on desired product outcomes but on cost factors. It can also put them at a liability risk should some ingredient supplier introduce an ingredient that was cross-contaminated with gluten without knowledge and cause someone to have a reaction. Testing for gluten-free certification is not done as frequently as consumers imagine and products can and do get out of spec at times. And once you slap a gluten-free certified label on a product, you are instantly open to possible liable suites.
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Hi Everyone. I just heard back from my son's GI doc and nutritionist. SHIELD products ARE gluten free. I am going to ask the company to Pursue gluten-free certification.
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