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  1. Michi8
    I would fully expect a caregiver to report any issues going on with my child...they are an important ally in ensuring healthy emotional and physical development. They are in a good position to do this as they see your child for a good amount of time outside of your presence, and know enough about the child's typical behaviour to know if something's not right...
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    But there is difference when someone brings up a health topic that naturally flows into mentioning celiac. It is an entirely appropriate venue in which to bring it up. Approaching someone out of the blue, however, may not be appropriate. Celiac is on the minds of a lot of people in the celiac community, and I agree that the word needs to be spread. But...
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    Thanks, nini. I do suspect celiac is in my family. But I'm going through the process of diagnosis carefully. I don't want to put my kids through unnecessary invasive tests (or be given the Munchausen by proxy label!) We're dealing with their current symptoms and trying different things. When I go through my own tests, then I may have enough info to proceed...
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    I believe a biopsy can be done at any point (regardless if a lesion is active or not.) The key is that the tissue is taken from the normal skin beside the lesion, not the lesion itself. In terms of biopsing during pregnancy, that is up to you. However, I believe you should be vigilant about staying 100% gluten free to ensure you have a healthy pregnancy...
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    That's true...provided you're not otherwise sensitive to legumes, your body does get used to them. I am a big fan of beans, chick peas, etc...great for fibre and protein...and have no trouble with related gassiness. Hummus is a big favourite. Michelle
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    Allergy and intolerance are two different things, but allergies can give you GI symptoms just the same. I've seen my allergies change over my lifetime. Food wise, I've since outgrown my peanut allergy, but have developed food allergies related to my severe Birch pollen allergy: all raw tree fruit, almonds & halzelnuts. From what I understand it's unusual...
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    As others have suggested, continued breastfeeding, if it will work as an option for you, is the best choice. All three of my kids nursed to around 2 years of age, but the one who benefitted the most (and went the longest - a few months past 2) was my son who had trouble accepting solid foods. And I was a big fan of being able to continue providing breastmilk...
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    I don't think the subject should be brought up at all. I view it as any other parenting issue. I do not want it pointed out and questioned by strangers in public. If my kids were crying and creating a scene in public (for example, having a tantrum a the grocery store,) I just want to minimize it and remove them from the situation as quickly as possible. The...
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    I appreciate the knowledge that other have on this board...its the reason I came here while I'm sorting through my own health issues. Aspergers has touched a number of families I know personally, and it was top of mind for me (along with OCD) when my son started showing his sensitivies. But he isn't exhibiting the social issues that coincide with the...
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    Sigh. Again, I didn't ask for help. Trust me, I'm as in tune with my kids as possible, without being neurotic about it. My son does not have Aspergers. We have been to a psychologist to work through some of his sensitivies (which are similar to my sensitivies, BTW) and to help him develop skills to deal with stuff out of his control (eg at school.) We deal...
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    If you had read my original post thoroughly, you would have seen that I used my son's fussiness as an example to say that if someone had approached me to tell me what they thought about his fussing, I would have been moritified and angry. Nowhere in that post did I ask for help. Michelle
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    I'm sorry, what are you accusing me of? You think I "pester" my children into eating? You've hit a real hot button here. I am extremely sensitive to my children's needs, have been since their birth. I work very hard to be in tune with their individual personalities and health issues. I, myself, have had multiple food allergies since childhood and so am...
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    I believe it applies to Canada as well.
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    I have one of those thin kids who cries or whines at (almost) every meal, and it's not because eating causes pain (he's old enough to tell us if something is painful or uncomfortable for him.) He is an extremely fussy eater, and we suspect that he's got a very sensitive palate, especially to bitter tastes (eg veggies) and mushy textures (eg mashed potatoes...
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    I was about a month premature, due to preeclampsia. All three of my kids were "past due," a good weight, and had malpresentations (#1 breech - 8lbs 6oz, #2 asynclitic - 9lbs 8oz, #3 compound presentation - 9lbs 12oz.) They all have different builds & health issues too, and all are clearly allergic children. They were all breastfed for about 2 years...
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    I've eaten them before, but am not a big fan. I find their meats to be kind of "fake" tasting, and have an odd texture. Of course, YMMV. Michelle
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    Chick peas (aka garbanzo beans) are legumes, and so can cause the same gas problems & allergies as any other legume. What kind of "reaction" are you having? Are you allergic/sensitive to any other legumes (peanuts, beans, soy, etc?) Michelle
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    As others mentioned, it could definitely be Braxton Hicks contractions. I started feeling them very early in my 3rd pregnancy. Michelle
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    Patak's makes a variety of gluten free curries and sauces that are readily available for cooking indian foods at home (from their Canadian website): Open Original Shared Link Their tandoori sauce is perfect for chicken & their pappadums are gluten free too. Michelle
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    Hi there, Just had a visit with another dermatologist who will be doing my patch testing (one of the many tests I'm going through to uncover what is going on with my health.) When going over my history, I had mentioned that I was diagnosed with eczema many years ago. After going over my "eczema" symptoms, the dr said it sounds like it is actually psoriasis...
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    Michi8 replied to hannahsue01's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

    It sounds like what my daughter had last summer (and still comes and goes). We had her tested for chicken pox (negative), plus the bumps/rash continued for a month or more. They started as tiny pimply-looking blisters (itchy too) that would burst and crust over. Dermatologist figures it could have been molusca. Of course, he didn't see her when she originally...
  22. Michi8
    I agree. I started drinking diet drinks again after many years of avoidance. I have to start avoiding it again. I will not give my kids artificial sweeteners at all. Michelle
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    Just a thought...the Diest Sprite thread brought this to mind...do you ingest any artificial sweeteners? I sometimes get bloating and migraine-type headaches when I have aspartame, and sucralose makes me instantly nauseated. Michelle
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    As queenofhearts mentioned, many companies offer reimbursement for product dissatisfaction. Kraft is one company that does this. Anytime there is a problem with their products (missing product, quality issues, damaged seals, etc) they will send a cheque or coupons that exceed the value of the product. When it comes to issues of potential product tampering...
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    I have heard about it, because my doctor suggested it as a possibility for my stomach pain. We're working through the process of elimination for all my ailments right now (celiac being one possilbility.) Wish I could give you more info on it... Michelle
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