jaysmom

There is a formula that is gluten free along with alot of other allergy triggers. It's called Neocate and is not available over the counter like Enfamil or Similac and it's very pricey. Insurance will cover it but documentation of prior formulas or breast milk must be mentioned along with the reaction. If the child has serious GI issues than that's different...

We had our first Gastro appointment last week and they drew blood. This coming week we go back for the breath test and upper GI where he is to drink something than have an image taken of it. As I am new to the process and confused about what to do I was just wondering what others experiences have been. Our 9yr old still has horrific gas, diarrhea, stomach...

We have our much a waited GI appt in the morning and just looking for advice on what to prepare for the appointment. Some back history--- My 9 yo son has constant diarrhea, horrific gas, stomach pain , nausea, fatigue, puffy look, weight gain with increased appetite mostly with stomach pain and diarrhea. At well visit Pedi did not feel celiac since he gained...

Thank you all for the comforting words. I made an appointment with a pedi GI for 1/30 and I am now searching for a new general pedi and hopefully I will get on just as the blood and stool results are in

Thanks everyone! I will start him on a gluten free diet and see what happens. It's just so frustrating and I've been down a similar road recently with this Dr about other issues with my son and continued on what I new my son's issue was (dyslexia) and chronic strep which finally after a struggle led to removal of his tonsils. So I know mother generally...

Okay. Today was the annual physical for my son and I talked about his issues of having gas (deadly), tired, diarrhea multiple times a day and his weight gain with constant appite. Well we left with labs for thyroid tests and a stool sample kit. I told how we did lactose free milk, etc and nothing changed so we went dairy free and still no changes so could...

Thanks everyone. I know there are so many things that it could be since the gasto area can have symptoms that fit a lot of illnesses. For him the "symptoms" seem to fit celiac the most but will do as suggested and get a referral to a gastro doctor and get the blood work. Also a trip to the allergist would help as severe food allergies (me) are in the...

As I am new here I have tons of questions, but did learn a lot from reading past posts. My question deals with my 9yo son who we felt was just Lactose intol but now with new symptoms I've been trying to find the "right" answer. We have a yearly physical next week and would like advice on what to ask for beyond a bood test. Symptoms: constant gas...