gfgypsyqueen

I look for the other symptoms before sayng my daughter has been glutened. Changes in mood, disposition, hunger, sleep habits, pee habits, etc. along with the diarrhea usually indicate she has been glutened. Finding the source is always fun. The cat food could easily be a problem. Then again, crumbs on the table, floor, etc cause problems too.

I love PF Chang's. But things can go wrong in any restaurant. Next time you go to a restaurant ask to speak to a manager before you order. Have them expalin what they do and answer all of your questions to make you feel more comfortable about eating there. Also, double check the rest of the products you use and eat. At a graduation it is possible that...

I am all for the scope. Your child may be more than a bit nervous about the scope see if she can talk t other kids who have had a scope done. It is quick and painless. The scope can be used to rule out other problems your child may be having. Most importantly the biospy is not something that the school or your child can deny. This disease can be depressing...

Wow you went through a lot during those pregnancies. It sounds like you and the kids are doing well. You are gluten-free now. Do you know if the kids are celiacs too? One of mine is. I know the decision to not have more kids is such a hard choice especially when your kids are young. Combining that decision with the life changing "no more gluten" lifestyle...

My daughter was up all night complaining of being hungry before she was diagnosed. She was fed all night too because she was so sick. So it was a bad cycle. After a few weeks of being gluten-free/CF she slept well and we only have problems when she gets gluten-free or dairy. Her behavior and wetting the bed are the first indicators that something has gone...

Agreed it is very hard and personal choice to do a biopsy on a young baby. The previous poster has excellent questions that I wish I had thought of at our appt. From my personal experience, load up on the gluten adn go for the biopsy and gene test. My daughter practically stopped growing at 9 mths. At her 2 yr check up she was falling off the growth charts...

I agree that in the beginning the restricted diet really sucks. If you don't feel comfortable going this year, then don't go but plan a great trip for you that weekend. No staying home bored and upset about what you are missing. Your boss may get the idea of eating on a restricted diet, but they don't understand it fully. Since food and drinks are such...

Whether or not to get a biopsy seems to be a personal choice here. I personally believe it has helped me to have a positive diagnosis. One benefit is that they rule out other diseases. It also causes me problems (with Drs and with schools) for my one child who does not have an "official" Celiac diagnosis through biopsy. She reacts to gluten and is so much...

I can't give you an exact amount, but I have been in many emergency rooms as a child with abdominal pain. As a young adult I had years of health problems and lables of bulemia and IBS (neither were correct). Throw in a couple of surgeries "to look around". Then I finally started getting really sick. My undiagnosed illness affected my new baby too. She's ok...

when I first started out gluten-free, extreme irritability over small insignificant things is my indicator that something went wrong in gluten free land ) Now that I am gluten-free I don't have this problem anymore. Hope your wife tries the gluten-free diet. Is she a celiac?

Not to stir the pot too much here...but doesn't anyone see the need to force the car manufacturers to make the cars we NEED and WANT? The technology is there. I want a car that can fit my family & pets, fit my needs (light tow), but get a minimum of 35-45 mpg. Really I want better mileage than that! Why is it even an option to buy one of the many cars...

I've traveled quite a bit in the US since being diagnosed a Celiac. My kids have additionaly food allergies too. (One is anaphylactic.) We still travel and do fine with a litte prep. Here are some of the things I do before we travel. Fly with a small discreet cooler with basic lunch for your child. (bring a letter from Dr stating she has Celiacs and requires...

Hi and welcome to the neighborhood I've been sick with "stomach problems" on and off all of my life. I was finally diagnosed as a Celiac 5 yrs ago. The first few months can be really overwhelming. But it gets so much easier! I feel better now than I ever have. I don't get sick as much as I used to either so that is nice. I have two small kids...

Regardless of if you can get past the screening, I would be very concerned about the foods for deployment. On base you can always work somethign out, but in the field you have to rely on what food arrives. Technically they can handle a vegitarian, but I have heard of several who for whatever reason do not get their vegetarian MRE and have to go around in...

I've had lower right abdominal pains for years. It finally turned out to be adhessions. I had a very hard time getting anyone to really take that pain seriously. Celiacs and allergy to wheat are different. Go see a Gastorinterologist and get tested for Celiacs, provided you are NOT gluten-free now. If you are gluten-free, the test results will be skewed...