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ARCHIVED New Here With A 13 Year Old
cyberprof replied to GlutenFreex4's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
glutenfreex4, The way I understand it is that puberty doesn't have to occur for the growth window to close, but yes ask your doc. You might also ask for a bone-age scan too. It's a 5-second x-ray scan and tells bone-age in years. If his age is higher than the bone age, he likely has time to grow. -
ARCHIVED New Here With A 13 Year Old
cyberprof replied to GlutenFreex4's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Glutenfreex4, I agree with gottaski - you should get levels tested for Vit A, Vit D, B Vit and Iron. Calcium too if possible. Even if he's not deficient, I don't think taking a Carlson's capsule would be harmful. You can look up reputable maximum supplementation levels of specific vitamins via sites like National Institute of Health (US) or Mayo Clinic... -
ARCHIVED New Here With A 13 Year Old
cyberprof replied to GlutenFreex4's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Oh, a few more things: I read a medical article/study that said that for boys, they don't go into puberty until they reach ~110 pounds. Another study proved that Vitamin A supplementation for boys was as effective as hormone supplementation to reach puberty. So when he went gluten-free, we had him take Carlson's Cod Liver Oil capsules (lemon flavor... -
ARCHIVED New Here With A 13 Year Old
cyberprof replied to GlutenFreex4's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
This does sound rational, if he's on board with staying gluten-free and not cheating. My son's story- short version. I was diagnosed when he was 14. He was 100th percentile height and 100th percentile weight until he was 5, then fell to 5th percentile weight, 25th height at age 14. He only gained 4 pounds from age 12 to age 15 but the doc would... -
ARCHIVED How Do U Handle Cooking For Your Family With Kids?
cyberprof replied to AnnJay's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
AnnJay, If it were me, I'd transition to one meal for the family, naturally gluten-free as you have too many intolerances to combine gluten-free and picky eaters. Plus, some day you may start getting cross-contaminated from your kids' cereals or from their gluteny hands and kisses. Gluten free goddess has a good number of food intolerances so check... -
June, I have some suggestions and a question: Have you had a full eye exam? Some of your symptoms sound like Fuchs Dystrophy, which is a serious eye disease that causes corneal erosion and eventual blindness without treatment. Some opthomologists aren't experienced enough and may miss it. I advise that you don't take chances and have an MD look at your...
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I think the smoothie would taste good all day - you might have to stir it. You could try it but after 12 hours it might not taste as good. It wouldn't go bad if it was kept in the fridge. I keep mine in an insulated mug with a straw. And yes, I've added protein powder to smoothies no problem. Hope it works - good luck and let us know.
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Colleen, it looks like lots of people need hugs today. I'm sending you one. What about smoothies? It sounds like you have a good DH. He could make it and stick it in the fridge and you could sip a bit here and there. Recipe - 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup mango, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup yogurt or almond milk or soy milk or sorbet (any flavor but mango...
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ARCHIVED Carcinoid Neuro Endocrine Tumor
cyberprof replied to lil'chefy's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Is it a stomach or GI tumor? It is possible, as the tumor is sometimes a result of damage to DNA after birth. http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/GastrointestinalCarcinoidTumor/DetailedGuide/gastrointestinal-carcinoid-tumors-risk-factors -
ARCHIVED Polymyalgia Rheumatica....
cyberprof replied to rock on's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Thanks Raven. I know your history too and it helps that others here understand. I think she and my dad have both had the blood test for celiac and were negative. That's the killer. But my blood was negative (while on gluten but after positive biopsy that found celiac by "accident"), my son's was negative, my brother's was negative. I don't know if... -
ARCHIVED Polymyalgia Rheumatica....
cyberprof replied to rock on's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I'm going to resurrect this old thread rather than start a new one. I know the OP isn't still around but raven and mushroom are. Hope to get input from anyone who has polymyalgia rheumatica. My mom was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica this week. She's been in terrible pain for months and is 80yo. I'm interested to know if anyone has had resolution... -
My top 3 are: Chicken soup Mashed potatoes Mac n cheese Like shadowicewolf, I make chicken soup. I cook chicken pieces in gluten-free chicken broth, then shred it. While I'm shredding the chicken, I add some rice to the broth and perhaps carrots, celery etc. and let the rice cook until ready. Add back the chicken. This is my son's favorite thing...
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Takala, I'm not going to argue with you but Intern has options and she can make a choice as to how she wants to handle it. An option would be just to order and eat the food without making a big deal out of it being gluten-free. It's what my daughter (who is gluten-free but doesn't need to be) wants me to do when I'm out to dinner with her. Teenagers are...
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My son is strongly casein-intolerant (and likely celiac, though undiagnosed) and I was undiagnosed celiac when pregnant. He was always fussy as a baby and never felt "well" as a child, but we didn't isolate his reaction to cow's milk protein until he was 15. I'm glad you're interested in that type of research - very helpful. I'm trying to get my son...
