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  1. ItchyMeredith
    Sorry- I didn't read your post well enough. DH generally lasts for at least a few days. It sounds like an allergic reaction.
  2. ItchyMeredith
    According to everything I have read- DH only presents in adults. Maybe it can happen. Who knows? That's just what the books say. BUT- to answer your question- YES- I had a DH episode after having my first son. I had no idea at the time what it was. I had it for a few months and then it went away without going gluten free. It came back after I had...
  3. ItchyMeredith
    I never thought of soy being an issue. OMG He has been off of dairy for years due to an allergy- I cringe at the idea of adding even more to his "can't eat" list but I will do anything to keep him healthy. Poor little guy. Thank you all for your opinions. I have no idea what I am going to do. Right now he is not on gluten. My husband strongly...
  4. ItchyMeredith
    This is facinating! I just got the same results! Everything was normal except for my ferritin which was 13. I am not sure why this is. Does anyone know why this happens? Is it celiac? Is it my vegetarian diet?
  5. ItchyMeredith
    Yeah- I am pretty sure it HAS turned on. His bloodwork a year ago was negative- but it often is with children his age. He is showing a number of questionable symptoms and these were his Enterolab results: A) Gluten Sensitivity Stool and Gene Panel Complete *Best test/best value Fecal Antigliadin IgA 41 (Normal Range <10 Units) Fecal Antitissue...
  6. ItchyMeredith
    I am so sorry about the mastitis and the clogged ducts! OUCH! Those can be painful. I don
  7. ItchyMeredith
    You guys are right. I hate feeding him gluten. I would rather feed him a plate full of bacon and fries!!!-and I'm a vegetarian! Our pediatrician sent in a referral to Dr. Michelle Pietzak at Children's Hospital today. I will talk to her about our options. I think I will keep him on gluten till I talk to her. She may not even want to go the route...
  8. ItchyMeredith
    This test was for my son who is 3. The bottom line is that he MAY have celiac- correct??
  9. ItchyMeredith
    HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 1 0201 HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 2 0603 Serologic equivalent: HLA-DQ 2,1 (Subtype 2,6) Interpretation Of HLA-DQ Testing: HLA-DQB1 gene analysis reveals that you have one of the main genes that predisposes to gluten sensitivity and celiac sprue, HLA-DQB1*0201 or HLA-DQB1*0302. Each of...
  10. ItchyMeredith
    I am a confirmed celiac and I am trying to figure out if my 3 year old son is one as well. We just got his Enterolab results and I think we have our answer. What do you think???? I would really love the advice from people who have been through this. Here is a list that I have been keeping to help illustrate the problem:
  11. ItchyMeredith
    With both of my children I broke out with DH terribly at 2 months postpartum. I breastfed them both. I still breastfeed my 18 month old. My dermatologist prescribed some topical steroid that started with an F. I'm sorry but I don't remember the name of it. Sadly, it didn't help me at all. How long has she been gluten free??? I was MUCH better within...
  12. ItchyMeredith
    Yeah That!!! The Peter Green book is THE book for the medical aspect of this all.
  13. ItchyMeredith
    We had the BEST time there just yesterday. You will be able to eat out every meal if you want to. The first thing you need to do is to go to Town Hall (on the left hand side- right when you enter the park) and get a list of "celiac offerings". It tells you all the options at each restaurant for both Disneyland and California Adventure. When you choose...
  14. ItchyMeredith
    Good question. I had no symptoms till I was 26- and DH was my only sign of celiac. We are currently working to figure out if our 3 year old has it as well. He does not have any GI issues but he has multiple food allergies, eczema, a thin frame, and dark circles under his eyes. His bloodwork came back negative but we have decided to press on and test...
  15. ItchyMeredith
    Trader Joe's has one. We just tried it and it's good. The texture is better than the others I have tried.
  16. ItchyMeredith
    I went to a dermatologist and got a skin biopsy adjacent to the blister. They have to take a little bit of skin next to the rash to look for IgA deposits. The actual blister does not have the IgA so it is important to get a dermatologist who knows how to do this biopsy. Good Luck!
  17. ItchyMeredith
    I am just hoping to find a solid answer. Is that unrealistic? I know that some of you parents of celiac kids understand. It is really hard to keep a 3 year old gluten-free. We did it for 2 months and it was a challenge whenever we were out with friends or at a playgroup or even at school. Don't get me wrong- I will do it if needed and-being gluten...
  18. ItchyMeredith
    I forgot to mention- my husband works for the company that markets Wen. He was responsible for the launch of the product. I told him about our thread and he says that he will advocate for a "sensitive" gluten-free formula- but we have to also suggest it through customer service. Here is the link: Open Original Shared Link click contact us...
  19. ItchyMeredith
    I love Wen- but it does have gluten so I don't use it anymore.
  20. ItchyMeredith
    I love Sunshine Burgers! I buy them at Whole Foods. Amy's Bistro Burger is also gluten-free.
  21. ItchyMeredith
    Hi- I understand that Enterolab cannot "diagnose" celiac- only gluten intolerance. Why exactly is that? I am a confirmed celiac and I am trying to figure out if my 3 year old son with negative blood work is as well. Can Enterolab help me figure this all out? Even if they say they cannot diagnose celiac- can I assume celiac if both the gene and the antibody...
  22. ItchyMeredith
    I am sorry to tell you that Dapasone is a class C drug. Pregnancy Category C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans. It is also an L4 class (bad) for breastfeeding. As long as you are pregnant or nursing you should not take the drug. Early pregnancy...
  23. ItchyMeredith
    Congratulations! What a wonderful Easter surprise!!!!
  24. ItchyMeredith
    OH I SO AGREE!!!! My husband's grandmother bought us some for Christmas and EVERYTHING I made with it was incredible! This product is far better than anything else I have tried. We made cornbread, pizza, banana nut muffins, chocolate chip cookies, biscuts, brownies, and chocolate chip muffins with the stuff. Everything turned out great. Even my gluten...
  25. ItchyMeredith
    This is an AMAZING book! LOVE IT-LOVE IT-LOVE IT
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