SilverSlipper

No, actually it is true. I suppose it shouldn't matter whether or not you believe me, but my original question is about elimination diets. She has a gluten reaction, maybe once or twice a year, and that's typically not my fault. That's really good for the past six years so obviously I've been doing something right with her diet. For her to be sick daily for...

We are all actually really good at this diet. Lucky Charms is something that years ago I was told was okay. (And it's not something any of the kids get on a regular basis, we don't typically use cereal). When she was learning to read, gluten was one of the first words she learned. We told her if it said gluten free she could eat without checking with us...

argh! Six years on the diet and I'm STILL trying to figure things out. After some googling, yeah, the Lucky Charms aren't okay. I guess I became too relaxed because she had no problems with oats (we purchase the ones that are certified gluten free). We don't eat Lucky Charms often (actually I bought them for me, lol) so that's not what's caused her problems...

The Lucky Charms we only started eating today. But...we've always eaten them. She doesn't have problems with oats. Was there another ingredient that makes it not gluten free? (Regardless, I'm taking her off of them until I know for sure). Yes, the problems have only been for two weeks but they're incapacitating. She cries, moans in pain and usually can...

That was my first thought as well. She hasn't had any dairy today but is still sick with D and cramps. Today she had a banana and toast with water for breakfast. She had boarshead lunchmeat and grapes for lunch. She had Lucky Charms (no milk) for a snack. I'm not sure if it would take a few days of no dairy to stop her symptoms? We've stopped the dairy...

My daughter is 12 years old and has been gluten free since she was 6. She strictly follows her diet and with very few exceptions our household is gluten free. She's considered very sensitive but not super sensitive. The only thing she's ever had a problem with, other than gluten, has been pork products that are Publix brand (I have no clue why, but bacon...

Thanks for all the replies. We're home! We came home yesterday and I immediately went to the store. It was one of those trips where I had no list or menu in mind. I had little time to plan and just bought meat, veggies, fruit, milk (whole and full cream) and cheese. (We live 30 minutes from a decent store). I am actually grateful that the kitchen staff...

Yes she can eat those. She has had applesauce. It would be good to have actual food though. They want her to have a bm before leaving. I plan to talk to Dr today and tell him she wont because she wont eat until we are home. She wants food but I cant get what she wants here.

A friend went to a health food store and an employee helped her. I have doughnuts and chix nuggets meals (gluten-free). The nurses have been upset and encouraged me to write wheen we get home. We cant leave early. They wanted to send us home today but her recovery is slower than expected. She cant walk yet and hasn't felt like eating. I hate that you...

(Typing from Ipad plz excuse errors.) Fri my dd was not feeling well. Ended up in er with appendicitis. Appendix removed sat morning. Afterwards the nurse said the cafeteria would not guarantee a gluten-free meal. (We are at children's hospital) . Dr and nurse spoke with them and they said they would do it but no guarantee. Dd wont eat but I sent a friend...

(Sorry typing on my laptop which means I'm prone to mistakes) Karen - her carrying medication (without a label) was what bothered me. I wouldn't want anyone to see it and think she is carrying something illegal. The medication is actually fairly harmless (IMO). My other daughter takes one daily in the morning to keep tummy aches from developing (suspected...

I was told IBS basically came with a Celiac diagnosis although the comment may have been directed towards my child only. She takes it due to severe cramping that is literally crippling during a celiac reaction.

My soon-to-be 11 yr old daughter has Celiac. She's great with her diet, very strict on what she eats and watches other people like a hawk if they are preparing food she will eat. Occasionally (a few times a year) she accidentally ingests gluten. The reactions are ugly - vomiting, diarrhea and cramping so bad she literally can't straighten up. She...

I let my 10 yr old cook although it's a progression of things (for example, she can use the oven independently, but not the stove). She first started by doing box items, cake/brownie mixes, no bake cookies, pudding, etc. We don't really use cookbooks a lot (although I love to look through them for ideas). We find our favorites and she uses our recipes. ...

My daughter has a diagnosis of failure to thrive due to celiac disease. (She is 10 yrs old by the way). She is considered very small for her age though she continues to grow (height and weight) in small increments. She has been tested in every way possible and her doctors have decided that she's simply meant to be small. Though she's small, she's very bright...