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  1. Melissa394
    Celiac test was negative! TTG was zero. We are re-testing at a different lab, but it looks unlikely it's Celiac. We are pursuing other possible food issues like dairy and fructose. He's getting the RAST test and we are doing an elimination experiment next week. He's also starting up on probiotics twice/day.
  2. Melissa394
    Happygirl, that's why I seriously would need the Celiac for Dummies book; I just looked for flour/wheat and figured they were likely not going to bother him. Got some results for the blood test-- TTG=zero, TGA was within normal limits. I was told the doctor will go thruogh the results with us tomorrow and discuss next steps.
  3. Melissa394
    I'll definately post the results and ask for a copy; surely the doc has them for tomorrow's appointment. If it's negative, I do intend to do a trial for a few weeks without gluten to see how his body reacts. Most likely will wait until after his birthday party though (next weekend). Right now the little guy is sitting on the couch eating Lucky Charms...
  4. Melissa394
    That is wonderful news your daughter is eating again! Did her bowels return to normal yet? I imagine that was tough to put your 2 year old through that, but at least you know what she has and can fix it! I've read that Celiac kids recover quickly, gain weight, and can have catch up growth. I hope that is the case for you. I hope we know more at tomorrow...
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    They did a blood test while he was in the hospital (the best children's hospital in Austin); we are waiting on those results. He's being treated by a pediatric gastro doc; from what I've researched he's listed in the "America Best Doctors" book. I am fully aware that he'll need a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis if the test results show Celiac as...
  6. Melissa394
    Valarian Root works well for insomnia; I drink a tea nightly with both valarian root and chamomile. Yogi Tea is the brand; LOVE it.
  7. Melissa394
    It dawned on me today; my son's symptoms really started up the 2nd day of Kindergarten. He's a picky eater so takes his lunch. His lunch has been P&J sandwiches pretty much daily. This summer, he ate a much varied diet; some days he would have wheat bread (cinnamon toast), sandwich, etc. other days none. My son LOVES fresh fruit so usually he doesn...
  8. Melissa394
    How did your daughter do on her scope? How long before you find out the results? It looks like we are both in the same position- waiting and worrying! How old is your daughter? My 6 year old son had gotten down to 31 pounds the day he was hospitalized (this was after 3 weeks of off and one diarrhea/vomiting). He was 35 pounds early August. He's...
  9. Melissa394
    Thanks Sarah, I'll look into that also. His symptoms are returning (I created another post). His diet hasn't changed except I took out dairy/milk products. Not being strict about it; just elimated milk, yogurt, ice cream, butter. He's been on Lactaid since Monday and tolerated it well. Last night, after his dinner he wanted toast. He ate two...
  10. Melissa394
    I posted a few days ago w/ the details of what we've gone through over the past few weeks. My son's symptoms have been consistently the same very week for 3 weeks; he was hospitalized for 4 days at Dell Children's hospital and is under the care of a pediatric gastro doc now. He always starts out w/ light colored loose stool. Then comes light colored...
  11. Melissa394
    Hi Shay! The first weekend this hit us (with vomiting and diarrhea), we thought it was viral. I slowly introduced dairy back into his diet (on Wednesday). The following weekend, same thing. I slowly brought it back but didn't give him milk until Friday. That's the real difference I think. I believe they did a Celiac panel on him. If it comes...
  12. Melissa394
    My son will be 6 on 10/23 and is 42" tall and ~33 pounds (I am only 4' 9" and 85 lbs and Dad is 5' 11" and 170 lbs . He was hospitalized last Saturday for vomiting/diarrhea that has been intermitten since late August. For three weekends in a row (always on Friday), he would vomit. It always started with a very large amount of poop (like one big glob, light...
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