Victoria5

My initial test came back negative too. But I'd been easing off gluten to support my kids' new gluten-free lifestyle. I insisted the dr refer me to a GI for a deeper look. My dr then said I didn't fit the picture of celiac disease (I'm overweight). I then demanded the referral as I wasn't ALWAYS so fat (5 large-birth kids tends to add weight in some women...

No kidding! I'm a recovering food addict, with a very strong remedy! This past summer my fam dropped cable tv and picked up Netflix. My husband got in a mood while I was vacationing with the kids and started watching documentaries on Food Habits. When I returned he had me sit and watch one or two with him. "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" started it...

While on tour at a potential college for my daughter, I personally stopped in the cafeteria and asked if they had gluten free items. I was assured they did and the manager even took time to speak to me. As we were talking, he said, "We make sure to have Semolina bread for anyone wanting gluten free sandwiches." I stopped dead in my tracks. I firmly...

You are quite welcome. I'm glad I could help! Please post back here how the results come out. I know you are overwhelmed, but believe me, it does get easier. Keep in mind, don't rush into anything. Your little one needs 'a gift of time'. Just because he was in a rush to get here, doesn't mean you have to rush him through life. And with every child...

MJ- I know your fears, frustrations and confusion. Multiply it times 4 and that was my situation, all in one day! My response may be long, but I'm going to try to address all of your thoughts. My background is: Mom of 4 active celiac disease girls, one gluten intolerant/gene son; girls all dx'd in '04; read every medical article I possibly could for 2...

In 2006, I began working on a Masters/Education. For 2 years I read every single medical article I could get my hands on about celiac disease, its affect on children and learning, and how schools work with celiac kids and their families. My classmates were sick of hearing about it! Until I put it all together for my final Action Research Project presentation...