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  1. I agree with the above posters: we have three Celiacs in our household. Our out-of-the box thinking cardiologist Dr Gundry insisted we go 100% grain free and avoid nightshades after we explained some of one of our kids' symptoms persisted. we have followed an autoimmune paleo protocol very successfully and are healthier than ever. listen to your instincts...
  2. for me it is sugar that makes me toot! carbs/fructose/maple syrup!!! my husband always busts me when I've dipped into the sugar world!!!
  3. we are a family of four with three Celiacs. We have been following an auto-immune paleo protocol for more than two years now and all of our symptoms are at bay. the paleo mom blog is my constant inspiration! we are all proud of how we are eating and wish you improved health!
  4. Hi there! We also find that going in to a restaurant and talking to the Chef at 3:30 in the afternoon and then returning to eat on the early side ensures an AWESOME experience . We also tip REALLY well and return to the places I feel safe eating
  5. Hi! You are not alone...I have a 6.5 year old little girl who developed tummy aches over 8 months ago. We have eliminated a TON of things and haven't found an answer yet. Here are some things that we did discover were triggers for "big" tummy aches (she has pain all day, every day though...). She did have a "KUB" xray which showed she was constipated...
  6. You are a great Mom! I was CRAZY with the cleaning I did...I have those $100 slipcovers over couches I got pre-kids...sanitized them, put 'em back on. I replaced all my pots and pans, toaster, baking sheets, etc... I even emptied every cabinet, put down new contact paper, etc. Somehow a chocolate maltball made it through all of that...showed up randomly...
  7. Hi Lisa--the test we did was to have my daughter "fill" a bag by breathing into it every 15 minutes. We capped the bag and labeled it. I think it gets sent off somewhere--so I don't know the numbers yet. I was thinking about the poor company that does these tests and HOPES for a higher accuracy rate--which could be higher if the nurses administered it...
  8. Thinking of you! In our house we "fell" one by one -- first one daughter was diagnosed, then the second, then me. We ended up purging the house of all gluten. We call our house the "all-inclusive" dining experience and don't let anyone bring anything over. It's just simpler... It might be good to have everyone in the...
  9. As a quick update, we did the SIBO breath test yesterday at Children's Hospital in LA. Results due back Tuesday. Super simple test (the nurse had ME administer it...which was a slight bit annoying just because I'm sure it costs insurance an arm and a leg...). My daughter was a champ. Took about 2.5 hours all in.
  10. Hi Lisa, Thank you so much. We are going to the allergist tomorrow...we'll see how receptive she is... (She is the doctor who did finally do the Celiac testing for my kids after I had asked and been turned down by the pediatricians for 18 months...so, I have hope!). Courtney
  11. thanks Lisa! I'll take any/all links to this you have. A couple questions: - I've read mixed reviews on the DAO blood serum test. Have you read anything definitive? What is your opinion? - Have you read anything about doing a two week trial where you go on anti-histamines for two weeks--if symptoms go away (they are supressed, really), then go through...
  12. Wow! This is an amazing perspective! Thank you! I'm going to go to the kitchen, eat some chocolate chips, do the dishes, get kids to bed and come back an re-read that! Thank you! I doubt we would have ever thought to look at the histamine list! She's still eating a tiny bit of chocolate, pineapple, and many other things on that list! Avocado made...
  13. Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for your input. It's interesting, we see two specialists in LA--a GI pain specialist and a Celiac researcher. The pain specialist is also considered one of the thought leaders in SIBO in kids. From what I'm gathering, SIBO is typically an adult "term" and that there are lots of kids with undiagnosed SIBO. We removed almost...
  14. Hi there, We have a six year old who was diagnosed a year ago with Celiac. We were gluten-free and happy/no problems until about month 9 gluten free. She developed abdominal pain below her belly button which is moderate, constant pain and sometimes flares up. We have had numerous doctors visits (also with our Celiac GI) and are now embarking on an effort...
  15. You are a great Mom!!! You are asking great, smart, thoughtful questions. I had to go around LOTS of doctors to get my kids tested and eventually got in to see Dr. Michelle Pietzak at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (a huge drive for us and so worth it). Ultimately, our twins were diagnosed with Celiac (as I had suspected) and Dr. Pietzak insisted my husband...
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