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My son had awful night time teeth grinding as well. I noticed almost right away (within a few weeks) of his gluten free diet that it stopped. He has been gluten-free for about 1 1/2 yrs and still no problems with teeth grinding. I hope the same for your son. Regards

My husband and son have been diagnosed but I keep my daughter and myself gluten free as well. She did have colic and other symptoms as a baby. I plan on getting enterolab test for her soon. I don't have problem living gluten-free at all. As a matter of fact I am eating healthier than I ever had. My issue is with the outtings (birthday parties, family...

This forum is great for information. I am new here as well and I have learned more here than all the doctors and books combined. My family found the gluten-free diet hard at first but now (after a year) we are so much healthier (and happier). I have a suggestion (once you are on track)... with your background you should start a gluten free bakery. I can...

Welcome, I'm new here as well and have gotten more info here about celiac / gluten free foods than anywhere else. For breakfast we like to focus on fresh fruit (you may have to be careful about amt with blood sugar issues). If you are ok with nuts spread some nut butter on a piece of fruit or rice cakes / gluten-free crakers. In the colder months we...

I am still struggling with family a year later! They think my son and husband will someday "grow out of it". A few think it is a 'made-up' disease. Even my husband's relatives who may benefit from this knowledge (& testing!) are in denial. It is frustrating that they don't get it but I found I made the most "progress" and protected my son by composing...

there are some good non-dairy milks available. It may take some getting used to but soy, almond, etc. in flavors (to help getting used to new tastes). I hope you get some answers soon.

Be sure your dietician / nutritionist has experience with celiac. When my son was diagnosed we were referred to a nutritionist. When we met with her she had to go "dig-up" a list of allowable foods on a gluten free diet. Top of the list was a burger king burger - "just remove the bun" By the end of our visit she admitted I already knew more than...

This is one topic I struggle with each day. Our family (myself, husband and 2 young children) are gluten free for 1yr (my son dx'd) and then completely for 8 months (my dh dx'd). I am STILL telling the same family members over and over that no we will NEVER be able to have gluten again. "So when will you guys get to eat regular again?" "Never" "Really...

Hi Julie, I totally agree with Ursula and Robbin - please investigate vaccine reactions asap. Some kids cannot keep up with the "schedule" and some cannot tolerate them at all. I found info at www.mothering.com. Good Luck and I hope your son feels better soon. Maggee

Jodele, My son had a gene test at 5yo that came back negative. Unfortunately, it took another year of illness - he does have celiac. I feel that absolute proof positive is the results of a gluten-free diet. Yes you can live without gluten. Since it sounds like your whole family would benefit, right after your tests - try the gluten free diet. I would...

Sorry to hear about what you are going through. I think you have received some good advice here. My son struggled with constant pain and illness (until he was finally diagnosed at 6yo) so he was usually understanding about avoiding foods (we thought it was just allergies at the time). By the time my dd was 2yo she had been exposed to us always asking questions...

We make our own: 1 sm can of gluten-free tomato paste fill can with water and add to paste fill can half-way with apple cider vinegar add sweetner (we use 1/2 teaspoon of agave necter) salt / pepper to taste - mix well it's not that hard - my 8yo makes it himself sometimes. Maggee

Thanks all - sounds like more trouble than it is worth by my quick calculations I might only just make it over the 7.5%. That just is worth the red audit flag. Maggee

I just went shopping and since my whole family (4) are eating gluten-free the bills are stacking up. Has anyone deducted the costs of their treatment (gluten-free foods) as a medical expense from their taxes? Just wondering... Maggee

I might be chiming in late here but I have had a similar problem - (my 7 yo recently diagnosed celiac but has had multiple food allergies since he was a yr old) I endured the same issues and tried to solve them without 'losing' family or hurting feelings - but here is what is really boiled down to.. however I handle these situations is exactly how my son...