Behavioral Changes In Children Posted: 10-19-07 22:27pm
I was wondering if anyone had noticed any
behavioral changes in their children after
going gluten free?
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 10-22-07 08:05am
Hi Dana;
I know of many individuals who noticed
behavior changes in their children after
the GF diet was introduced. The president
of our local support group chapter noticed
a tremendous change in her daughters right
away, and she only had them tested because
she, herself was positive. they did not
have any big outward symptoms. Another
lady I know has her autistic son on the GF
diet., and he gets out of control when he
has gluten. I know there is a strong body
of research that suggests GF diets for ADD
and Autism/Aspergers sufferers.
How is your son doing? Has he had the
biopsy yet?
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danacombs
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Behavioral Changes In Children Posted: 10-22-07 10:00am
Hi, thanks for posting on my question.
That's what I was thinking. My son has
actually had a rough weekend. He had a
stomach bug. I have a call into his GI
because we are going in for the scope this
Wed. I hope the GI will still want to go
ahead and do it Wed. I'll let you know
how it goes.
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 10-22-07 13:00pm
Best of luck, and please do keep us
posted.
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 11-07-07 07:29am
Dana;
How did it go last week? Was your son
able to have the test?
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danacombs
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Colton's Biopsy Posted: 11-07-07 15:04pm
Hi... thanks for checking on our results.
The biopsy didn't confirm celiac. There
was no villi damage noted. It did note
inflammation, erosion, and ulceration.
The dr. isn't totally convinced he
doesn't have Celiac. He's afraid the
damage is just starting because Colton's
symptoms are only a few months old and
that he missed it with the biopsy. Now,
we are waiting on the genetic markers test
and his latest antibody tests. I'll let
you know when those come back.... should
be next week. We are also going to the
allergist tomorrow.
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 11-07-07 20:19pm
Ugh, that is so frustrating! I'm sorry
they are putting you guys through the
ringer like that. i hope you find some
concrete answers for your son.
The other option is to just go Gluten Free
and see if it makes him feel better. the
erosions sound kinda scary! Have they
looked into Crohn's disease? I am sorry I
can't remember if you told me that.
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danacombs
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Biopsy Results Posted: 11-08-07 09:03am
I am going to be questioning about Crohn's
Disease and my husband and I have decided
after Colton's finished with all the
antibiody tests we are going to try going
GF. We are also going to an allergist
today. Looking for answers! I just feel
so strongly it's something he's eating
causing his stomach issues along with his
hyperactivity. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for all your ideas and keep them
coming if you think of anything else!
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 11-08-07 09:07am
When all this is said and done, I will
have hundreds of little ideas for you.
Also, if you shoot me a PM telling me
where you are, then I can look for support
groups in your area, helath food stores,
etc.
