Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 > > Hi, new to the site. My 2 yo daughter was diagnosed with CD last > summer. She had fallen off the growth chart and had skeletal limbs > but a bloated stomach. Her stomach is still distended 7 months after > the gf diet has been strictly adhered to. Does anyone have a similar > experience and it so, how long did it take to get rid of the > distention. Our doctor could not give us a time frame, but told us > her belly would eventually go down. Thanks! BA > There are a number of things that could cause a bloated belly in someone who maintains a gluten-free diet. Is she lactose-intolerant? Is she having problems with constipation due to the low fiber content of many GF foods? (does she drink enough water?) Is she reacting to a food that is GF? My son reacts just the same to soy protein and millet as he does to gluten; big, bloated tummy, gas, diarrhea. So even if you're doing a great job keeping your daughter gluten-free, she may have other food intolerances that haven't been found yet. Perhaps you could start an elimination diet (no dairy or soy, the 2 most likely culprits) for a while and see if that makes a change. Also make sure she drinks enough water. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 > > Hi, new to the site. My 2 yo daughter was diagnosed with CD last > summer. She had fallen off the growth chart and had skeletal limbs > but a bloated stomach. Her stomach is still distended 7 months after > the gf diet has been strictly adhered to. Does anyone have a similar > experience and it so, how long did it take to get rid of the > distention. Our doctor could not give us a time frame, but told us > her belly would eventually go down. Thanks! BA > There are a number of things that could cause a bloated belly in someone who maintains a gluten-free diet. Is she lactose-intolerant? Is she having problems with constipation due to the low fiber content of many GF foods? (does she drink enough water?) Is she reacting to a food that is GF? My son reacts just the same to soy protein and millet as he does to gluten; big, bloated tummy, gas, diarrhea. So even if you're doing a great job keeping your daughter gluten-free, she may have other food intolerances that haven't been found yet. Perhaps you could start an elimination diet (no dairy or soy, the 2 most likely culprits) for a while and see if that makes a change. Also make sure she drinks enough water. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 > > Hi, new to the site. My 2 yo daughter was diagnosed with CD last > summer. She had fallen off the growth chart and had skeletal limbs > but a bloated stomach. Her stomach is still distended 7 months after > the gf diet has been strictly adhered to. Does anyone have a similar > experience and it so, how long did it take to get rid of the > distention. Our doctor could not give us a time frame, but told us > her belly would eventually go down. Thanks! BA > There are a number of things that could cause a bloated belly in someone who maintains a gluten-free diet. Is she lactose-intolerant? Is she having problems with constipation due to the low fiber content of many GF foods? (does she drink enough water?) Is she reacting to a food that is GF? My son reacts just the same to soy protein and millet as he does to gluten; big, bloated tummy, gas, diarrhea. So even if you're doing a great job keeping your daughter gluten-free, she may have other food intolerances that haven't been found yet. Perhaps you could start an elimination diet (no dairy or soy, the 2 most likely culprits) for a while and see if that makes a change. Also make sure she drinks enough water. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 When I was diagnosed at 3 I had the bloated " starvation stomach " . I couldn't wear dresses with " Waists " for quite a while.. It was after I was five, and in school. (I don't remember what month i was diagnosed, so I could have been an old 3, I'm not sure.) I remember going to school with my skinny little friend wearing her cute little waisted outfit and I was wearing a little bluebell dress. I was so happy when I first got a normal skirt with an elastic waist! Anyway, it takes a fair amount of time, but don't worry, it will go away. And if she is like me, she also has a very pale pale complection from being sick, and that will perk up much more quickly. If anything, i was " too skinny " by the time I got to jr. high. Ah, those were the days, lol. > > Hi, new to the site. My 2 yo daughter was diagnosed with CD last > summer. She had fallen off the growth chart and had skeletal limbs > but a bloated stomach. Her stomach is still distended 7 months after > the gf diet has been strictly adhered to. Does anyone have a similar > experience and it so, how long did it take to get rid of the > distention. Our doctor could not give us a time frame, but told us > her belly would eventually go down. Thanks! BA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I think it is fairly normal for little ones to continue to have their starvation bloated tummies even after switching to a gluten free diet- I wasn't having dairy or soy or anything remotely interesting (think fish, brown rice, and blueberries, and boiled veggies, YUCK) and it just naturally took a long time for the stomach to go down. > There are a number of things that could cause a bloated belly in > someone who maintains a gluten-free diet. > > Is she lactose-intolerant? > > Is she having problems with constipation due to the low fiber content > of many GF foods? (does she drink enough water?) > > Is she reacting to a food that is GF? My son reacts just the same to > soy protein and millet as he does to gluten; big, bloated tummy, gas, > diarrhea. > > So even if you're doing a great job keeping your daughter gluten- free, > she may have other food intolerances that haven't been found yet. > Perhaps you could start an elimination diet (no dairy or soy, the 2 > most likely culprits) for a while and see if that makes a change. Also > make sure she drinks enough water. > > Maureen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hi, My daughter who is almost 4 was dx with celiac at 18mos. She had the skinny little arms and legs with the big belly. It probably took a good 9-12 mos before her belly looked " normal " , so hang in there!! Beth, Az > > > Date: 2006/02/01 Wed PM 12:06:08 EST > To: SillyYaks > Subject: Bloated stomach > > Hi, new to the site. My 2 yo daughter was diagnosed with CD last summer. She had fallen off the growth chart and had skeletal limbs but a bloated stomach. Her stomach is still distended 7 months after the gf diet has been strictly adhered to. Does anyone have a similar experience and it so, how long did it take to get rid of the distention. Our doctor could not give us a time frame, but told us her belly would eventually go down. Thanks! BA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Beth, thank you for your input. We have had a hard time finding people who had similar situations. Your input is really appreciated. BA > > Hi, > My daughter who is almost 4 was dx with celiac at 18mos. She had the skinny little arms and legs with the big belly. It probably took a good 9-12 mos before her belly looked " normal " , so hang in there!! > > Beth, Az > > > > > > Date: 2006/02/01 Wed PM 12:06:08 EST > > To: SillyYaks > > Subject: Bloated stomach > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Thanks. She is not lactose intolerant as she has been tested for that, but she does eat a fair amount of soy protein. May try to take that out of the equation and see what happens. > > > > Hi, new to the site. My 2 yo daughter was diagnosed with CD last > > summer. She had fallen off the growth chart and had skeletal limbs > > but a bloated stomach. Her stomach is still distended 7 months after > > the gf diet has been strictly adhered to. Does anyone have a similar > > experience and it so, how long did it take to get rid of the > > distention. Our doctor could not give us a time frame, but told us > > her belly would eventually go down. Thanks! BA > > > > There are a number of things that could cause a bloated belly in > someone who maintains a gluten-free diet. > > Is she lactose-intolerant? > > Is she having problems with constipation due to the low fiber content > of many GF foods? (does she drink enough water?) > > Is she reacting to a food that is GF? My son reacts just the same to > soy protein and millet as he does to gluten; big, bloated tummy, gas, > diarrhea. > > So even if you're doing a great job keeping your daughter gluten-free, > she may have other food intolerances that haven't been found yet. > Perhaps you could start an elimination diet (no dairy or soy, the 2 > most likely culprits) for a while and see if that makes a change. Also > make sure she drinks enough water. > > Maureen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I hear you on the waistband issue. She wears most clothing below the belly due to the stomach shape. We actually usually keep her in a lose top for comfort without realizing it. She is also tiny as well, but on the grow! > > > > Hi, new to the site. My 2 yo daughter was diagnosed with CD last > > summer. She had fallen off the growth chart and had skeletal limbs > > but a bloated stomach. Her stomach is still distended 7 months after > > the gf diet has been strictly adhered to. Does anyone have a similar > > experience and it so, how long did it take to get rid of the > > distention. Our doctor could not give us a time frame, but told us > > her belly would eventually go down. Thanks! BA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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