Appt. w/ GI THIS Thursday!--which tests to order?

[Guest guest]

Hello All,

We have our first appointment with a GI this Thursday and are unsure

of which battery of lab tests we should ask him to run? (Our son is

25 months old and has a working diagnosis of PDD NOS, Apraxia, and

Sensory Integration Disorder.) We are trying to get to the bottom of

his persistent loose stool problem and frequent yeasty diaper rashes.

We think he may also be gluten sensitive, but we are just not sure and

want the GI to run the full gamut of tests on him to rule everything

out, including any nutritional deficiencies.

Which tests should we make sure the doctor orders? Any help would be

most appreciated---Holly

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly,

Here is the list of tests we ran on my son:

- Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH)

- Amino Acids (Plasma)

- 90-Food IgG Antibodies test (serum)

- Urinalysis

- Organic Acid Test (OAT-Urine)

- Comprehensive Microbial/Digestive Stool Analysis - check for yeast infec.

- Complete Metabolic Panel

- Screen for CBC

- Food Allergy Milk (RAST)

- Celiac Panel

- ADEK (fat soluble vitamins)

- Carnitine Levels

- Acylcarnitine Level

- Vitamin B Levels

His Pediatrician has ordered some more in 1 month:

- Free T4

- TSH

- CBC c diff

- Myelin Basic Protein IgG, IgA, IgM

I hope this helps!

Deborah

hollyjoydavis01 <hollyjoydavis01@...> wrote:

Hello All,

We have our first appointment with a GI this Thursday and are unsure

of which battery of lab tests we should ask him to run? (Our son is

25 months old and has a working diagnosis of PDD NOS, Apraxia, and

Sensory Integration Disorder.) We are trying to get to the bottom of

his persistent loose stool problem and frequent yeasty diaper rashes.

We think he may also be gluten sensitive, but we are just not sure and

want the GI to run the full gamut of tests on him to rule everything

out, including any nutritional deficiencies.

Which tests should we make sure the doctor orders? Any help would be

most appreciated---Holly

---------------------------------

Everyone is raving about the all-new beta.

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much, Deborah. That was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Could

you also possibly tell me a little about how your appt. went with your GI.

Did you ask them to run these tests on your son when you first went in

there, or did the doctor order the lab tests without your prodding? What

is your son's diagnosis/age/ symptoms etc... that prompted you to go to a

GI, if you don't mind my asking.

Any further guidance you could give us so we will get the most out of this

appt. will be very enthusiastically received :-)

Thanks so much for your help-----Holly

>From: Deborah is <deborah_baccan@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: [ ] Appt. w/ GI THIS Thursday!--which tests

>to order?

>Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:10:39 -0800 (PST)

>

>Hi Holly,

>

> Here is the list of tests we ran on my son:

> - Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH)

> - Amino Acids (Plasma)

> - 90-Food IgG Antibodies test (serum)

> - Urinalysis

> - Organic Acid Test (OAT-Urine)

> - Comprehensive Microbial/Digestive Stool Analysis - check for yeast

>infec.

> - Complete Metabolic Panel

> - Screen for CBC

> - Food Allergy Milk (RAST)

> - Celiac Panel

> - ADEK (fat soluble vitamins)

> - Carnitine Levels

> - Acylcarnitine Level

> - Vitamin B Levels

>

> His Pediatrician has ordered some more in 1 month:

> - Free T4

> - TSH

> - CBC c diff

> - Myelin Basic Protein IgG, IgA, IgM

>

> I hope this helps!

>

> Deborah

>

>

>hollyjoydavis01 <hollyjoydavis01@...> wrote:

> Hello All,

>

>We have our first appointment with a GI this Thursday and are unsure

>of which battery of lab tests we should ask him to run? (Our son is

>25 months old and has a working diagnosis of PDD NOS, Apraxia, and

>Sensory Integration Disorder.) We are trying to get to the bottom of

>his persistent loose stool problem and frequent yeasty diaper rashes.

>We think he may also be gluten sensitive, but we are just not sure and

>want the GI to run the full gamut of tests on him to rule everything

>out, including any nutritional deficiencies.

>

>Which tests should we make sure the doctor orders? Any help would be

>most appreciated---Holly

>

>

>

>

>

>

>---------------------------------

>Everyone is raving about the all-new beta.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly,

Here is the list of tests we ran on my son:

- Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH)

- Amino Acids (Plasma)

- 90-Food IgG Antibodies test (serum)

- Urinalysis

- Organic Acid Test (OAT-Urine)

- Comprehensive Microbial/Digestive Stool Analysis - check for yeast infec.

- Complete Metabolic Panel

- Screen for CBC

- Food Allergy Milk (RAST)

- Celiac Panel

- ADEK (fat soluble vitamins)

- Carnitine Levels

- Acylcarnitine Level

- Vitamin B Levels

His Pediatrician has ordered some more in 1 month:

- Free T4

- TSH

- CBC c diff

- Myelin Basic Protein IgG, IgA, IgM

I hope this helps!

Deborah

hollyjoydavis01 <hollyjoydavis01@...> wrote:

Hello All,

We have our first appointment with a GI this Thursday and are unsure

of which battery of lab tests we should ask him to run? (Our son is

25 months old and has a working diagnosis of PDD NOS, Apraxia, and

Sensory Integration Disorder.) We are trying to get to the bottom of

his persistent loose stool problem and frequent yeasty diaper rashes.

We think he may also be gluten sensitive, but we are just not sure and

want the GI to run the full gamut of tests on him to rule everything

out, including any nutritional deficiencies.

Which tests should we make sure the doctor orders? Any help would be

most appreciated---Holly

---------------------------------

Everyone is raving about the all-new beta.

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much, Deborah. That was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Could

you also possibly tell me a little about how your appt. went with your GI.

Did you ask them to run these tests on your son when you first went in

there, or did the doctor order the lab tests without your prodding? What

is your son's diagnosis/age/ symptoms etc... that prompted you to go to a

GI, if you don't mind my asking.

Any further guidance you could give us so we will get the most out of this

appt. will be very enthusiastically received :-)

Thanks so much for your help-----Holly

>From: Deborah is <deborah_baccan@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: [ ] Appt. w/ GI THIS Thursday!--which tests

>to order?

>Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:10:39 -0800 (PST)

>

>Hi Holly,

>

> Here is the list of tests we ran on my son:

> - Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH)

> - Amino Acids (Plasma)

> - 90-Food IgG Antibodies test (serum)

> - Urinalysis

> - Organic Acid Test (OAT-Urine)

> - Comprehensive Microbial/Digestive Stool Analysis - check for yeast

>infec.

> - Complete Metabolic Panel

> - Screen for CBC

> - Food Allergy Milk (RAST)

> - Celiac Panel

> - ADEK (fat soluble vitamins)

> - Carnitine Levels

> - Acylcarnitine Level

> - Vitamin B Levels

>

> His Pediatrician has ordered some more in 1 month:

> - Free T4

> - TSH

> - CBC c diff

> - Myelin Basic Protein IgG, IgA, IgM

>

> I hope this helps!

>

> Deborah

>

>

>hollyjoydavis01 <hollyjoydavis01@...> wrote:

> Hello All,

>

>We have our first appointment with a GI this Thursday and are unsure

>of which battery of lab tests we should ask him to run? (Our son is

>25 months old and has a working diagnosis of PDD NOS, Apraxia, and

>Sensory Integration Disorder.) We are trying to get to the bottom of

>his persistent loose stool problem and frequent yeasty diaper rashes.

>We think he may also be gluten sensitive, but we are just not sure and

>want the GI to run the full gamut of tests on him to rule everything

>out, including any nutritional deficiencies.

>

>Which tests should we make sure the doctor orders? Any help would be

>most appreciated---Holly

>

>

>

>

>

>

>---------------------------------

>Everyone is raving about the all-new beta.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly,

Maybe I am respondiong a little too late, but these tests were ordered by his

regular Pediatrician, she referred us to the GI Dr. because his Celiac Panel had

some abnormalities, so she wanted to run further tests. The good thing that we

found out is that my son had very low levels of Carnitine, which you may have

read, is dangerous, and we are now supplementing w/ a prescription. is

5, Apraxic, low muscle tone, Dispraxic, drooling, (his Sensory Int. issues went

away with Vit. E), alergic to Milk.

I have scheduled an appt with a Nutritionist at the end of December, to

discuss his current supplements, and maybe add some more, also we are going to

see a Metabolic Endocrinologist in January to check for Malabsorption issues

(referred by the GI).

Feel free to ask me if you have any other ??? Good luck!

Deborah

Holly <hollyjoydavis@...> wrote:

Thanks so much, Deborah. That was EXACTLY what I was looking for.

Could

you also possibly tell me a little about how your appt. went with your GI.

Did you ask them to run these tests on your son when you first went in

there, or did the doctor order the lab tests without your prodding? What

is your son's diagnosis/age/ symptoms etc... that prompted you to go to a

GI, if you don't mind my asking.

Any further guidance you could give us so we will get the most out of this

appt. will be very enthusiastically received :-)

Thanks so much for your help-----Holly

>From: Deborah is <deborah_baccan@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: [ ] Appt. w/ GI THIS Thursday!--which tests

>to order?

>Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:10:39 -0800 (PST)

>

>Hi Holly,

>

> Here is the list of tests we ran on my son:

> - Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH)

> - Amino Acids (Plasma)

> - 90-Food IgG Antibodies test (serum)

> - Urinalysis

> - Organic Acid Test (OAT-Urine)

> - Comprehensive Microbial/Digestive Stool Analysis - check for yeast

>infec.

> - Complete Metabolic Panel

> - Screen for CBC

> - Food Allergy Milk (RAST)

> - Celiac Panel

> - ADEK (fat soluble vitamins)

> - Carnitine Levels

> - Acylcarnitine Level

> - Vitamin B Levels

>

> His Pediatrician has ordered some more in 1 month:

> - Free T4

> - TSH

> - CBC c diff

> - Myelin Basic Protein IgG, IgA, IgM

>

> I hope this helps!

>

> Deborah

>

>

>hollyjoydavis01 <hollyjoydavis01@...> wrote:

> Hello All,

>

>We have our first appointment with a GI this Thursday and are unsure

>of which battery of lab tests we should ask him to run? (Our son is

>25 months old and has a working diagnosis of PDD NOS, Apraxia, and

>Sensory Integration Disorder.) We are trying to get to the bottom of

>his persistent loose stool problem and frequent yeasty diaper rashes.

>We think he may also be gluten sensitive, but we are just not sure and

>want the GI to run the full gamut of tests on him to rule everything

>out, including any nutritional deficiencies.

>

>Which tests should we make sure the doctor orders? Any help would be

>most appreciated---Holly

>

>

>

>

>

>

>---------------------------------

>Everyone is raving about the all-new beta.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly,

Maybe I am respondiong a little too late, but these tests were ordered by his

regular Pediatrician, she referred us to the GI Dr. because his Celiac Panel had

some abnormalities, so she wanted to run further tests. The good thing that we

found out is that my son had very low levels of Carnitine, which you may have

read, is dangerous, and we are now supplementing w/ a prescription. is

5, Apraxic, low muscle tone, Dispraxic, drooling, (his Sensory Int. issues went

away with Vit. E), alergic to Milk.

I have scheduled an appt with a Nutritionist at the end of December, to

discuss his current supplements, and maybe add some more, also we are going to

see a Metabolic Endocrinologist in January to check for Malabsorption issues

(referred by the GI).

Feel free to ask me if you have any other ??? Good luck!

Deborah

Holly <hollyjoydavis@...> wrote:

Thanks so much, Deborah. That was EXACTLY what I was looking for.

Could

you also possibly tell me a little about how your appt. went with your GI.

Did you ask them to run these tests on your son when you first went in

there, or did the doctor order the lab tests without your prodding? What

is your son's diagnosis/age/ symptoms etc... that prompted you to go to a

GI, if you don't mind my asking.

Any further guidance you could give us so we will get the most out of this

appt. will be very enthusiastically received :-)

Thanks so much for your help-----Holly

>From: Deborah is <deborah_baccan@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: [ ] Appt. w/ GI THIS Thursday!--which tests

>to order?

>Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:10:39 -0800 (PST)

>

>Hi Holly,

>

> Here is the list of tests we ran on my son:

> - Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH)

> - Amino Acids (Plasma)

> - 90-Food IgG Antibodies test (serum)

> - Urinalysis

> - Organic Acid Test (OAT-Urine)

> - Comprehensive Microbial/Digestive Stool Analysis - check for yeast

>infec.

> - Complete Metabolic Panel

> - Screen for CBC

> - Food Allergy Milk (RAST)

> - Celiac Panel

> - ADEK (fat soluble vitamins)

> - Carnitine Levels

> - Acylcarnitine Level

> - Vitamin B Levels

>

> His Pediatrician has ordered some more in 1 month:

> - Free T4

> - TSH

> - CBC c diff

> - Myelin Basic Protein IgG, IgA, IgM

>

> I hope this helps!

>

> Deborah

>

>

>hollyjoydavis01 <hollyjoydavis01@...> wrote:

> Hello All,

>

>We have our first appointment with a GI this Thursday and are unsure

>of which battery of lab tests we should ask him to run? (Our son is

>25 months old and has a working diagnosis of PDD NOS, Apraxia, and

>Sensory Integration Disorder.) We are trying to get to the bottom of

>his persistent loose stool problem and frequent yeasty diaper rashes.

>We think he may also be gluten sensitive, but we are just not sure and

>want the GI to run the full gamut of tests on him to rule everything

>out, including any nutritional deficiencies.

>

>Which tests should we make sure the doctor orders? Any help would be

>most appreciated---Holly

>

>

>

>

>

>

>---------------------------------

>Everyone is raving about the all-new beta.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Deborah. After our appointment today, we too have been referred to

a Nutritionist as well, and the GI has already ordered a large amount of lab

tests, most of what you had done with your son, and I'm going to ask our

Developmental Pediatrician to make up the difference so we can get

everything done at one time to minimize the invasive procedures. Haven't

had any mention of a Metabolic Endocrinologist yet, but that's probably next

on the agenda, who knows?

I'll be interested to hear how everything goes for your little guy, and we

will keep you posted on our end as well.

Thanks again for your help---Holly

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Deborah. After our appointment today, we too have been referred to

a Nutritionist as well, and the GI has already ordered a large amount of lab

tests, most of what you had done with your son, and I'm going to ask our

Developmental Pediatrician to make up the difference so we can get

everything done at one time to minimize the invasive procedures. Haven't

had any mention of a Metabolic Endocrinologist yet, but that's probably next

on the agenda, who knows?

I'll be interested to hear how everything goes for your little guy, and we

will keep you posted on our end as well.

Thanks again for your help---Holly