Re: increased gluten sensitivity

June 13, 2006

Have you considered other sources such as shampo, body wash, etc..

and especially toothpaste and any product that goes in the mouth or

lips? This was a problem for me after going gf. I just did not

realize my chapstick, toothpaste and mouthwash were unsafe. Good

luck. KC

>

> My son (age 6) was diagnosed with Celiac in February. At first, I

> didn't think that the gluten free diet was making any difference.

> We were lucky because he didn't have any real symptoms before

being

> diagnosed. He was diagnosed as diabetic in December and when they

> did the first round of blood tests, he was automatically tested

for

> celiac because they so often go together. Now that he has been

> gluten free for a few months, I can see symptoms when he is

exposed

> to gluten. Once I let him have a teaspoon of sprinkles on his

> icecream (I was too busy counting the carbs to consider gluten

> possibility in the little sugar pellet.) That experience proved

> helpful because I realized that I hadn't checked the ingredients

> (before he even finished his icecream) and then I knew that he had

> been " glutened. " As a result, I learned his symptoms. His bowel

> movements are yellowish and his blood gets thinner (we know that

> because of the glucose testing 4Xs a day). This lasted for about

a

> week. Amazing - how much gluten could possibly in that little bit

> of sprinkles?! Anyway, since then I have noticed symptoms a

couple

> of more times. He even had one bout of diarhea. I don't know

what

> the sources may be. I am suspecting that he is getting more and

> more sensitive to gluten the longer that he has been away from

it.

> He is VERY good about not eating things that he shouldn't. He

only

> eats what I have preapproved. I feel like this is extreme but I

am

> thinking about getting him his own cookie sheets (for cooking

> quesadillas.) I can't think of where else he is getting gluten

> (unless it is at school.)

>

> I wish someone would invent a anti-gluten cleaning solution.

> Getting rid of bacteria isn't enough to keep my baby well.

>

> I just wanted to know if anyone else has ideas of what may be

> glutening my baby. I have been careful about food and he eats

> basically the same thing everyday for breakfast and lunch. Dinner

> is the easiest gluten free meal. Has anyone else gotten more

> sensitive to gluten after going gluten free?

>

> I am so glad that this board is here.

>

June 13, 2006

Hi , Sometimes celiacs will notice a lactose intolerence. Could that be the case with your son? It isn't always permanent, but it may take awhile of being GF before his gut is healed enough to tolerate dairy... Michele __________________________________________________

June 13, 2006

,

My son, age 7, the same thing. He didn't have symptoms, but my 2

yr. daughter was diagnosed, therefore, all of us went for

bloodwork. Low and behold my son and husband also have celiac. I

cleaned my house like a mad woman. I bought new cookie sheets,

toaster, cereal bowls, skillet, wooden spoons. I may have gone

overboard, but I know my kitchen is gluten free. I cleaned

cabinets, I was crazed. We went out for b-fast one morning all of

us had a gf breakfast. My son had one thing different from us which

was chocolate milk. We barely made it home and he had diarrhea. I

was a newbie at this and didn't check the chocolate syrup well it

was malted. I learned my lesson and the expense of my son. I was

guilt ridden. If he gets glutened we know right away when we had no

idea before. He is more sensitive now being GF.

Does your son use playdough? I know that is made with flour. Some

fruit snacks have wheat in them. Unsafe baking spray? I hope you

find the culprit. Good Luck!!

Kendra