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Title: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
Post by: fitfamily on August 07, 2007, 20:21:33 pm
My friend is nearing her appt with a specialist (10 more days).  However, she is already trying to go gluten free with her 13m dd who is miserable.  Will this hamper the gluten allergen testing?
Title: Re: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
Post by: lawnseed on August 07, 2007, 20:30:33 pm
I would check with her dr - a quick phone call would prob be all it would take. If I recall I think it's ok to go gluten free as long as it is reinserted back into the diet before testing. But I'm not sure how long before. I think that it's the type of question that the secretary would get all the time though, so even getting in touch with him/her would probably suffice. WOrth an ask though :)
Title: Re: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
Post by: Jimbob on August 08, 2007, 06:54:46 am
I would think that if there is only 10 days left that gluten should not be excluded from the diet at this point. I would wait until after the test, then she can go gluten free whilst waiting for the results. I know you can't be gluten free at the time of tests as this will not give an accurate result. I would definately advise your friend to speak to the specialist regarding this situation.
Title: Re: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
Post by: Mom to M&M on August 08, 2007, 16:35:04 pm
I agree with Kelly!
Title: Re: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
Post by: jennyh on August 13, 2007, 21:35:49 pm
keep the gluten until the test,from the understanding i have it has to be in the current diet.