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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2011, 20:40:41 pm »
I was the same, feel bad now that it took a year to figure it out ::). Not saying it is an allergy for Megan but if you do try it direct keep some piriton handy!

Yes sainsburys but used those biccies as don't have egg. You can have egg right so prob more choice for you?

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2011, 21:44:03 pm »
WOW, hugs liz.  Great job tracking it down, though!  Hopefully it won't be a long term issue.  I was lurking to see the outcome.  :-)

I am thinking about another gf run; I messed up, and we were seeing the allergist in a few days, so I gave up.  During the one week trials, I was trying to resolve reflux, but now am thinking about trying to completely resolve the skin issues.  Although, as Lizzie says, she saw a clear improvement after 1 week (with regards to dietary/gi issues, right?). 

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2011, 01:57:38 am »
I should add that we have done two one week trials previously with no difference.  How long did it take to see improvement, Liz?

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2011, 02:43:20 am »
Gulp - you are right honey - her long NWings have gone since I cut gluten from my diet. And her wind is so much less.

That's good news Liz!  How are YOU doing with the gluten gone, are you adjusting ok?  Is Megan still doing well?

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2011, 05:38:43 am »
Jean,
My LO took a bit longer than a week to improve possibly because I was still having oat porridge which could have been contaminating the results...It hasn't completely improved her wind issues and we still occasionally have rotten nights, but nothing like we were having which is good enough for me at the moment.

Just out of curiosity, at what age can you do scratch testing for gluten?

Liz how is Megan going, is she heaps better?
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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2011, 07:00:02 am »
I think it is 12 mths for scratch tests.

She is better - not passing anywhere near as much wind. Still hard to judge some bits as she is very constipated after solids introduction.

We are both eating porridge and I think that is OK  :).

It is tough without gluten - so far I just avoid it but if this us long term I will need to find some proper alternatives.

Jean - it was more than a week to see enough to notice - more like 2. But slow changes, no immediate stuff.

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2011, 16:47:50 pm »

Just out of curiosity, at what age can you do scratch testing for gluten?


Some ped allergists here in the States will test as young as 5/6 months old......

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2011, 02:45:36 am »
Both mine have been scratch tested at 4months
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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2011, 11:17:19 am »
Ok ladies thank you that is good to know, next time I'm at the doctors I will enquire :)
Liz so glad M is heaps better!!
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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #24 on: February 04, 2011, 18:50:12 pm »

Just out of curiosity, at what age can you do scratch testing for gluten?


Some ped allergists here in the States will test as young as 5/6 months old......

Do they do a scratch test for gluten in the states?? Here they won't....

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #25 on: February 04, 2011, 23:15:59 pm »
Day 1 of Weetbix for breakfast! He LOVED it and ate a whole one! Will keep you posted. I think I'm going to start just by doing Weetbix every day for a week and see where that leads us.
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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #26 on: February 05, 2011, 04:04:16 am »
Good luck Jenny, hope it continues to go well.
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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #27 on: February 06, 2011, 08:35:53 am »
Wow Jenny - fingers tightly crosse for you  :-* :-*

We are at a standstill with heavy teething, but a dairy slip the other day has given her less symptoms than it issued to so far so I am starting to get more interested in getting on with t his A's otherwise I'm making life harder than it needs to be for both of us.

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #28 on: February 06, 2011, 09:11:39 am »
Lizzie we can get them done at 6 months old here.

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Re: What would constitute a fair gluten trial for a LO?
« Reply #29 on: February 06, 2011, 11:25:32 am »
Oh thanks Eloise, I don't really feel like it could be an allergy since her only real symptoms have been constipation and excessive wind (and reflux I guess, but I wonder if that is mainly anatomical as she is still spilling even now), scratch testing doesn't show intolerance do they, just allergy?  Still it may be interesting to inquire for her and see if anything shows up (also not painful like a blood test)....
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