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Just in Time!

Well, I'm happy to report my Celiac boy is feeling much better! Just in time for school! His hairy tongue is gone, his appetite is back, he has plenty of energy, and is going to sleep easier. No more tummy complaints and he's back to planning his social calendar! When he was feeling crummy, all he wanted to do was lay around and play computer games. Now he's planning play dates and family outings. It's great to see him back to his old self. We are now 10 weeks post diagnosis. He is off all dairy, he's taking the original dose (20mg) of omeprazole, he very rarely has to take Pepto Bismol in addition to the reflux pill, and he started a new vitamin/mineral supplement called Thorne Children's Basic Nutrients , in addition to the Nordic Naturals DHA Junior. He is putting on weight too and he says he thinks he's growing. Woohoo! I should also mention, he has seen a Child Mental Health Specialist (Miss B) weekly for the past 5 weeks. She is fantastic wi

Visit to the Naturopath

We had a great appointment with a new Naturopathic Doctor (Dr. A). She saw both kids and had some helpful suggestions. Our poor Buddy is still struggling to feel good. He has some okay days and some days where he feels crummy. Dr. A palpated his tummy and said he's bloated and that things aren't happy in there. She recommended going back to the original dose of omeprazole (20mg) - she said the double dose he's taking (prescribed by his GI) will lower his stomach acid to a point that his digestive enzymes will be less effective...creating more discomfort. She also recommended removing dairy from his diet. He has been drinking a lot of lactose-free milk and eating lactose-free/gluten-free pudding. She thought by removing dairy, his reflux would improve and create a happier environment for the villi to heal. She also started him on DHA Junior by Nordic Naturals - 8 capsules per day. This would increase his omega 3 from 164mg (in the Nordic Omega 3 Gummies) to 504mg. H

Creating a Gluten Free Home

These are great videos for helping you prepare a gluten-free home and keeping your kiddos safe! This is a great one as well...