Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 A while ago I posted asking if anyone would know what was causing my eye infection. After working with my ND, we found out that I am horribly allergic to dairy and wheat. Three days off of both and my eyes were back to normal. It has been two weeks now, and I am loosing weight like crazy too. I did not think I ate very much of either, but I guess I did. It was easy to make the transition, since my DH and DS both have celiac and my DD is allergic to both dairy and eggs. I guess I am just one of the family now. ;-) Amy L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm so glad you got an answer! It's much nice to live without an eye infection. Laurie <lbilyeu lbilyeu _____ On Behalf Of Amy Lovelace Friday, February 23, 2007 12:52 PM Vegan GF follow up A while ago I posted asking if anyone would know what was causing my eye infection. After working with my ND, we found out that I am horribly allergic to dairy and wheat. Three days off of both and my eyes were back to normal. It has been two weeks now, and I am loosing weight like crazy too. I did not think I ate very much of either, but I guess I did. It was easy to make the transition, since my DH and DS both have celiac and my DD is allergic to both dairy and eggs. I guess I am just one of the family now. ;-) Amy L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Wow! I know I have seen your name attached to " vegan/gluten-free " stuff, but it was just for your family? And now you have joined " the club " . I have myself and all 3 kids GFCF and almost entirely egg and soy free also. (Yes, vegetarian, but not quite to the point of vegan yet! I consider that 100 %, and I can't claim that or it would be stretching the truth a bit.) I just got back the testing (Enterolab) results on my middle child. He shows immune reactions to both gluten and dairy. He also has 2 genes showing he is predisposed to gluten sensitivity. I am not exactly sure what to make of all of it. Could he be reacting to gluten and dairy as kind of a " leaky-gut " reaction? Or should I consider him celiac? Anybody know? Amy, I am glad you found out the answer to your eye problem. Lisa Wife to Chuck (12 yrs.) Homeschooling mom to Hunter (9), Chase (7), and Brooke (3 1/2). chugust - Amy Lovelace Vegan GF 02/23/2007 12:54:13 PM follow up A while ago I posted asking if anyone would know what was causing my eye infection. After working with my ND, we found out that I am horribly allergic to dairy and wheat. Three days off of both and my eyes were back to normal. It has been two weeks now, and I am loosing weight like crazy too. I did not think I ate very much of either, but I guess I did. It was easy to make the transition, since my DH and DS both have celiac and my DD is allergic to both dairy and eggs. I guess I am just one of the family now. ;-) Amy L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 , " chugust " <chugust wrote: " I just got back the testing (Enterolab) results on my middle child. He shows immune reactions to both gluten and dairy. He also has 2 genes showing he is predisposed to gluten sensitivity. I am not exactly sure what to make of all of it. Could he be reacting to gluten and dairy as kind of a " leaky-gut " reaction? Or should I consider him celiac? Anybody know? " I think only a very few folks without the celiac genes are ever diagnosed as such and they need the observable villi damage or DH for the diagnosis. I've read that most people in this country actually have gluten sensitivity genes. What's key is that he has the antibodies. Of course, it comes down to one's definition of celiac. I'm not sure that in the real world it makes much difference if you are celiac or gluten intolerant. You avoid gluten either way and suffer if you don't. You might want to read the latest Clan Thompson newsletter. It is all about genes and how we need a broader concept of gluten problems than simply celiac disease. I know this must be upsetting. Having just received similar testing for myself (and seeing antibodies to egg, soy, and yeast as well, which I didn't even suspect), I know the feeling. At least your son should be able to avoid decades of symptoms, not knowing what the problem is. DianeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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