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An_240967 posted:
My son is 4 and he has either terrible screaming constipation or run down your leg diarrea. there is never a normal bowel movement. He also has autism and Dr.s say oh this is typical of autistics. they ran a panel and told me he came back negative for food allergies and celiacs but I know there is something else they are missing. He has terrible leg pains and eats like crazy without really gaining alot of weight. help please if anyone has some suggestions.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:help does this sound like anything you know of?My son is 4 and he has either terrible screaming constipation or run down your leg diarrea. there is never a normal bowel movement. He also has autism and Dr.s say oh this is typical of autistics. they ran a panel and told me he came back negative for food allergies and celiacs but I know there is something else they are missing. He has terrible leg pains and eats like crazy without really gaining alot of weight. help please if anyone has some suggestions.
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CalGal37 responded:
An_240967, the variations in bowel habits you're describing are not 'normal' for anyone. If the only testing your son has had is the food allergy testing, I believe you should ask for further investigation into what is going on.

On the off-chance the result of the celiac testing is incorrect - and it often is - you may want to consider giving gluten-free eating a try. Some people only find out for 'sure' by exclduing gluten and waiting to see what happens. Even the 'gold standard' - the duodenal biopsy - can turn out to be wrong.

I know going GF can be difficult, but it's worth a try.
Report This| Share this:help does this sound like anything you know of?An_240967, the variations in bowel habits you're describing are not 'normal' for anyone. If the only testing your son has had is the food allergy testing, I believe you should ask for further investigation into what is going on.<br /> <br />On the off-chance the result of the celiac testing is incorrect - and it often is - you may want to consider giving gluten-free eating a try. Some people only find out for 'sure' by exclduing gluten and waiting to see what happens. Even the 'gold standard' - the duodenal biopsy - can turn out to be wrong. <br /> <br />I know going GF can be difficult, but it's worth a try.
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