Gluten Widrawal?

[Scarlletts]

Hi I have a now 4 year old son that was diagnosed with Celiacs disease a couple of months ago.  He was 3 at the time.  We have been gluten free for about 7 wks with one incident where he got glutened during snack time.  Because he is so young it’s hard to understand if his behavior (emotional at times with mood swings) are do to just being a young 4 yr old or if there is something else going on?  Is gluten withdrawal a thing?  If so how long does it last and what are the symptoms that I can maybe attribute to it?  (Ps he is also dairy free and has been for almost a year now)

[Scott Adams]

Gluten withdrawal is a real thing, but he should be past this after 4 months. Is it possible he's getting gluten in his diet at school? My kids both have medium peanut allergies, and their daycare was terrible about not dealing with it. This article covers gluten withdrawal in more detail:

 

[Awol cast iron stomach]

Oh yes. My husband and children over the years can tell when I get glutened. I am  sure the article above will explain we can become cranky, irritable, and upset. Brain is inflammed and we feel it. Along with gi and everywhere else.

I hope your little one recovers quickly. 

In closing for me we found it was best if the whole house is gluten-free, and we don't eat out.  As for work I eat in my car because I found that is what works best at my current workplace. In my other work places if I had own desk etc I would eat there.

So you may want to inquire if there is a designated safe table for your little one. I personally would bring milk that was safe for our kiddos to our daycare providers when my kids were young. We weren't gluten-free then, but later when we became completely gluten-free my kids bring all their own food from home for school. Would you be comfortable sending your child with a safe snack sent from home? Something to consider if this is possible.

Good luck