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Gluten Sensitivity Gene In Children

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So I had the enterolab test and found out I have 2 copies of the gluten sensitivity gene, one from each parent and reading the interpretation of the results it stated that my children will have one gene from me then.

How will I know if they need to be gluten free or does this mean they do?

I am still trying to decide if they should be gluten free, too. Daughter (2 1/2) still has chronic d and son who is 1 on Sunday is only 17 lbs. I am worried that when he starts walking he will become even more trim and he has absolutely no reserves now.

What are some things I can give my kids to gain weight that are gluten free, how about gluten free snack ideas?

Thanks for all of your support!

Dianna

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What are some things I can give my kids to gain weight that are gluten free, how about gluten free snack ideas?

Hi Dianna! First, I don't have kids...so I am throwing out ideas here.....but I KNOW that there are others on here that can help you! Fruit, like grapes, is always a good treat (maybe sliced for the younger one?). There are also a lot of good gluten-free cookies like MI-DEL's Arrowroot cookies which look like animal crackers. They won't know the difference. And EnerG make a really good gluten-free (saltine-like) cracker. As far as gaining weight, potatoes are good, and there are good gluten-free breads and pastas too. I really like Notta Posta. Others talk about Tinkyada, but I am not a fan of it. Notta Pasta cooks in 3 min and is taste-less, and I like that, because I want to taste my sau

So I had the enterolab test and found out I have 2 copies of the gluten sensitivity gene, one from each parent and reading the interpretation of the results it stated that my children will have one gene from me then.

How will I know if they need to be gluten free or does this mean they do?

Unless you have them tested, you don't know if they got those genes. It isn't exactly as cut and dry as your kids getting one of yours. There is a table that they use to determine how likely it is (something like 1 in four) that your child with get one of your traits. That seems silly until you think about how some kids look like their uncle or their grandmother more than their mom or dad.

Ok, there is a really long answer, but I will make it short. Based on what you said, sounds to me like they already have symptoms. I would get them tested. Even if they did have the gene, that wouldn't mean that they had the disease. And from what I have read, you can have the gene, and it not be "active" and you can have the disease and not have the main gene for it. It is weird stuff. Anyway, if I were in your shoes (and I am afraid that I will be as soon as we start having kids) I would have them both tested through either your doc or enterolab like you did.

I hope I was helpful, and I am sure that others will reply with more info because they have kids! God Bless, Tiff

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So I had the enterolab test and found out I have 2 copies of the gluten sensitivity gene, one from each parent and reading the interpretation of the results it stated that my children will have one gene from me then.

How will I know if they need to be gluten free or does this mean they do?

I am still trying to decide if they should be gluten free, too. Daughter (2 1/2) still has chronic d and son who is 1 on Sunday is only 17 lbs. I am worried that when he starts walking he will become even more trim and he has absolutely no reserves now.

Sounds like they are showing signs. Get them tested. I have DQ2 and DQ3 genes so I'm in a similar position. Further, my children have lots of allergies! I had both of them tested through normal serology (celiac panel) and only one of them showed a postive test and it was on the IgE test. But then, my testing was funny too, until I went to Enterolab. I do see signs / symptoms in both of them of at least gluten intolerance. Mood swings when they eat gluten, D, discolored teeth (I have this bad, the enamel is even wearing off my teeth), etc. I plan on having htem both tested through Enterolab soon.

What are some things I can give my kids to gain weight that are gluten free, how about gluten free snack ideas?

Thanks for all of your support!

Dianna

Wow, this is a good question! My house has no peanuts, no tree nuts, no milk, no eggs, and no gluten. We haven't tried specifically to make them gain weight, but for snacks we do things like "rice krispy treats" but made with cocoa/fruity pebbles. Lots of apples, oranges and other fruits. Lays KC Masterpiece BBQ chips (Michael II would live on this alone if he could!). Brownies cookies and other confections from The Cravings Place. ....wow, now that I think about it we don't give them a lot of snacks....i guess that's a good thing since they are eating well balanced meals....hmmm

We do eat alot of potatoes, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, Tinkyada pasta. Most everything we make is from fresh whole ingredients. it's funny to hear how some kids won't eat anything but pizza, while ours are eating up their broccoli like its chocolate!!!!

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Thank you for the warm and informational responses! :)

It's bad enough to second guess your own health, but now that I have that figured out I am worried about the kids. Talked to my doc yesterday and she supported my decision to put my kids on a three month trial gluten free.

I also have to mention that I am grateful for a husband who is supportive and willing to try anything gluten-free, what a challenge it would be not to have his support!!!

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