Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Celiac And Anesthesia

suziq0805

Recommended Posts

suziq0805 Enthusiast
suziq0805
Posted

My son has an appointment with an ear/nose/throat doctor next week due to several ear infections over the last few months. Since he's had 7 ear infections since August I am guessing we will be discussing getting tubes put in. Does a child with celiac need an special precautions when going under anesthesia or getting tubes in?

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


RyanP Newbie
RyanP
Posted

My son has an appointment with an ear/nose/throat doctor next week due to several ear infections over the last few months. Since he's had 7 ear infections since August I am guessing we will be discussing getting tubes put in. Does a child with celiac need an special precautions when going under anesthesia or getting tubes in?

I'm not 100% sure for kids, but I for adults there don't seem to be any special precautions that need to be taken with anesthesia. I've had two rounds of it since being diagnosed, and neither one was an issue. I would definitely make sure the ENT doc is aware of your son's celiac disease though. It seems to be fairly typical for nurses in the recovery room to offer you a snack, so you also might want to pack a couple of gluten-free cookies or some crackers for him when he wakes up.

Good luck!

Ryan

cassP Contributor
cassP
Posted

My son has an appointment with an ear/nose/throat doctor next week due to several ear infections over the last few months. Since he's had 7 ear infections since August I am guessing we will be discussing getting tubes put in. Does a child with celiac need an special precautions when going under anesthesia or getting tubes in?

apart from making sure everything they give him is gluten free... i dont THINK there's anything different with anesthesia... ????

i had tubes put in my ears as a toddler AND a tonsilectomy.. i dont think they had to do anything different?? ive only been under "twilight" as an adult, and they didnt have to do anything out of the ordinary.

i wonder if your son is Iga deficient like me? it's common in those with celiac.

good luck with it all :)

kareng Grand Master
kareng
Posted

Ask about the anesthesia but its usually not something you eat. I had it once and first they gave me a pill to relax me but I doubt they would do that with kids.

Start writing down your questions for the doc, now. That way you can remember to ask them.

You might bring someone with you to take the kiddo out so you aren't distracted. Or leave them to ask your questions - when my dad is the one who has a medical issue, my mom makes me go with him to ask the questions because she gets upset and doesn't pay attention.

frieze Community Regular
frieze
Posted

My son has an appointment with an ear/nose/throat doctor next week due to several ear infections over the last few months. Since he's had 7 ear infections since August I am guessing we will be discussing getting tubes put in. Does a child with celiac need an special precautions when going under anesthesia or getting tubes in?

How long has he been gluten free, and is he totally gluten free???

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

My son has an appointment with an ear/nose/throat doctor next week due to several ear infections over the last few months. Since he's had 7 ear infections since August I am guessing we will be discussing getting tubes put in. Does a child with celiac need an special precautions when going under anesthesia or getting tubes in?

Of course, discuss this with his doctor. I have had general anesthesia twice since diagnosed. Injectables are not a worry--just meds taken by mouth need to be checked for gluten. Especially ask about any pain meds beforehand.

Have a gluten-free snack like crackers with you in case they want to offer him a snack when he wakes up.

cassP Contributor
cassP
Posted

Of course, discuss this with his doctor. I have had general anesthesia twice since diagnosed. Injectables are not a worry--just meds taken by mouth need to be checked for gluten. Especially ask about any pain meds beforehand.

Have a gluten-free snack like crackers with you in case they want to offer him a snack when he wakes up.

im confused- you and another poster above reiterated that only meds given by mouth need to be gluten free. ive read this before on this forum-

but why- does it not matter at all if they inject something with gluten into your bloodstream- when members post on here almost everyday about using body lotions & soap with NO gluten??? this doesnt make sense to me?

i understand the whole autoimmune reaction happening in the gut.. but if people are even worried about topical products containing gluten, i for sure dont want anything injected into my bloodstream- doesnt gluten also affect other parts of our body besides our gut- doesnt it cross over the blood/brain barrier for some? and then there's other organs affected too like the thyroid..

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
Posted

but why- does it not matter at all if they inject something with gluten into your bloodstream- when members post on here almost everyday about using body lotions & soap with NO gluten??? this doesnt make sense to me?

they don't inject gluten. injecting a non-blood-based protein into a person's bloodstream would be harmful to anyone.

shopgirl Contributor
shopgirl
Posted

im confused- you and another poster above reiterated that only meds given by mouth need to be gluten free. ive read this before on this forum-

but why- does it not matter at all if they inject something with gluten into your bloodstream- when members post on here almost everyday about using body lotions & soap with NO gluten??? this doesnt make sense to me?

Because we don't use gluten-free body lotions and soap out of fear of accidentally ingesting them. Soap, shampoo, lotion, makeup

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

im confused- you and another poster above reiterated that only meds given by mouth need to be gluten free.

they don't inject gluten. injecting a non-blood-based protein into a person's bloodstream would be harmful to anyone.

This.

It's not a worry because injectables don't contain gluten.

cassP Contributor
cassP
Posted

thanks for explaining... but im still a little confused because of all the different opinions and advice people have. i even spoke with a lady at whole foods the other day who said i had to be strict on the lotions because our skin absorbs quite a bit (and dont we put hormone patches, and nicotine patches on our skin- and they get absorbed?)

and its not crazy that im wondering what they inject- after all- dont they fill up our iv bags with corn sugar? (dextrose)?

dont some vaccines containe Lactose too?

and so, lets say that a lotion with gluten does NOT get absorbed into the body- what about if you have DH?

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
Posted

dextrose and lactose are not proteins.

The question about topical gluten is a hot one. I think technically (as far as we understand the science of skin) gluten can't be absorbed into the skin. HOWEVER so many people report issues with topical gluten that it can't be dismissed.

Bottom line - if you react to it, don't use it. There's no better explanation or statement currently available.

cassP Contributor
cassP
Posted

dextrose and lactose are not proteins.

The question about topical gluten is a hot one. I think technically (as far as we understand the science of skin) gluten can't be absorbed into the skin. HOWEVER so many people report issues with topical gluten that it can't be dismissed.

Bottom line - if you react to it, don't use it. There's no better explanation or statement currently available.

i know that dextrose and lactose are not proteins.. i know they are sugars. my point was that i dont think it was a crazy question about wondering if they put gluten in injectables- because corn and dairy byproducts hurt some of us- and they put those in injectables. im not a medical professional and dont know anything about whether or not a "protein" can be injected.

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
Posted

i know that dextrose and lactose are not proteins.. i know they are sugars. my point was that i dont think it was a crazy question about wondering if they put gluten in injectables- because corn and dairy byproducts hurt some of us- and they put those in injectables. im not a medical professional and dont know anything about whether or not a "protein" can be injected.

I didn't mean for that to sound snippy. I was studying for finals and not very wordy. :)

There's no reason why you should ever think about what drs inject into you (well, okay, there are lots of reasons, but anyway). Most questions of that type (gluten in an injection) only come up on places like this forum, and only when it's suddenly relevant to someone. It's good that you asked about it so the info is there for someone else looking for the same answer.

Please, always always ask if something is unclear, even if you think it sounds silly. Someone else will surely thank you for it, even if you never it hear the thanks in person.

cassP Contributor
cassP
Posted

I didn't mean for that to sound snippy. I was studying for finals and not very wordy. :)

There's no reason why you should ever think about what drs inject into you (well, okay, there are lots of reasons, but anyway). Most questions of that type (gluten in an injection) only come up on places like this forum, and only when it's suddenly relevant to someone. It's good that you asked about it so the info is there for someone else looking for the same answer.

Please, always always ask if something is unclear, even if you think it sounds silly. Someone else will surely thank you for it, even if you never it hear the thanks in person.

thanku :) i sometimes take things very personally- ive been going back to my paranoid/sensitive thoughts lately- and i KNOW it's in part because my doc switched me to Armour at a LOWER dose :(

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      127,471
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Jaylan
    Newest Member
    Jaylan
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121k
    • Total Posts
      70.2k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Who's Online (See full list)

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Rebeccaj
      I think a UTI caused by Aspirin, made me a Celiac

      By Rebeccaj · Posted

    • jimmydee
      I think a UTI caused by Aspirin, made me a Celiac

      By jimmydee · Posted

      Thank you for the information Trents!  
    • robingfellow
      Celebrity Luncheon Loaf Gluten Free

      By robingfellow · Posted

      The Celebrity brand Luncheon Loaf (found at dollar tree, distributed by Atalanta Corporation) is gluten free according to the distributor. I emailed their customer service line for information on the ingredients, and they contacted the vendor and followed up with me that the "starch" ingredient I was worried about is corn and potato. It should be safe.
    • trents
      I think a UTI caused by Aspirin, made me a Celiac

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @jimmydee! Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, meaning the consumption of gluten triggers a response by the immune system that causes the body to attack it's own tissue. Celiac disease has a genetic base that requires some kind of trigger for the genes to be turned on. We know that there are two primary genes responsible for providing the potential to develop celiac disease and we know that about 40% of the population carries one or both of these genes. However, only about 1% of the population actually develops celiac disease. So, that tells us that something more than just having the genes is necessary in order to develop celiac disease. Something must trigger those genes to wake up and produce the active disease. It's that "something" that we are struggling to understand and that is somewhat of a mystery. But there is a growing body of evidence pointing to the culprit being a disruption of the proper balance of microorganisms in the gut. Apparently, the microorganisms that live in our intestines produce chemicals that regulate the size of the openings in the mucous lining of our small bowel. A disruption in the healthy balance of this microorganic community causes an increase in the size of the openings in the mucous lining. This in turn allows protein fragments from the food we eat that are larger than normal to invade the mucous lining where they are detected as threats by the immune system. This is what is happening with gluten for those with celiac disease. The attack in the mucous lining of the small bowel by the immune system on these incompletely broken down gluten components causes inflammation and, over time, as we continue to consume gluten, it damages the mucosal lining of the small bowel which results in the loss of efficiency of nutrient absorption. This mucosal lining is made up of millions of tiny finger like projections that create an enormous surface area for the absorption of nutrients when healthy. The "wearing down" of these millions of finger-like projections due to celiac inflammation greatly reduces the surface area and thus the ability to absorb nutrients. This in turn typically results in numerous health issues that have a nutrient deficiency base. But the answer to the question of why there seems to be an epidemic of celiac disease in recent years may not be simple. It may have many facets. First, we don't know how much of this epidemic is real and how much is apparent. That is, how much of what we perceive of as a dramatic increase in the incidence of celiac disease is simply due to greater awareness and better detection methods? Celiac disease is not new. There is evidence from ancient writings that people suffered from it back then but they did not have a name for it. And it wasn't until WW2 that gluten was identified as the cause of celiac disease. Current thinking on what is causing imbalance in gut biology has put forth a number of causes including overuse of antibiotics and pesticides, environmental toxins, fluoridation of drinking water, preoccupation with hygiene and sanitation, and the western diet. https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/theories-on-the-growing-prevalence-of-celiac-disease-and-gluten-sensitivity-over-the-last-half-century-video-r6716/?tab=comments#comment-25345 All this to say that I doubt your UTI or the low dose aspirin had anything to do with the onset of your celiac disease. It was probably just coincidence unless the UTI was the stress trigger that activated the celiac potential genes. The onset of celiac disease an happen at any stage of life and many people report it following a period of illness. But what is interesting about your low dose aspirin theory is that aspirin is in a class of medications known as NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs). Scientific studies have shown that long term use of NSAIDs can damage the villous lining of the small bowel in the same way as celiac disease.  The other thing I wish to point out is that unless you have actual testing done for celiac disease, you can't be sure if you have celiac disease or NCGS (Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity). They share many of the same symptoms, the difference being that NCGS doesn't damage the lining of the small bowel. There is no test for NCGS, celiac disease must first be ruled out. NCGS is 10x more common than celiac disease. The antidote for both is a gluten free diet.
    • julie falco
      NEED TO READ ALL LABELS (FRONT & BACK)

      By julie falco · Posted

      BRAND NAME: NOT BURGER PLANT-BASED PATTIES  A product I came across labeled gluten-free bought it when I got home I read the back ingredients further to notice that it says gluten with a line going through it u will see in the attached pics.     The label says down below that it is processed in a facility that also processes "WHEAT".  I tried to put this on the Gov. website as false advertisement but couldn't do it.  Maybe on here at least the word can get out to others not to purchase anything gluten-free without throughly reading the whole label....It won't let me upload 2 pics.  says to contact manager.   The products name is Not Burger    INGREDIENTS: Water, Pea Protein, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Bamboo Fiber, Less than 2% of: Methylcellulose, Dried Yeast, Rice Protein, Salt, Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali, Psyllium Husk, Potato Fiber, Red Beet Juice Powder (color), Chia Protein Concentrate, Spinach Powder.   Manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat and soy.          MANUFACTURED FOR: The NotCompany, Inc, 438    Treat Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110.
×
×
  • Create New...