On Monday, August 15, we went up to Portland to the pediatric gastroenterologist to get our upper g.i. biopsy results, and they were...interesting.
Our G.I. talked to us about what he saw during the endoscopy, and that the biopsy results were indicative of early Celiac disease, but that her results were 'gray' enough that it could also be indicative of another disease/disorder. Hmm. That wasn't very helpful, now, was it?
The long story short is that when all the factors were added up, her g.i. history, etc., the diagnosis that best fit was Celiac disease.
We're already full-swing into a gluten-free diet for Peanutzilla, and for the rest of the rednecks. The Chubber was tested (blood sample) for Celiac, and he tested negative for elevated antibodies, however the g.i. strongly recommended that he go g.f. as well. The logic behind the dietary change for the boy was this: since he has a first-degree relative with the disease, he has a very high likelihood of developing C.D., and that its onset could be at any time. That being said, we're all on an ultra-different diet, for good (pun intended).
'Nuff said for today.
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