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Ducky
He would be required to be on a Gluten-free, Dairy-free (casein-free) and Egg-free diet. It seems rather overwhelming at the beginning but will help immensely with a variety of health issues. I suggest that a visit to a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.) would be a good starting point.
http://autism.about.com/od/specialdietsandautism/a/startgfcf.htm
| 12 years ago. Rating: 9 | |
Bob/PKB
There is an abundance of food your grandson can eat without problems. I imagine his diet will include many fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and sources of protein that aren't eggs.
He'll have to be careful of noodles and breads, among other carbs. There is an increasing number of "substitute" foods and gluten-free products. They are a little more expensive, but well worth the money compared to how poorly one feels when he eats those things of which he is allergic.
Doctor can provide a list. Ask for it.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
At least in Canada, the majority of medical doctors are neither trained nor do they have much interest in "diet", as it relates to medical issues. Most prefer to hand out a prescription for the symptoms instead. It is much more complicated than "noodles and breads" and has taken me almost 18 months to stop getting sick and I've had guidance from an N.D. who is well trained in it. There can be gluten in a bottle of sauce, for example, which would never be labelled "gluten". It is contained in wheat, barley, rye and sometimes oats and any product which is derived from those grains, of which there are hundreds!
There is NO PILL for people who are gluten intolerant. If there were, people wouldn't be adapting to gluten-free lifestyles...it is very difficult and requires much more than "due diligence".
You are so right about sauces, Ducky. My sister and I were out one evening and tried a new barbecue restaurant that claimed to have gluten-free items on the menu (no one could find the menu that listed them). I asked someone who looked like she had a little responsibility if she knew. She immediately brought the menu (not the gluten-free one still) and went over each item with us. She was very cognizant of the sauces that had gluten "laced" ingredients and those that didn't.
You are so right about sauces, Ducky. My sister and I were out one evening and tried a new barbecue restaurant that claimed to have gluten-free items on the menu (no one could find the menu that listed them). I asked someone who looked like she had a little responsibility if she knew. She immediately brought the menu (not the gluten-free one still) and went over each item with us. She was very cognizant of the sauces that had gluten "laced" ingredients and those that didn't.
It's so helpful to find people who really DO understand that food allergies/intolerances are very real and make people sick. Some, including my own health care professional (not the N.D.) think it's nothing more than a fad but she does not comment on the fact that all of "my numbers" have become awesome since going GF/DF and I take NO prescriptions! She's very set in her ways and her medical training, from decades ago, so nothing is up for discussion with her. :(
I recently switched to a holistic physician. The big difference is someone is listening to me and taking what could almost be mistaken for sincere interest in my well-being. When I have a concern, it is investigated and, if necessary, referred to a specialist. So much more in six months than years at my former M.D.'s. If I can be healthy without RX, lead me to it.
Totally agree Bob. Knowing that a doctor wants to "work with you" and actually hear what you are saying, feels great! I didn't even know that it was possible to feel so much better as I got (even) older. Amazing. I see people "putting up with" illnesses for no reason except "my doctor says". :(
My dad's doctor used to give him a pill for everything. He was taking a dozen pills for various ailments. He was a walking zombie and my mom and I looked in a RX resource to find that many of the prescriptions were not good to take in conjunction with each other. The pharmacist confirmed our suspicions. When I called the doctor and questioned him about it, he became defensive and uncomfortable...of course he hung up on me, but soon the basket of pills became much emptier. Before long, my dad was among the living again.
It bothers me to this day the pharmacist did not alert my dad and the physician that Dad was being given "cocktails" that weren't healthy.
It bothers me to this day the pharmacist did not alert my dad and the physician that Dad was being given "cocktails" that weren't healthy.
I'm involved with many seniors and I hear the same story, repeatedly. It's almost a status symbol with some of them. They compare (or compete about) the number of drugs they are on. "I take 5 different pills". "Oh you're lucky, I'm on 8 pills". If you ask why they take certain drugs, they often have no idea other than the standard answer, "My doctor says". Grrrrrrrr.....
My mother took "the cocktail" also and would get angry if questioned about it. :(
We have become a society of druggies, in more ways than one.
My mother took "the cocktail" also and would get angry if questioned about it. :(
We have become a society of druggies, in more ways than one.
My mom, at 94, took less than 6 pills daily, which included nephrite (multiple vitamin for dialysis patient, I believe) and lutein (pardon my spelling, for her eyes)...both OTC.
When I went for my heart exam and was told to bring my meds, all I had was a bottle of 8lmg aspirin. No prescriptions (yet); all OTC. The longer I can do that, the happier I will be!!
When I went for my heart exam and was told to bring my meds, all I had was a bottle of 8lmg aspirin. No prescriptions (yet); all OTC. The longer I can do that, the happier I will be!!
That's my goal too. I'll try (the very slow) natural way for any condition/illness before I go the prescription route.
Judging from your weight and activity level (golf and I won't repeat the weight), you are probably an exception to the senior health status. I hope so, anyway. Gotta go. Lots to do!
That might seem to be the case. However, had I accepted the recommended prescriptions over the past 15 years, I would now be on 8 of them...including sleeping pills, BP meds and a pain killer. I think I'm normal except for saying to my doctor...NO!
That might be a little old to still be hanging around, so when I reach 110, I'll start saying "YES". Haha.
Well, the doctor will probably be a lot younger than 150 (:D). Check out tabber's question about living to be 150+. TTYL
Tommyh
Sorry to hear it.As if he doesn't have enough problems already.(Being autistic).A freind of mine was diagnosed a Coeliac several years ago & it sounds similar to your grandson.It's a tough diet to stick to but you can live on it if you are very careful.Good luck with it.All the best.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
I have gluten and dairy intolerance and that is the same diet as is required by a person with celiac disease. The problem with "us", is that each person is different and so there is no "one size fits all" diet. It takes a lot of work/research to get it all figured out, but once on it, it is SO worth the reward. I've never felt so good as I have since I went gluten free and then dairy free. What a relief!
It's life changing Ducky,I Know.I had a stomach operation 30 years ago.Before the op I was so sick.Leading up to the op they put me on a 100% dairy free diet.It made such a difference.I am still lactose intolerant but as long as I avoid too much dairy food & eggs I'm OK.
I honestly never believed (totally) in food allergies and intolerances until I experienced my own "before and after". My decision to give it a 100% try (diagnosed the first time in 2000 and I ignored it), was one of my best decisions of all time. I would have never believed the difference it could make.
mycatsmom
to Irsheys..- - -- Maybe that explains why kids get autism from vaccinations......because of the egg- like ingrediants in the side products. They say never get a flu shot of you're allergic to eggs. Also, it's been a theory that the Thymirasol preservative (made of mercury ) put in vaccinations is maybe what's causing a lot this autism that's been going around. I worked with a woman principal who was researching this for her PhD .
| 12 years ago. Rating: 2 | |
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