Even a crumb can sometimes cause distress. Dining out can be especially problematic because chefs and wait staff are often ignorant of gluten's pervasiveness. And even hamburgers can have fillers that contain gluten. To avoid gluten problems, Shelley recommends parents call companies to obtain a list of their gluten-free products. The results of a gluten-free diet can be transforming.
Most patients respond within weeks and many patients' symptoms disappear after six months.
She's a healthy four year-old. But you have to always be aware. We don't want other families to go through the anguish that we all experienced.