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3yr old ds been diagnosed within h celiac disease

My son has just been diagnosed with celiacs after a long battle with him since he was 3 weeks old! Finding it hard to adjust to he’s new dietary requirements and he is also! He hardly eats a thing which is just a habit he’s got himself into after years of tummy pains and some of the thing I used to be able to get him to eat and he’s enjoy he’s not allowed any more! Help me! He’s 3yrs 8months and 24lbs 

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  • So sorry to hear this must be a relief to at least know what has caused his discomfort but also sad as now tricky with food options. There are now loads of useful resources out there so don’t worry 

    he may have developed food adversion due to linking certain food to his discomfort although it is also a typical behaviour for toddlers.

    you should have access to a Dietician ask your GP or family doctor to refer if they haven’t done this already. I would suspect he would be referred to a specialist especially at that age 

    try and join groups of people with similar their experience will help you through the transition. 

    i am sure you have done a fab job so far. Sending virtual hugs 

    i hope oher mums in similar situation will share their experience here as well 

  • Thank you for your reply fludu,

    yes he is under a dietitian and she had been very helpful. I’m just finding it so difficult to get him to eat anything. 

    Hes been prescribed peadiasure  and he’s basically serving off that at the moment but he’s weight is dropping fast.

    feeling like abit of a failure even with the support in getting from medical professionals 

  • Glad he has a dietician, sorry about weight loss. It must be worrying for you.

    It definitely isn't something you did, I am sure you are doing your best. It would require baby steps and patience before he gets there. Let it be more fun for him

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