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Brick wall of coeliac disease |
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Written by Dr Rodney Ford
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
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Sally-Anne states: “I have a 2 year old who is gluten free due to his psoriasis, eczema, bloated tummy and general grumpiness. After attending your seminar in Auckland in the weekend I have decided I should get Adam diagnosed correctly. I have downloaded your information on blood tests but my GP refuses to order the tests as "there is a lot of controversy surrounding this". I was wondering whether there is another way around this, does the test need to be ordered by a doctor? Your help would be appreciated. My doctors think I am mad and that I should just wait until my son grows out of this phase.
Thank you for any help you can provide”.
My response: Hi Sally–Anne
Yes, you have met the "brick wall of coeliac disease". Most medical practitioners do not believe that gluten is ever a significant problem, except in coeliac disease. They are wrong, but it will take a generation of education to help them understand the more subtle aspects of gluten-sensitivity.
In the mean time, just go gluten free for Adam and see how he gets on (or find a sympathetic person to help you – I will get a list of Auckland GPs who are willing to get the gliadin antibodies tested).
Cheers, Dr Rodney Ford.
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