Cindy Fuller wrote:
> In article >,
> Phoebe & Allyson > wrote:
>
>> We'd like to get her tested for celiac,
>> but the blood test requires 6 weeks of gluten consumption by both of
>> us.

> Barley is a forbidden food for celiacs. Please don't try it.

Heck, even adults with much more definitive symptoms aren't advised to go
gluten-free without an intestinal biopsy (or at least positive bloodwork) ,
and babies who are diagnosed before the age of 2 are advised to have a
gluten challenge followed by biopsy sometime after the age of 2 to rule out
transient gluten intolerance.

Not to mention the chance that she's allergic to wheat. Since oats are a
big question-mark and the odds of cross-contamination with wheat are high,
the only reason I'd suspect celiac over a wheat allergy is family history -
and family history isn't a very good predictor.

Phoebe
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