Allergy Update

I've become accustomed to the boys' large medical files. Well, Nate's is large; Jay's and E's are downright huge! In-between, hidden in the file cabinet, is GracieGirl's file. I think it has two sheets of paper in it. She's been the healthy one.

Today, she and Jay had appointments with the allergist. We never took her before because, although she had problems as a baby, a friend suggested that we take her off of wheat. Problems solved! I told her doctor what we'd done, and he didn't see the need in having her tested.

Late last summer, we reintroduced wheat into her diet, and she seemed to tolerate it well, so we assumed she'd outgrown any allergy or sensitivity she may have had to it. Then, in the fall, her nose started running...all the time. She started having lots of problems with gas, and we wondered if she had reflux.

She was tested this morning, and the allergist said that she isn't just allergic to all trees, all grasses, and all weeds, she's severely allergic to every last one of them! Animals were okay, except for mice. Foods were okay; she didn't test positive to any of the top allergens. She's allergic to one mold and to dust. Ugh.

The allergist suspects Celiac Disease, so we have to get a blood test for that.

So much for my healthy little girl. I'm just thankful that we have some answers and can start working towards helping her!

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