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Gluten free diet? Do I make the change...

beckjaye10

Hey everyone, 

I've recently been thinking of taking gluten out of my sons diet. (Hes 2 and a half). Has anyone ever done this and what were the benefits? Was it an easy transition? I've read online and through a couple of friends with children on the spectrum that its had a positive effect on there behavior etc. 

Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Beckie x

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  • I found out by accident that gluten free was beneficial to me.  I tried it because I heard it help with joint pain. It didn't do anything for the joint pain but I suddenly had considerably reduced pain and upset of the bowels. I went back onto the gluten and the pain came back, and when I went off the gluten again it reduced again.  I had rather assumed everybody had painful bowels. 

    The only thing is I am more sensitive to gluten now so when I forgot and ate a very small piece of birthday cake I was ill for three days.  Also it was easy for me to give up gluten because I live on my own, it is a bit more tricky in a family setting. I have a very balanced diet as I eat a lot of rice, and I eat about nine fruit and veg. a day.  I agree with Hope in that we have food issues so only try it gradually and if it doesn't cause other problems.

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  • I found out by accident that gluten free was beneficial to me.  I tried it because I heard it help with joint pain. It didn't do anything for the joint pain but I suddenly had considerably reduced pain and upset of the bowels. I went back onto the gluten and the pain came back, and when I went off the gluten again it reduced again.  I had rather assumed everybody had painful bowels. 

    The only thing is I am more sensitive to gluten now so when I forgot and ate a very small piece of birthday cake I was ill for three days.  Also it was easy for me to give up gluten because I live on my own, it is a bit more tricky in a family setting. I have a very balanced diet as I eat a lot of rice, and I eat about nine fruit and veg. a day.  I agree with Hope in that we have food issues so only try it gradually and if it doesn't cause other problems.

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