he.loves.her

Well Celiac and an Allergy to Gluten are VERY similar. It's the same thing except that with Celiac you truly CAN'T eat ANY Gluten. With the allergy you'll just experience REALLY bad discomfort. And in large amounts it could be very dangerous. But Celiac is a more severe situation. I'm sorry about your neighbor though!

Trina

Actually that's not true. A true food allergy, as opposed to a food intolerance, causes anaphylaxis, which can be life threatening. More info:
Anaphylaxis

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A food intolerance will cause discomfort, but a food allergy can be life threatening.

Both my kids are severely allergic to nuts. They can't eat ANYTHING with nuts/nut oils. They require Benadryl and an Epi-pen available at all times in case of a reaction. And that's just to hold them over until they can get to the ER.

Trina

More specific info regarding Celiac Disease and wheat allergies.

Common Food Allergens

he.loves.her

Now I'm more confused than when I started. But I'm pretty possative it's just an allergy... Um. I guess I'll ask Lyr's Pediatrician more about it next visit. Because I attempted some online research the other day and everything is contrary to everything else. So. I don't know.

fallon

I hope you find the answers you're looking for. Talk with her doc and he should be able to help you

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Trina

Definitely talk with your doctor and do more research. I also suggest taking your DD to see an Allergy specialist. It just bothers me that you say, "it's just an allergy," because food allergies can be serious. The symptoms you described are symptoms of anaphylaxis, which can be life threatening. Sorry to come on so strongly, but my son almost died from a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) due to a nut allergy.