Re: To Jo (South Carolina) skinny siblings

June 16, 2001

In a message dated 6/16/01 12:12:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

jyounger@... writes:

<< I would suggest doing bloodwork for anti-tissue transglutaminase and

a Total IgA. These are two different tests. Medical workers get them

confused because the transglutaminase is an IgA, but not the same as a

total. >>

We have an appointment to see an Endocrinologist in July. The first step I

guess is to see if it's thyroid related. What else does an Endocrinologist

check? I'll ask the pediatrician to order the anti-tissue tranglutaminase and

Total IgA. Is this something my pediatrician would have no problem ordering

or would I have to go through a DAN doctor? She's in the 5th percentile so I

guess we're not " Failure to Thrive " yet. She just turned 1 and only weighs 15

lbs. 10 oz. and that fluctuates up and down every visit. She is ahead

developmentally but has a lot of gut problems I think. She seems to get a

tummy ache quite a bit. Thanks for the info.

Jo (South Carolina)

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