Help and Advice Please

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I need help. My son was put on the GF/CF diet in March. During this

time, his sensitivity to sound completely disappeared along with a vast

improvement with touch. However, his bowel movements were still loose. In

July, he was seen by a very open minded and cooperative pediatrician (our

third) and was found to have a severe soy allergy. The gluten test was

negative. My husband and I despise the gluten free food and were thrilled.

The only way we survived it was through the Bette Hagman cookbooks that we

found the last few weeks while we were gluten free. didn't seem to have

a problem with the food. I guess that’s all that matters.

We went back on the gluten and discontinued soy. His postural insecurity

was immediately improved, as well as, his memory, willingness to speak and

speaking ability, attention span, initiative, and play skills. Bowel

movements were normal. He was sleeping 10 to 12 hours again. He was no

longer acted spaced out. His eye contact went from almost non-existent to

normal. He had the best therapy sessions in months. However, his sensory

problems have reoccurred. He is again very sensitive to sound and light.

He will not go outside anymore now, yet, while he was on the gluten free

diet, he would have stayed outside 24 hours a day. I guess the answer is to

go gluten free again.

My question is where can I get a good vitamin for a four year old that is

either chewable or that I can mix with his juice that is potent enough to

replace the B complex and other vitamins found in a diet containing gluten.

His eating habits will not support a food alone approach. Of course, I need

a vitamin supplement that is free of gluten, casein, and soy. I have tried

the Kirkman vitamins and Brainchild; however, I found that couldn't

tolerate a full dosage of these vitamins. Not enough of one vitamin and too

much of another. I also need a good liquid Calcium supplement. I think that

part of ’s problems with the supplements we have tried are due to the

flavorings involved. He still cannot swallow a pill so we need liquid or a

chewable. Can a pediatrician prescribe a medication to improve digestion?

Thanks.

Charlotte

Mom to , 4.5 yo.