Re: OK I think I just may start my son (and my other kids AND me <...

November 6, 2001

, my 10 yr old is mild aspergers and always a grumpy old man. Always

confrontational, sensitive etc. Red ears, dark circles and other symptoms

that dr's never could explain to me. He has obly been casein free 10 days

now and already he is a happier kid (although I wonder if some of the

supplements are making him hyper) and no spit which was constant. His ears

have only been red twice so far, but it is his mood which is so much lighter,

that is the biggest difference. I suggest starting with the dairy removal.

Switching to spy milk took a 3 day adjustment period from him and by then I

the crabbing about it stopped and I can't rave about the mood improvement

enough. Good luck.

November 6, 2001

Kirsten,

You're right-at first it is overwhelming. but it does get easier with time.

We've been casein free since July-This comes very easy now-the longer you do

it you get to know exactly what's ok and what isn't. Gluten is a little

tougher. I'd recommend starting by introducing a few items gfcf then

gradually eliminate forbidden foods with replacements. IIt has taken me a

long time to finally get organized and comfortable with it. A big, huge help

was printing out the list from gfcfdiet.com and puting this in a binder.

Then I requested all catalogs with GOOD gfcf products (Kinnickinnick, Miss

Robens, Glutensolutions, etc.) Just food for thought: when I went gf I

didn't even think about skin contact-playdough, shampoo, lotions, etc. This

too is listed on the website. Hope this helps. If you want more info or an

example of what we eat let me know.

Kathy

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