Re: Digest Number 3679 - gluten intolerance

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Ken -

The GI specialist we use has told us that for some people some forms of

gluten can be introduced depending on what caused the intolerance. A leaky

gut can heal and sometime limited amounts of gluten may be introduced,

depending upon what other allergies or intolerances a person has. People

with celiac disease, I think, on the whole must stay gluten free for life.

Our doctor (who specializes in autism issues also) has said that our son may

be able to try oats a few years down the line. I don't know anyone who has

reintroduced gluten successfully but then again I don't know that many people

who are gluten intolerant.

I think the answer will become clearer as research into the autism-gut

connection goes forward. Good luck!

CC

In a message dated 10/25/2001 1:41:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

GFCFKids writes:

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Anyone ever heard of Gluten intolerance correcting itself in someone

after being off gluten for a year or so – or more? My readings have

always found that gluten intolerance is a lifetime thing.

Logically, I feel it should be correctable as one improves the

overall health and some research lately appears to be agreeing with

my idea. But I would think one has to remove all the " bad " problems

in the system such as toxins, GI tract malfunctions, etc. and rebuild

the total digestive system before this would be possible. Great goal

or ridiculous?

Anyone? Thanks in anticipation, Ken Gullan

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