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07.16.08, 16:07 PM General Topics
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My son was diagnosed with PDD today. Anyone try the gluten-free diet with success for PDD? Any suggestions? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.16.08, 04:07 PM Flag

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Sorry to hear of your son's diagnosis. A friend whose son had mild-autism reported that the gluten-free diet helped alleviate many of his GI symptoms but not his austistic symptoms. This was a few years ago, and he is still on a modified gluten-free diet. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.16.08, 04:10 PM Flag

I would try everything [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.16.08, 04:10 PM Flag

Gluten-free is a big PITA. I understand the "try everything" approach, but everything is upended anyway. OP is right to investigate this first. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.16.08, 04:15 PM Flag

how old is he? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.16.08, 04:45 PM Flag

he's almost 18 months (1 week shy) and in the past few days i've noticed considerable increases in toe walking and blank staring. It's beginning to worry me [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:32 AM Flag

you should find a PDD support group in your area or online and talk to the other parents. always helps. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.17.08, 08:34 AM Flag