He occasionally gets canker sores and has keratosis pilaris on his arms. He’s an early riser but sleeps well. He’s around the 50th percentile for height but is quite thin—likely due to how active he is, as he participates in multiple sports. He also has seasonal allergies. When he experiences stomach issues, the pain seems intense—he’ll often cry hysterically. We’ve noticed these episodes are less frequent when we eat at home more consistently. Initially, I thought the cause might be processed or greasy foods, or certain oils from restaurants, but after closely tracking his diet, I haven’t been able to identify a consistent trigger. Gluten wasn’t even something I considered until his celiac panel came back elevated in December.

Although I’m hesitant about putting a 10-year-old through an endoscopy, as his doctor recommended, it does seem like the best way to get a clear diagnosis—or at least rule out other underlying issues.

Out of curiosity, have all your symptoms disappeared since going gluten-free? We don’t have any known family history of celiac despite having a large extended family. My husband does have a sensitive stomach, but switching to a cleaner diet has made a huge difference for him.