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I'm currently in st louis children's hospital observing my 16 year old daughter 
who has been gluten free for 8 years.  She was admitted on Monday and is 
receiving a probable Chron's dx.  I'm heartbroken.  

She has serious complications: an abscess (w/infection), obstruction and fistula 
(from bowel to bowel).  She is on IV antibiotics and will continue for another 
two weeks.  At that time she'll be re-imaged to determine if she needs surgery 
to remove the abscess and obstruction.

She's had bowel rest (no food) for 4 days and will reintroduce liquids and then 
low-residue foods this w/end.  

I am wondering if there are listserve members who have experience w/this? If so, 
do you have any words of wisdom to share? I'm filled with concern of possible 
surgery, drugs w/side effects and a lifetime of management. Please do not send 
anything heavy duty.

TY,
Linda

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