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I received over 50 responses to my inquiry about celiacs who are
constipated.  This is apparently much more common than I realized.  There
was a wide variety of symptoms that went along with the constipation, but
four prevailed:  constipation, anemia, abdominal pain, and abdominal
bloating.  Difficulty gaining weight or weight loss was mentioned by some.
Some people responded to iron therapy and treatments for the constipation,
many did not.

Of the four common symptoms that I listed above, my son has only three. He
has never had abdominal bloating.  His anemia was slight and did respond to
iron therapy.  

Many people suggested that I have him tested.  I should have mentioned that
I did a couple of years ago for his symptoms and the tests were negative.
So, we have tried to prevent the constipation with a proper diet, and it
does help.  He has never gone more than two days without a bowel movement.
Many people mentioned going much longer.   Knowing, however, that a negative
test result is not always definitive, I reached out to you for more
information.  I thank you so much for all the helpful responses to my email!

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