My childs blood tests for serum antibodies are still positive 3 months after the diagnosis. What am I doing wrong?
You are not doing anything wrong! The blood tests need not be performed before 6 months after introduction of the gluten-free diet. They are unlikely to be normal by 6 months and can take up to 2 and sometimes even 3 years to normalize, depending on the level of antibodies in the blood at the time of diagnosis. It is a common problem that some physicians tend to repeat the blood tests too early after diagnosis and sometimes too often. If your child is thriving and you are vigilant with his/her diet, then feel secure that the antibodies will resolve in time.
