Does anyone have a child with Crohns or colitis or some other digestive issues.

[misty]

It's the waiting list to see the specialist which is long. My other DS is looking at a 12mth wait to see the immunologist, and I'm pretty sure the gastrointestologist is a similar wait. Private health care is not an option, and doesn't nealssecarily reduce the wait time here in Canberra. The issue is not enough specialists in the area. But if we can narrow down likely suspects with the GP while we wait, we can at least start looking a various treatment options and ruling out those the GP can test for.

I'll add Coeliac to my list. His bowel movements are always loose and yuck.

Yael - what is FTT?

[Livinthedream]

Yael - what is FTT?

I believe it is Failure To Thrive.

I hope you get some answers soon

[Olive]

It's the waiting list to see the specialist which is long. My other DS is looking at a 12mth wait to see the immunologist, and I'm pretty sure the gastrointestologist is a similar wait. Private health care is not an option, and doesn't nealssecarily reduce the wait time here in Canberra. The issue is not enough specialists in the area. But if we can narrow down likely suspects with the GP while we wait, we can at least start looking a various treatment options and ruling out those the GP can test for.

I'll add Coeliac to my list. His bowel movements are always loose and yuck.

Yael - what is FTT?

I'd ring and ask regarding wait times, I'd also ask for estimates on fees etc.... Seeing someone privately often bumps you up on public lists for hospital etc...
Honestly something's just can't wait years, crohns is serious untreated