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From: Rachel on 27 Feb 2006 05:08

"Beth Kevles" <kevles(a)mit.edu> wrote in message
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>
> HI --
>
> The best way to test for a food allergy is to:
>
> - eliminate foods from your child's diet until your child is healthy
> - re-introduce foods one at a time, with several days of delay between
> new foods, until your child has a reaction

Is it better to eliminate one food at a time or start with a restricted diet
and add from there?

> A milk protein allergy is possible for either or both of your children
> (based on what you've reported here). Or a different allergy, or
> multiple allergies.

I'm tempted to do an elimination diet for my 4yo at the same time. Since I'm
breastfeeding would it be a good idea to do it myself also, to eliminate
that food from my milk? And although I don't have exzema, I do get hayfever.
It would make planning meals easier too!


> You may wish to pick up a copy of Doris Rapp's book "Is This Your
> CHild?" at your local public library. It has lots of anecdotes about
> children with food allergies, and then a good section on
> multiple-eliminatin diets.

Thanks I'll have a look.

>
> Please do consult with an allergist! Given the nature of the reaction
> (eczema, possibly colds/congestion) you want to be careful. Either of
> these reactions can suddenly change to something more dangerous/ You
> also want to be sure that your approach is sufficiently scientific that
> you don't eliminate a perfectly safe food accidentally, nor miss a
> danger food by accident.
>

> I hope this helps,

Yes it does, thank you.

> --Beth Kevles
> bethkevles(a)aol.com
> http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the
milk-allergic
> Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
> advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.
>
> NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would
> like me to reply.



From: Rachel on 27 Feb 2006 05:16

"Jack Campin - bogus address" <bogus(a)purr.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > The best way to test for a food allergy is to:
> >
> > - eliminate foods from your child's diet until your child is healthy
> > - re-introduce foods one at a time, with several days of delay between
> > new foods, until your child has a reaction
> >
> > A milk protein allergy is possible for either or both of your children
> > (based on what you've reported here).
>
> Which fits in with the detergent since, bizarrely, some detergents
> contain dairy products.

Yes, I've just noticed that my eco-friendly washing up liquid contains milk
products!
I just phoned them and they said it was to help keep washing-up hands soft.
Will rinsing well with plain water be ok, or should I not use it at all?

Rachel

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From: Rachel on 27 Feb 2006 05:17

"Joan Marie Verba" <verba001(a)tc.umn.edu> wrote in message
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> One place you might try is Kids With Food Allergies:
>
> http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org
>
> Joan

Thank you. I'll look at this.

Rachel


From: Beth Kevles on 27 Feb 2006 06:41

Hi --

YES, since your infant also has trouble, then while nursing you should
go on the same elimination diet as your 4-yo. Bear in mind that timing
is different for the infant, since you need to get the potential
allergen out of the nursing-pair-system, not just out of one
individual. (It can take up to two weeks for an allergen to get out of
the system and symptoms to go away, although it can certainly go more
quickly.)

I'd start out with milk protein and the detergent you switched to.
Eliminate both ruthlessly from your household. If that does the trick,
stop there and consult with your pediatrician or allergist. Do keep a
diary so you (and hte doctor) can be sure the results are real! If that
doesn't help, or doesn't help enough, add on any other food you suspect.

It may be that once you eliminate an allergen, YOU will feel better as
well. It's not uncommon for hayfever to be made worse by hidden food
allergens.

Good luck,
--Beth Kevles
bethkevles(a)aol.com
http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic
Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.

NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would
like me to reply.
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