Usually there is a pre-disposition and a family
history.
But it really is still largely unknown...it's not like
broken bones, you know?
Science just has not figured out the autoimuune stuff
yet, hence the prevelance and lack of cure for
allergies, lupus, cancer...

Look for a doctor who understands allergy in depth and
defnitely pediatric perspective. Someone cautious.
Many allergists are all about a few shots for
hayfever. You need someone who has experience with
various levels of food allergy.

Also, on a personal note: Be careful with the
vaccinations. My son had very bad reactions and his
already wacky immune system was very taxed by them.
This led to alot o=more allergic responses. I would
delay them if you feel you can.


--- Justine Richardson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Darlene,
>
> Thanks for your response.  I will be much more
> careful with the challenging.
> In fact, I'm not going to do it anymore.  My son's
> pediatrician has been
> pretty laid back about it, I would say.  Just saying
> avoid milk and other
> "top 5" allergens and try again in a few months and
> that he would probably
> grow out of it.  We've kind of been following the
> Dr.'s lead.  However,
> while that may be true in a majority of children,
> now I've seen enough signs
> now with Liam that more caution is required.
>
> What should I look for for a "good" allergist,
> especially for kids?  Does
> anyone know one in the Mid-Michigan area?
>
> Is there any evidence for what causes milk
> allergies?  We don't have any
> history of it in either of our families.
>
> Thanks.  Justine


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