Tammy- wrote : << the pediatrician suspects a soy allergy) having gotten even worse ..... and she is swollen. We called our pediatrician and he instructed us to give her Benedryl and ONLY feed her rice and her Nutramagin for the next two days . The swelling has begun to subside (2 hours later) but the rash has not improved at all. She has been on VITASOY for almost 6 mo now without complications (she DOES have a dairy allergy as well).... and now we suspect she has a soy allergy. Can a product be OK for an extended period of time, and then suddenly become an allergy ?? When my son was young, and sick just like you daughter, he was itchy, sick, vomiting, and miserable. The local pedatricians and family doctors didn't know anything about food allergies. My son drank formula with whey (milk) he stopped breathing on us. The ER doctor sent us home. Then we saw our 7th doctor, a board certified allergist who in 1 hour figured out what all our problems were (allergies to corn syrup in Isomil) and also gave us an epi-pen to prevent a serious life theatening reaction (anaphylaxis). I live in the middle of Wisconsin and am very isolated. However, I have found wonderful information through the Food Allergy Network 800-929-4040. The information is updated and tons of ideas for cooking and dealing with family members. There web site http://foodallergy.org/ To find a "non-God" doctor. Ha ha just kidding. Pedatricians and family doctors just don't specialize in food allergies enough to give you good advise. So call this number to find the closest board certified allergist American Academy of Allergy & Immunology 800-822-ASMA or American College of Allergy & Immunology 800-842-7777. Please do this!!! You need answers to your questions. My family and my husbands family thinks we have lost our minds. I think once you get information that you can share it might help. My kids can die if they eat 1/2 a peanut, so most people take us seriously. Although, some individuals just can't seem to understand that concept. Otherwise, remember when you became pregnant and all the ladies had to tell you about their labor. They just didn't get the concept that you really didn't want to hear their stories. How can I make the people around my children understand our decisions regarding our children's dietary needs and restrictions, or atleast respect it ?? Either educate them and if they understand it then it is safe to leave your kids with them. Food Allergy Network has some good information to share. Otherwise, don't leave your kids with those people. I can guantee that one teacher at school that rewards the kids with food will not have my son in her class. I have been in your shoes. My kids have life theatening food allergies and now it doesn't even worry me anymore. But, it is frustrating when you don't get your answers. Seek a non-god allergist and ask questions. Please let us know what happens!!! Paula