On Thu, 14 Aug 1997 19:26:40 -0700 Rita Doppenberg <[log in to unmask]> writes: > Thanks for the reply. Its good to know we are not alone. I am struck >however with amazement at how much what you are going through right >now is like what I went through when Zack was 5 months. Unfortunately, that's not a comforting thought :-( > I had tried to >eliminate all milk from my diet and yet he still vomited. What I wanted to ask >is are you absolutely sure you are avoiding ALL dairy? I'm trying very hard to be dairy free at this point. I have knowingly and unknowingly had some since we've figured this out. I found that I could have a small amount of cheese without too much consequence, but after doing a bit more research I'm going to forgo that too and not push my luck. At least for me, this is not forever. I'll be able to go back to having things after she's weaned. I wasn't really aware of all the dangers of repeated exposure. I have noticed that it takes less to evoke a reaction which really has me concerned. > What I would suggest is aquaint yourself with ALL (there are sooo >many) the terms on ingredient labels for milk and avoid all of them. I have done this. I've searched the grocery stores, whole food stores, etc for substitutions for myself. I figure if she doesn't grow out of this (and I sure hope she does) I'll be in good practice. If all else fails, it >just may be a wheat/gluten thing or another substance. I know how >frustrating it can be waiting until they are old enough for the RAST >test, and in the meantime you could sensitize them for life, but you just >have to hang in there and be a detective. I don't think there is anything else at this point. Her eczema is a pretty good indicator of how well I'm doing. It will pop up within an hour of her nursing. I do have to be careful about expressed milk if I find that she's reacting to something I've eaten. Otherwise, I keep re-exposing her when I mix up cereal or give her a bottle. I've dumped lots that have been suspect. I'm glad I never tried the formula at this point. I'd hate to think how much worse this could be if she was mainlining the stuff instead of getting it filtered :-) We have our 6 month appointment in another month and I'm going to ask the doc about testing then. I'm not sure what age they will start. Also, I really like my allergist and can use him for reference. He used to be a pediatrician is pretty up to date on kids yet. I just wish he' have been more insistent about eliminating things instead of just avoiding them. Of course I'm sure that we are in enough of a minority that avoiding works for most people. Who knew? Thanks for all the feedback, Kathy