Milk and soy may not be it - what's next?

scherpha

DD is MSPI and I have been milk and soy free for 2 weeks. If this isn't enough what is the typical next step? I am willing to do a full elimination. Should I do that before consulting an allergist? Are there tests that the pedi can do to help?

JamieSF

My pedi suggested I do a full elimination, or at least a protein elimination. He said that allergy testing is generally not done until at least six months, and often later, because allergy testing before that point is not terribly accurate. 

 

Personally, I did a top 8 elimination diet (eliminated milk, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and wheat) for three weeks until all of my baby's symptoms were gone. I then re-introduced one new item every 4-5 days until I figured out his triggers.

ABColeslaw

It could take a while to get an allergist appt.  In the meantime, you probably should do a full elimination. 

g_belle

At 3 months old an allergist probably won't see her.  www.askdrsears.com has info on a full elimination diet.  You really have to work hard to make sure you are still eating enough calories to keep up your supply (the first time I did an elmin. diet I wasn't careful and had to take supplements to get my supply back up- lesson learned).  You'll also probably want to keep a food diary as you add foods back in so that you can see what causes a reaction.

magdusia

I would call an allergist today and make an appointment, in the mean time i would eliminate the top 8 (plus sesame/tahini). 

I know most allergist do not like to do tests on a baby so young but if you stress on her discomfort they might. My allergist said her youngest patient was only a few weeks old and she did a test on her.  

Good luck!  

Miller238

I would definitely call today.  Ask them if they do testing on a 3-4 month old.  There are some there won't, but many pediatric allergists will.  I remember when I called and my daughter was three months old. I was sobbing on the phone to the nurse.  They were so sweet and easily fit me in.  I agree with eliminating the top 8 in the meantime. 

I would want to know a professional's opinion, so that is why I would definitely call to make an appointment. 

And where in Ohio are you?  I can give you the name of my allergist if you are in the Cincinnati area.  He is AWESOME!!!