Food Allergy

Finally getting tested - not soy

[I've been kind of ignoring the bump and my computer in general for a while... per my husband's request.]

I have been off dairy and soy for 4+ months for DD's "allergy"/intolerance. A couple of weeks ago I had soy by accident and there was no significant difference so I added it back into my diet. After hearing about all the soy negatives though I'm trying to still limit.

Now that DD is six months old and starting solids (she's had avocado so far) the GI has finally written out the lab request for blood work to check for the top 8. If that doesn't show she is then going to have to have the upper GI examination. My hope, like all of yours, is that she outgrows this although at this point I am not so optimistic. My DH on the other hand thinks that solids will cure her.

Although I have not seen blood in her stool again and her spit up and fussiness decreased about the time we took her off Zantac, she still does spit up "more than a normal baby." She's still gaining weight (15lb.3oz.) but the GI is worried she won't continue if she keeps spitting up as much as she does.

What should I expect at the lab? Will they have to take a lot of blood? I'm not so good with getting blood drawn myself, I can't imagine watching my baby go through it. Are there any questions I should be asking? I basically just need some moral support and you ladies have been great!

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Re: Finally getting tested - not soy

  • The research I've done on these allergies is that over 90% of babies grow out of it, most of them within the first year or two at the latest. It's very rare to have it continue through to adulthood. That being said, not sure about the bloodwork but if you're not so good with it yourself, maybe you could have the nurses take her back so you don't have to see? I know how terrible it is to see your LO in pain. :(
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  • If it's easy enough and covered by your insurance- I'd get the labs done at a childrens' hospital- they have kiddo sized instruments and are used to working with the little ones to make it as quick and painless as possible.  I forgot to look at how little your dd is- when we had our allergy labs drawn they stuck my son's heel to get the blood they needed.  If you can't go to a childrens' facility- I'd call the lab ahead of time and talk to them about your DD's age and ask if they have someone that's especially good with babies and go in at that time. 
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