Dairy allergy and epi pens

sapphiremom13

DS has a confirmed milk allergy. We had a blood test. His symptoms prior to the test were severe projectile vomiting, diarrhea, mucous stool, a tiny bit of blood in the stool and severe eczema.  We just discovered that if a drop of milk touches him, or if dried milk touches him, he breaks out in swollen hives.

we have not been to an allergist, just the pedi. I know anaphylaxis is uncommon, but not unheard of with dairy.ETA- I meant to ask if we should see an allergist and when? And should I ask the pedi about an epi pen? DS is 6 months.

Anyone have advice or insight?

TIA 

LSU628

DD was given an epi pen for her dairy allergy by the allergist. She had never had an ana reaction, but the allergist wanted her to have one just in case. I think DD saw the allergist around 8 months at the recommendation of the derm who couldn't get her eczema to clear up.

maryandmatt

My son is 6 months and just tested positive for milk and soy. Doc prescribed us Epi-pens as well...

aggiewife25

My DD was diagnosed at 18 months by her pedi and she gave her an epi just because her reactions were getting worse. She suggested waiting to see the allergist until around 2 unless we were worried she was allergic to something else. I think if you would feel more comfortable having your DC diagnosed by an allergist than I would go to one.

rubber_chicken

DD's dairy allergy was discovered by her allergist at 7 months using a scratch test.  At that point, we were prescribed an epi pen.

I'd try to get an appointment with an allergist asap.