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So frustrated with pediatrician
I moved Max's two month check up to yesterday because I was concerned that he is dairy sensitive (he is bf). I told her all his symptoms-he's been having green, mucousy bm, seems to be in discomfort sometimes when he's sleeping or having a bm, he's congested (which I read can be a sign) and just very restless the last 4 days where his arms and legs are constantly moving and he seems aggitated. So she said to stop all dairy and to see if that helps, which is what I was expecting her to say, but then she says, it could just be a cold or some sort of bug. So I am doing a major overhaul on my diet and if he is better then I'll continue with it, but he could improve just because he has a cold or something and I won't know the reason why he's improving unless I have dairy again, which could bring us back to square one if that's the problem.
I just wanted a clearer answer. I basically left the appointment with no more knowledge than what I came there with.
Thanks for reading my vent!
DS1 10-06 and DS2 9-08 and baby #3 EDD 9-05-12
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Re: So frustrated with pediatrician
Just so you know, it can take up to 2 weeks for all the dairy proteins to leave your system. It's not an instant change if he does have a dairy sensitivity.
If you're really going to cut ALL dairy, watch out for casein and caramel colors and such.
DS - December 2006
DD - December 2008
Alex (11/14/06) and Nate (5/25/10)
"Want what you have, do what you can, be who you are." - Rev. Forrest Church
Yeah, I thought I'd try to cut out dairy for a month and then maybe try again. I heard it can even take up to six weeks for them to be better. Thanks for the caramel color tip. I never thought of that one.
Maybe my frustration is more with the nature of this problem than with the dr herself.
Yup. We had that same very frustrating appointment with Kate's pedi at 7 wks old. She said it was probably dairy, but I really, really didn't want to hear it (I love my cheese!). IMO, you should give up ALL dairy and be really strict with it at first, that way you know for SURE whether it is dairy or not. If you only give up the major sources and he doesn't get better, you don't necessarily know that it wasn't dairy, or it was, etc.
The diet is a PITA. I did it for 8 months. Watch out for things labeled "non-dairy" because that does NOT mean dairy free. Learn to read ingredient labels and don't eat anything with whey or caesin or caramel coloring. Do not go upping your soy intake dramatically to substitute dairy because something like 50% of babies with a dairy sensitivity are also sensitive to soy, so stay away from soy cheese, soy milk, etc at least in the beginning. I did all this soy when I went dairy free with Kate, and she didn't improve until I also cut out the major sources of soy.
Whole Foods has a list of dairy free brands/things on their web site. Good luck!
I'm sorry for your frustrations! I am currently in the same position, but due to another issue with my dd. I think us moms just hate to see anything wrong with our babies, so when there is something going on, it is hard to deal with the not-knowing stage. Good luck, and I hope you both feel better soon!
I hear ya. I am doing the dairy elimination diet for the second time, and it sucks big time. I was really hoping that my new DD didn't have this same problem, but it is looking that way.
Here is a list of foods that contain milk ingredients. I found it best to cut out dairy completely, then introduce slowly, starting with milk byproducts such as whey and casein. They might not bother him.
https://kidshealth.org/parent/misc/milkallergy_cutout.html
Yep, I think b/c there isn't a test for babies, that they just say "try it and see if it helps". Ugh...they aren't the ones who have to completely change how they eat or spend an hour in the grocery store reading labels! (or drooling over pizza and mashed potatoes). Hmm which reminds me, it was right around this time 2 years ago I had to cut it out. if you like mashed potatoes, I highly recommend using the tofutti sour cream and some soy milk with mashed up potatoes. A little salt and they are sooo good!!! I know things can be tough during the holidays.
Honestly, go with your gut. I was right with my ds. I just knew something was wrong. I was almost in tears because his rash was bleeding and nothing was helping. I felt sooo good when I finally figured out the cause, even if it meant me suffering for a while. I think even though it can take a full 6 weeks to be completely gone, if it is dairy, I bet you notice a difference in a week or two. If after a month there is no noticable difference, try another dr and get a second opinion.
GL
Yes, unfortunately, she is
She has a blistering rash that won't go away, constant congestion since day one, bouts of inconsolable crying, a lot of mucousy diapers and general discomfort. I think it is a litttle easier for me b/c my older DD has been on a dairy free diet and eating regular food for the past year, so I know which foods are ok.
I hear ya, I wish there was some way to know for sure. My older DD still can't tolerate it. If she gets a trace of dairy, the person who changes her diaper will know without a doubt
The tofutti line of products is good, and trader joes has a lot of options. BostonMama gave me that link, and she also told me about Cherrybrook kitchens, which makes dairy free brownie and cake mix- yum! They carry it at my supermarket, and whole foods.
Good luck, its so tough. But it is helping me lose the baby weight a little faster
same situation with my DS but what i decided was that i'd make myself crazy if i had to eliminate literally everything that contained milk products (it's a LOT of stuff once you start looking).
so what i did was eliminate main dairy like ice cream, milk and cheese. i figured if that worked, great! (it did, by the way) and if not, then i was ok switching to formula. i can give up that big stuff but i would rather stop BFing than watch my diet that strictly...