So DS has had skin issues since he was 2 months old. Sebhorreic dermatitis which seems to be getting a little better and eczema. Mainly on his face. In the past month it has gotten really itchy (poor baby), but is amazingly still an extremely happy baby.
We finally got into see an allergist and I had already been on a no dairy, nut, soy or egg diet for about a week.. They did the skin test and it came back mild peanut and milk and more significant egg. The plan was to clear up his skin using hydrocortisone type ointment and aquaphor and benadryl at night for one week and then try adding a food back in. He IS on one bottle of Nutramigen a day and the rest is BM. Ive been using steriod ointments all along but hate having to continue to use them. Anyways, his skin started to clear up for the first 5 days yet still incredibly itchy. Then he started to get small breakouts on his face which is leading me to believe this diet is not working. Could the Nutrmigen be a culprit too? Ive tired the Neocate and he flat out refuses to eat it. The Nutramigen is nasty as it is. I just dont know what to do anymore. This diet sucks. I dont want to stop BFing, but im wondering if it is causing more harm than good. Our currentl plan is for me to stick to the siet and try to clear up his skin more with ointments and then start adding only baked dairy foods back in as soon as his skin is clearn enough.
He could of course be allergic to something else in my diet that he wasnt tested for. Any advice? He just so itchy and I feel so bad. Luckily he still sleeps well, but I know its bothersome to him. Plus the formula is causing green stools...is that normal? Its also causing much more frequent stools...Im not sure if his body is agreeing with it. I just feel like this diet is not working because he is still so itchy and breaking out. Ive been very very good to read labels. Thanks for listening
Re: Elimination diet not working.....feeling so defeated
It could be the Nutramigen, or it could be something else in your diet. I did an elimination diet, and then rotated those foods and found out that one of the low allergen foods (sweet potatoes) did bother my DD. And as a PP said, it can take a few weeks for everything to clear out of your system. I'd try the Neocate again--since Nutramigen does have milk protein in it (it's just partially broken down).
My older DD had eczema, and Aquaphor made her break out worse. I don't know if you've tried other eczema creams like Vanicream or Mustela Stelatopia on him instead of the Aquaphor.
I stayed on a very limited diet for about 10 months, and at that point my DD's tummy problems got dramatically better. It was really tough, though. Good luck to you!
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I was upset that I had to stop BFing, but the relief my LO had was definitely worth it!
Ditto Neocate/Elecare - It's all my son can have. It's very expensive, but insurance may cover it and your Ped. can probably find you some samples to try.
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