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What foods really cause intolerance?

vszappvszapp member
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DS had issues with mucusy green poop, reflux, and extreme fussiness starting at about 2 weeks. I had some issues with oversupply but block feeding seems to have helped. I cut out dairy and soy 5 weeks ago and eliminated wheat and eggs about 4 weeks ago. I added eggs back in recently. His fussiness is almost gone as of about 2 weeks ago but the poop issues remain. It will start to get better and then snap back to green and mucusy. I can't tell if it's related to diet or my variable supply. I wasn't too worried about it since his temperament is so much better, but at his 2mo checkup today they found blood in his stool (I've never seen it, just occult). The doc said it's likely something I'm eating. I have heard so many things (nuts, shellfish, chocolate, citrus, berries...) that could be culprits, but I wonder how many are actually known to be responsible for intolerance? He otherwise looks good, has good skin, and is growing and gaining well. I really want to stop the inflammation that's happening in his body, but I also think that a severely restrictive diet will be difficult to follow - I am already constantly starving! Any advice on where to go from here? The pediatrician said he'll likely grow out of it so not to worry too much, but I want to to what I can for the little guy while getting adequate nutrition.

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Re: What foods really cause intolerance?

  • RingOfFire11RingOfFire11 member

    I can totally relate. I battled oversupply in the beginning (still do a bit) and DD2 had visible blood in her diapers at about 6w. I am currently dairy, soy, egg, nut, beef, corn, wheat and black bean free. It's really varies by baby so there is no specific foods to avoid and our journey has been trial and error so far. I would suggest avoiding the top 8 allergens (you've already removed 4) and watch for hidden dairy/soy. The diet is tough but you get used to it and can make it manageable. There's a weekly check-in (swap recipes, commiserate, or AW successes), if you're interested:

    https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12381413/mspi-moms-weekly-check-in-7-1#latest

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  • minirayminiray member
    Wow I could have written this post word for word. We are having the exact same issues. Fussiness, colic symptoms, green mucousy poop starting at 2 weeks. I had a forceful letdown but don't think I had an oversupply. We had his tongue tie fixed and it seemed to help. I was already on the MSPI diet so I cut out top 8 plus beef, corn, peppers, tomatoes, quinoa, chocolate and brocoli. He started on reflux meds. His temperament is much better. Still fussy and doesn't sleep well but much much better. His poop will go back to normal but snap back to green and mucousy. I cut out oats this week and his poop was back to yellow today so we will see how long that lasts. We see the pwdi next week and I will ask her to test for occult blood.

    I think it can be any random food. A friend of mines baby reacted to bananas. A lot of it is trial and error. Keeping a food dairy and tracking his poop helped me a lot.

    I know the guessing game isn't easy. I hope you can figure it out soon.

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  • camedowncrushingcamedowncrushing member
    Hang in there!  It is tough.  DD1 was just MSPI and DD2 is dairy, soy, wheat and eggs. 
    If I were you I think I would take eggs back out again for a little while, and see how that goes.  Did she send you home with guaiac cards? 
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  • DesignermommaDesignermomma member
    I can't relate but I'm sorry you are going through all that. I was on the Paleo diet before I had DS2 which is similar (no dairy, legumes, grains or sugar) it was tough but doable. Try searching for recipes on Pinterest. It got me to find a lot of things I liked. Like spagetti squash with tomato sauce on it. Lots of good ideas.
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  • Susiepoo04Susiepoo04 member
    Going thru same thing. What is block feeding which u mentioned?
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    Susiepoo04 said:

    Going thru same thing. What is block feeding which u mentioned?

    Try looking it up on Kelly Mom. Id post the link but I'm mobile right now.
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  • vszappvszapp member
    Designermomma said:
    I can't relate but I'm sorry you are going through all that. I was on the Paleo diet before I had DS2 which is similar (no dairy, legumes, grains or sugar) it was tough but doable. Try searching for recipes on Pinterest. It got me to find a lot of things I liked. Like spagetti squash with tomato sauce on it. Lots of good ideas.
    Paleo - didn't even think of it! Great idea.

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