Food Allergies Treatment

Question by Katie X: What causes welts/hives where milk-based products touch baby’s face?
My breastfed son is just barely 9 months old and I’ve started trying dairy with him. Per a suggestion (out of a couple baby books) I spread a little bit of cream cheese on a rice rusk for him to eat. He smushed it around his face, of course, and everywhere the cream cheese touched welts and hives raised.

Then, I ran out of stored breastmilk, and my mum/babysitter called me at work to say everywhere his milk-based formula dribbled on his face angry red welts were developing (he’s usually on soy-based formula).

They start to fade rapidly and are gone within 40 mins. He doesn’t seem to be in discomfort of any kind.

It is obvious this is caused by topical contact with cow’s milk-based products, and I’m worried this means he has milk allergies. But he doesn’t seem to be gassy or uncomfortable after eating them- just his skin has that reaction.

Do you have any thoughts on this? Any similar experiences?

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Answer by Jaiden Eats At Mommy’s
That is weird. I know when my daughter nurses her cheek that lays against my breast will get red bumples and a rash-look. I attribute it to heat rash and it does go away not long after nursing is done.

Definitely bring this up to the pediatrician. They may suggest holding off any milk-based products until he is older and then suggest trying it again to see his reaction. The good thing is he doesn’t NEED it yet so go ahead and discontinue its use until further medical advice is given.

Good luck

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Question by MXS: Itching after drinking milk or having milk products, why?
I get itchy after I drink milk or eat anything with even a little bit of milk in it (chocolate, cheese, whey protein bars, etc.) I don’t get a rash or break out anywhere though, and I itch mostly on parts of my body with hair…including ears legs and head…even inside my nose and on my face. I also itch on the soles of my feet or palms of my hands. It’s bizarre. It’s not like a bug bite itch, though…it goes away once I scratch the area..then might come back again later or I’ll feel it elsewhere.
The itching eventually stops about 16 hours after I eat a food that bothers me.

It’s very very hard to avoid eating foods with milk or milk protein. (Imagine no cheese, no milk, no ice cream….) It’s awful. I have read up on milk allergies, but I have none of those symptoms. I used to be lactose intolerant, but this is not the same problem as that. So, I don’t know what the problem is.

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Answer by philline_9354
Maybe the milk you always drink is expired!!! hehehe :3

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Question by Bruce & Kelly: Toddler son is allergic to milk,soy, and grape products PLEASE HELP!!!!!?
Son went to a endocrine diabetic specialist because of restricted weight gain. Doctor asked to put him on pediasure twice a day with his normal diet and nutramigen. He was on nutramigen because of milk allergies but, the specialist thought it was perfect timing to introduce it back to him and see how well he does. Very bad results on this behalf therefore, we had to go back to the doctor. They decided to do some allergy tests and the results showed he is allergic to milk and soy products. He is also allergic to grapes, raisins, grave flavoring etc. (as we found that out the hard way in the ER).

My problem is I have to read very closely to labels and almost everything has soy in it. I did get some almond milk, and managed to find some toddler meal stuff that was milk/soy free but does anyone have more examples. I hate going to the grocery store and holding everyone up while I look at every ingredient because i HAVE too.

Also, what can I use as a butter substitute in mashed potatoes. I have the unsweetened almonds milk as a replacement for cooking but any ideas for butter? Bread seems to have soy in every brand of it as well any ideas on this route? Please help I am so lost….I would like to be able to make meals for my entire family of 6 rather than make him eat something completely different. It upsets him when he can’t have what we have because, he does not understand!!!!

Thanks in advance…

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Answer by ChemoAngel
I know how you feel. I have 30 pages worth of Food Allergies. Here are a great website to help you out.

http://www.allergyfreeandsugarfreesnacks.com/soy-free-food.html

Just ignore the part about the dairy. The dairy is easier, try using products that contain Almond/Rice Milk, and there are also alot of products that don’t contain soy or dairy at all. You just have to read the back of the packages. I know it’s annoying. I have to stand there and read it myself. It’s hard when your a toddler, It’s just something he has to get used to, otherwise don’t eat what HE can’t eat in front of him.

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Question by GoldenAgeHollywoodGirl: What can I eat for breakfast? I cant eat dairy products, eggs, or wheat anymore.?
Help please I need some ideas. I have food allergies so my dermatologist told me not to eat those things.

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Answer by CB
Fruits.

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Question by pacific: Where can I find a list of ingredients for all the products sold in the grocery store?
I have food allergies to wheat, soy. I need to know if there is a compiled list of ingredients for all the products in the grocery store. Where can I find a compiled list of all the food manufacturers on their products ingredients

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Answer by CrG
From Consumer Reports; “Readers Guide to Periodical Literature”; and the info on the packages. Talk to an allergist.

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