RE: Reflux caused by allergy?

[Guest guest]

Let me say one thing first.... YOUR BABY CANNOT BE ALLERGIC TO YOUR MILK! He

can be allergic to what your eating and is passing into your milk though. If

some Dr told me that I'd find another Dr. The number #1 allergy is to cow's

milk protein. If you think a food is bothering your baby cut it out of your

diet and see what happens. It can take up to 3 weeks but most see results

within a few days.

> How do you figure out what they are allergic to? Noah

> has had reflux problems since about day 5 or 6 (not to

> long after we left the hospital). The Dr. has him on

> Zantac, Of course he (the Dr.) said if the Zantac

> didn't work than he was allergic to my breastmilk,

> this didn't seem right to me, since he seemed okay at

> the hospital. but the Zantac only seems to help to a

> certain degree. Does anyone have any ideas about how

> to find what they may be allergic to?

>

>

> TIA,

>

>

>

> =====

> Mommy to Hannah (4/19/97) and Noah (9/13/00)

[Guest guest]

I tracked a connection between fussy behavior and when I concentrated seriously on drinking the recommended amount of milk. I also tracked a connection between how much dd spit up and my over-all fluid consumption the precious day.

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Reflux caused by allergy?

I have been thinking about this and its got me wondering. Yes I know the medical reason for reflux and dd had an Upper GI at 5 weeks because of it but I've noticed something. Once I cut out all the stuff she's allergic/intolerant to the reflux stopped but as soon as I eat something she cant handle its back. Anyone else ever notice this?

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--- Wendi naturebaby@...> wrote:

> ,

>

> I feel that it is very common for reflux to be

> caused by food sensitivities.

> In my opinion food sensitivities account for a lot

> more problems than people

> realize.

>

> Wendi

How do you figure out what they are allergic to? Noah

has had reflux problems since about day 5 or 6 (not to

long after we left the hospital). The Dr. has him on

Zantac, Of course he (the Dr.) said if the Zantac

didn't work than he was allergic to my breastmilk,

this didn't seem right to me, since he seemed okay at

the hospital. but the Zantac only seems to help to a

certain degree. Does anyone have any ideas about how

to find what they may be allergic to?

TIA,

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Mommy to Hannah (4/19/97) and Noah (9/13/00)

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[Guest guest]

,

The best way to find out if there is an allergy happening is to take your

diet to one that is very bland and then slowly add in a food at a time and

keep a journal to note reactions. Your baby can not be allergic to your

milk, only something that is going through it. If you doc has told you that

he could be allergic to your milk, run to another doctor. This one won't

help you. The most common allergens are dairy, wheat, oats, citrus, soy,

nuts etc. It takes about two weeks for all the dairy to leave your system

and you must cut out foods with casein and whey as well since they are both

from dairy.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

" When individuals have been born gently, welcomed kindly into the community,

breastfed for many years, they do not become greedy people. They come from a

place of fullness and balance with all our relations. " Jeannine Parvati

Baker

RE: Reflux caused by allergy?

--- Wendi naturebaby@...> wrote:

> ,

>

> I feel that it is very common for reflux to be

> caused by food sensitivities.

> In my opinion food sensitivities account for a lot

> more problems than people

> realize.

>

> Wendi

How do you figure out what they are allergic to? Noah

has had reflux problems since about day 5 or 6 (not to

long after we left the hospital). The Dr. has him on

Zantac, Of course he (the Dr.) said if the Zantac

didn't work than he was allergic to my breastmilk,

this didn't seem right to me, since he seemed okay at

the hospital. but the Zantac only seems to help to a

certain degree. Does anyone have any ideas about how

to find what they may be allergic to?

TIA,

=====

Mommy to Hannah (4/19/97) and Noah (9/13/00)

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[Guest guest]

They have a formula called lactofree, which is reguler formula without

lactose.

beckie

>

>Reply-To: breastfeeding (AT) e

>To: breastfeeding (AT) e>

>Subject: RE: Reflux caused by allergy?

>Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:17:07 -0600

>

>What are they going to give the baby, soy milk? I heard that soy had been

>linked to developmental delay.

>

>-Kim

>

> Re: Reflux caused by allergy?

>

>

> > Let me say one thing first.... YOUR BABY CANNOT BE ALLERGIC TO YOUR

>MILK!

>He

> > can be allergic to what your eating and is passing into your milk

>though.

>If

> > some Dr told me that I'd find another Dr. The number #1 allergy is to

>cow's

> > milk protein. If you think a food is bothering your baby cut it out of

>your

> > diet and see what happens. It can take up to 3 weeks but most see

>results

> > within a few days.

> >

> >

>

>Actually, your bold statement is incorrect. A child who lacks the enzyme

>to

>digest lactose is allergic to all milks, including moms. A local LLL

>leader

>was telling about her neighbor's dd who has this condition. She's pregnant

>again and has been told there is 85% chance next baby will lack the enzyme

>too, so she's not even wanting to attempt bfing this time--that is a

>tragedy

>to me.

>

>Amy Lynn

>mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00

>Want great toys? Non-violent, educational, fun! check out

>www.discoverytoysinc.com, or e-mail me privately for a catalog

>

>

>

>Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

>http://www.lactivist.com

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Amy Lynn,

Galoctosemia is what you are talking about and that is not considered an

allergy. It is a metabolic disorder. An allergy has a certain series of

physical responses including the release of histamine which isn't the case

with galactosemia. So you are both right!

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

" When individuals have been born gently, welcomed kindly into the community,

breastfed for many years, they do not become greedy people. They come from a

place of fullness and balance with all our relations. " Jeannine Parvati

Baker

Re: Reflux caused by allergy?

> Let me say one thing first.... YOUR BABY CANNOT BE ALLERGIC TO YOUR MILK!

He

> can be allergic to what your eating and is passing into your milk though.

If

> some Dr told me that I'd find another Dr. The number #1 allergy is to

cow's

> milk protein. If you think a food is bothering your baby cut it out of

your

> diet and see what happens. It can take up to 3 weeks but most see results

> within a few days.

>

>

Actually, your bold statement is incorrect. A child who lacks the enzyme to

digest lactose is allergic to all milks, including moms. A local LLL leader

was telling about her neighbor's dd who has this condition. She's pregnant

again and has been told there is 85% chance next baby will lack the enzyme

too, so she's not even wanting to attempt bfing this time--that is a tragedy

to me.

Amy Lynn

mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00

Want great toys? Non-violent, educational, fun! check out

www.discoverytoysinc.com, or e-mail me privately for a catalog

Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

http://www.lactivist.com

[Guest guest]

Kim,

Galactosemia is very lethal and the baby cannot have breastmilk (there are

some who are studying how to alter breastmilk to make it possible for the

baby to get) and they have to go on some sort of formula. I wouldn't

recommend soy formula.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

" When individuals have been born gently, welcomed kindly into the community,

breastfed for many years, they do not become greedy people. They come from a

place of fullness and balance with all our relations. " Jeannine Parvati

Baker

RE: Reflux caused by allergy?

What are they going to give the baby, soy milk? I heard that soy had been

linked to developmental delay.

-Kim

[Guest guest]

I think the person telling the story said she will be on soy milk her whole

life.

Amy Lynn

mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00

Want great toys? Non-violent, educational, fun! check out

www.discoverytoysinc.com, or e-mail me privately for a catalog

> What are they going to give the baby, soy milk? I heard that soy had

been

> linked to developmental delay.

>

> -Kim

>

> Actually, your bold statement is incorrect. A child who lacks the enzyme

to

> digest lactose is allergic to all milks, including moms. A local LLL

leader

> was telling about her neighbor's dd who has this condition. She's

pregnant

> again and has been told there is 85% chance next baby will lack the enzyme

> too, so she's not even wanting to attempt bfing this time--that is a

tragedy

> to me.

>

[Guest guest]

--- Kim kimryan@...> wrote:

> What are they going to give the baby, soy milk? I

> heard that soy had been

> linked to developmental delay.

Our first (now 3 1/2)was lactose intolerant (would

vomit violently and break out) and was given soy

formula. I don't know about official tests, but she

sure doesn't(didn't) have any delays. In fact she hit

all of the " milestones " early. When we had her tested

with headstart right before she turned three, she

tested in the 5 year old range.

I just now put together the fact that if one was

lactose intolerant (she is okay now as most children

outgrow it by age 2) the other might be as well. I

guess I will try cutting out dairy for a few weeks and

see what happens. Does this include things that are

made with butter or milk as well (cake, cookies,

mashed potatoes...we are coming up on Thanksgiving.)

And should I stop giving him the Zantac?

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Mommy to Hannah (4/19/97) and Noah (9/13/00)

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