Dairy Allergy

Banemore Boi

Our son seems to suffering from dairy allergies (ice cream) and also reaction to white bread.

Im looking for a specialist in these areas to help get a proper diagnose on it?

Any body any suggestions?

looksee

This question is posted in the wrong place, so will probably be moved.

However a few points on the questions you raise.

What age is the child? Why do you only refer to icecream? and what reaction does he get? Does he get the same reaction to white bread?

Since you say he 'seems' to be suffering from dairy allergy and a reaction to white bread it is more likely that he has a sensitivity/intolerance rather than an allergy. You could go to an 'expert' but really there is a lot of quackery in this area and the most reliable way of finding out if he has a sensitivity to foodstuffs is by an elimination diet.

Initially you should go to your GP for advice and make sure that it is not some other problem than food intolerance. If the GP says he is in good health otherwise, and does not offer any other solutions, then you can try an elimination diet.

Remove all of one suspect food from his diet for about a month minimum. You will have to get used to reading labels for ingredients. Be very thorough about it, if it is dairy you are removing then remove all dairy completely. After a month reintroduce a small amount and see if there is any reaction. It is a slow and tedious process and you have to supervise eating very carefully. Only do one food at a time, to avoid confusion.

Zaph

Moved from Forum Requests.

Mods, please feel free to move this onward if this isn't the most appropriate forum.

Gremlinertia

Hi there Banemore, as Looksee posted above the elimination test is helpful. Do it under the guidance of your gp or health nurse.