tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post2229853996817894727..comments2024-03-28T09:34:42.389+00:00Comments on Me and my shadow: Cow's Milk Allergy? Got any advice for me?Liz Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-45184025027415953592013-06-25T11:54:08.118+01:002013-06-25T11:54:08.118+01:00it seems to be related to the fat content as well ... it seems to be related to the fat content as well as the lactose. Fat free cows yogurts are fine. It's really trial and error, I also carry lactase enzyme tablets in my handbag but I think that's not really a solution for a 4 year old!<a href="http://www.Babymilkformula.org" rel="nofollow">Baby Milk Formula</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04511650941746789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-53902692589951614242012-11-28T20:10:20.465+00:002012-11-28T20:10:20.465+00:00Thanks for pointing me in the direction of you pos...Thanks for pointing me in the direction of you post! What you said about going from a happy baby to one that would not sleep etc is exactly what has happened here with Millie. I am not holding out much hope for help from the professionals but will keep pushing! Hopefully you will get it sorted for Ruby too! xxOneBlueOnePinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698967565563783451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-76248932155295769792012-06-29T21:56:52.262+01:002012-06-29T21:56:52.262+01:00Wow, that's a long time to be suffering, glad ...Wow, that's a long time to be suffering, glad you've got it under control now.<br /><br />Really interesting about the fat content though, I didn't know that. Maybe I'll try her on skimmed instead. Thanks so much.Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-18154796719223535912012-06-29T21:51:04.884+01:002012-06-29T21:51:04.884+01:00I discovered I'm lactose intolerant at the gra...I discovered I'm lactose intolerant at the grand age of 28! Years of sinus infection and IBS and finally one GP suggested I cut out milk. Some days I can eat ice cream and I'm fine, others I'll have a terrible tummy ache! I have goats milk but unless It's skimmed, that can still set me off on a bad day. I can't tolerate cow cream or butter at all since the initial removal from my diet, it seems to be related to the fat content as well as the lactose. Fat free cows yogurts are fine. It's really trial and error, I also carry lactase enzyme tablets in my handbag but I think that's not really a solution for a 4 year old!jugsmacguyverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796106571069305432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-45943219363020110672012-06-29T21:49:51.163+01:002012-06-29T21:49:51.163+01:00I discovered I'm lactose intolerant at the gra...I discovered I'm lactose intolerant at the grand age of 28! Years of sinus infection and IBS and finally one GP suggested I cut out milk. Some days I can eat ice cream and I'm fine, others I'll have a terrible tummy ache! I have goats milk but unless It's skimmed, that can still set me off on a bad day. I can't tolerate cow cream or butter at all since the initial removal from my diet, it seems to be related to the fat content as well as the lactose. Fat free cows yogurts are fine. It's really trial and error, I also carry lactase enzyme tablets in my handbag but I think that's not really a solution for a 4 year old!jugsmacguyverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796106571069305432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-49996305654797085622012-06-29T09:58:54.008+01:002012-06-29T09:58:54.008+01:00Thanks Dom. Oddly she used to love tuna, but now ...Thanks Dom. Oddly she used to love tuna, but now says she's gone off it! I still manage to sneak it in though in pasta bakes and the like.<br /><br />I'm hoping with all the goat's cheese she eats too, she should be getting enough. xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-9299836191981032042012-06-29T09:50:17.394+01:002012-06-29T09:50:17.394+01:00don't think I can add anything to the above bu...don't think I can add anything to the above but my sister-in-law says that if you're worried about calcium there's plenty in tuna... and if she likes tuna it's win-winAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431297921869969693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-3202906902476535162012-06-28T21:44:46.516+01:002012-06-28T21:44:46.516+01:00Just sent again. Has it arrived?Just sent again. Has it arrived?Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828849435321727334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-12473968892753507012012-06-28T21:42:24.929+01:002012-06-28T21:42:24.929+01:00Hi Sara,
Thanks for your advice. Really helpful....Hi Sara,<br /><br />Thanks for your advice. Really helpful. It made me smile - we used to give ground eggshells to our chickens, same principle I suppose!<br /><br />She likes the hazelnut milk mixed it chocolate - tastes like Nutella.<br /><br />I guess it will be easier when she starts school in September and will be taking packed lunch. I'll be more in control. xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-15701820849701873212012-06-28T21:36:01.560+01:002012-06-28T21:36:01.560+01:00Nothing yet lovely xNothing yet lovely xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-16104715276940100422012-06-28T21:21:16.574+01:002012-06-28T21:21:16.574+01:00I think I've just sent you an email with the a...I think I've just sent you an email with the allergy support group poster attached. My pc has gone a bit doolally. Will you check to see if it has been sent? If not I'll try and send again. <br /><br />MadisonMadisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828849435321727334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-60951331245780051602012-06-28T21:01:46.329+01:002012-06-28T21:01:46.329+01:00Good luck with it I hope you get it sorted. The o...Good luck with it I hope you get it sorted. The only other thing you need to be careful is to check the 'sweetness' levels of milk substitutes as they can cause teeth problems. I know soya baby milk is sweetened with apple juice but not sure about the more grown up milks xStressy Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648645800763862401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-15524685575109020422012-06-28T20:57:52.000+01:002012-06-28T20:57:52.000+01:00If it cleared up when you got rid of the milk - it...If it cleared up when you got rid of the milk - it's more apt to be milk (but there can be additional allergies). She needs calcium not dairy. She can get it from broccoli, spinach, small fish (ones eaten with bones such as sardines). These are more difficult to eat on a regular basis than milk so you might want to try a supplement (or adding powdered eggshell) to her diet. She doesn't have to drink milk. There are times when milk is nice but try offering her something like flavored non-dairy drinks. Chocolate almond is a favorite in my house. She might enjoy it with her cereal. <br />When it comes to her tolerating goat cheese but not the milk - that's because the proteins have been altered. Many can tolerate cheeses and not the milks. <br />You can also try adding the non-dairy milks slowly. Give her just a little more than a drink and increase it as she wants to. She's at that age that introducing new foods is tough but keep at it. Let her know that it will help her tummy. I don't know how it is where you are but here we have a ton of flavors and types of non-dairy milks. Have you tried Hemp milk?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398802177166008567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-52275246646561251502012-06-28T20:50:43.506+01:002012-06-28T20:50:43.506+01:00Haha, he'll love you for sharing that!
Thanks...Haha, he'll love you for sharing that!<br /><br />Thanks that's helpful though xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-49464244212918093832012-06-28T20:44:04.437+01:002012-06-28T20:44:04.437+01:00Well OH gets the runs now (sorry) if he has anythi...Well OH gets the runs now (sorry) if he has anything he shouldn't but prior to being diagnosed he had migraines, bloating and skin problems all which cleared up after e changes his diet. He still has chocolate sometimes and ice cream but he can't have much. With L it was a stool test OH hasn't had a test, he just worked it out with what we went through with LStressy Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648645800763862401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-35677991735513171982012-06-28T20:34:54.131+01:002012-06-28T20:34:54.131+01:00Yes, I think I'm going to have to go back to t...Yes, I think I'm going to have to go back to the GP.<br /><br />They are the sort of doctors who hate patients with knowledge! Thinking maybe I'll take OH in with me for back up! x<br /><br />Did your OH have similar symptoms? Can you tell me about the test? Is it blood test? xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-87915084874738490282012-06-28T20:32:57.953+01:002012-06-28T20:32:57.953+01:00Hi Madison, that sounds great!
I'm in Bedford...Hi Madison, that sounds great!<br /><br />I'm in Bedfordshire so not too far away. Could you let me know where/when and I'll try to come along.Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-11363329220586581872012-06-28T20:31:26.793+01:002012-06-28T20:31:26.793+01:00The 'Establishment' make you feel so guilt...The 'Establishment' make you feel so guilty though about 'lifestyle' diets as they seem to like calling them.<br /><br />I also doubt I'd have the patience or staying power to stick to a totally vegan diet. Things are already tricky when eating out; eating at friends and family and knowing what to tell nursery etc.<br /><br />I'd just like to know for sure if there is an intolerance/what specifically it is then I'll be able to adapt accordingly. xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-49851047856167155852012-06-28T20:28:46.153+01:002012-06-28T20:28:46.153+01:00Hi Kate,
I did read that page and decided it woul...Hi Kate,<br /><br />I did read that page and decided it would be too tricky cutting out different foods one stage at a time. She goes to nursery 3 days a week (eats breakfast lunch and tea there) and telling them one week she was off this, another off that I thought would be a nightmare.<br /><br />So we just stopped all cow's milk products and replaced with other forms of dairy. It's a bit pot luck trying things until we find one she seems ok with, and I've only done this because nobody else was helping (NHS-wise).<br /><br />Thanks for the helpline number, I may give them a call xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-78141316675432453302012-06-28T20:23:57.878+01:002012-06-28T20:23:57.878+01:00My third son was diagnosed with lactose intoleranc...My third son was diagnosed with lactose intolerance at 3 months after 3 months of screaming, general ill health and misery and within a week of changing to soya milk, he was a different child. Luckily he grew out of it but at the time we discovered that OH has it too. He has rice milk or soya milk and can tolerate normal yoghurt but milk, cream or cheese has a really dramatic effect on him. Going back to your situation though, you should absolutely push to get her tested it is a really simple process. After a positive diagnosis you should also be referred to a dietician, we were and it was so useful!Stressy Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648645800763862401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-18995464344080075652012-06-28T19:36:41.228+01:002012-06-28T19:36:41.228+01:00Are in or near Hertfordshire? I'm running an ...Are in or near Hertfordshire? I'm running an allergy support group meeting in July. I have a Consultant Paediatrician and an allergy nurse coming in for a Q&A session. If you're near maybe you could come and ask them. <br /><br />I think really your GP needs to refer you to a Paediatrician. There is obviously something going on with Ruby whether it is an intolerance, an allergy or something else.Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828849435321727334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-65684239480300876952012-06-28T19:30:29.453+01:002012-06-28T19:30:29.453+01:00Oh Liz, such a worry. Doctors can make parents fee...Oh Liz, such a worry. Doctors can make parents feel really bad sometimes and I hate that. I read somewhere that more than half the population are intolerant in some way to cow's milk (and we are the only species that drink's another's milk). I've never liked milk and don't drink much, but recently I did a 'vegan challenge' and cut out all dairy products and I felt absolutely wonderful as a result. I stopped when moved house but I'm going to go back to it soon. My advice is to try again with the non-dairy products, introducing them gradually. I really like the Alpro soya yogurts and 'milks' - but understand if Ruby didn't. On the other hand, I think children and people in general do adjust to eating what they need. If there are no Frubes etc on offer after a while Ruby might really appreciate a soya dessert? We don't actually need dairy in our diet at all, but it does require commitment and knowledge. The vegan society provide a lot of information about children's diets, so you could contact them? Good luck with it all, but don't take any nonsense from the doctors - I think as parents we KNOW when something is not quite right, and they should acknowledge that intuition/personal experience. (Sorry for rabbiting on!) MxMolly and the Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176955093679358731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-52762753083146708052012-06-28T19:23:56.479+01:002012-06-28T19:23:56.479+01:00Hi Sian, thanks for your advice. Goodness your so...Hi Sian, thanks for your advice. Goodness your son's allergies sound very severe - how scary for you all.<br /><br />Sadly our doctor's practice is a father and daughter team and they are both pretty useless! I have no idea how much private testing would cost. We do have private healthcare through partner's work, but we have to pay the 1st XX amount.<br /><br />I guess I could ask for a 2nd opinion on the NHS? <br /><br />I just hate going because they make me feel like a neurotic mother, even though I know something's not right. xLiz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-60526313312072035942012-06-28T19:21:47.750+01:002012-06-28T19:21:47.750+01:00Sounds more likely to be an intolerance than an al...Sounds more likely to be an intolerance than an allergy as an allergic reaction is fairly acute (think hives, difficulty breathing, rashes, that sort of thing) and passes quickly whereas an intolerance is a slower reaction that lasts longer. <br /><br />Try this page on Allergy UK <br /><br />http://www.allergyuk.org/food-intolerance/identifying-your-food-intolerances<br /><br />And follow its advice. Their helpline would also be good to call for some informed advice.kateabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702501925195150336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5015030219140669520.post-841440348988897102012-06-28T19:19:32.513+01:002012-06-28T19:19:32.513+01:00Hi, my son has multiple allergies, some severe. He...Hi, my son has multiple allergies, some severe. He was referred to a consultant at 6 months old after having an anaphalatic reaction to peas but he is also intolerant to dairy - as a baby he never slept well (normal? : ) but he had eczema which was getting worse - as soon as we cut out dairy it disappeared almost overnight!<br />I would say push for testing for as many suspects as you can think of, maybe try another doctor in your practice?<br />Hope you find some answers,<br />SianSianhttp://www.myideamine.com/Beetlebirdharenoreply@blogger.com