We have been corn-free for 7 years now. It is still hard! My ds reacts in nearly every way imaginable I think. Breathing, skin, digestive, behavioural. We used to carry an epipen for the severity of his reactions when he was younger. He seems to have less severe reactions now. He still tested negative when we took him for allergy tests. (intradermal testing and RAST).
The key is to stick to foods with basic ingredients that you can READ. Everything else you can make yourself. We stick to whole foods as not much else is safe. It was very tricky at first because my ds has ASD and lots of sensory issues and wouldn't eat fruits, veggies, or anything else really. He has more variety now, but it is still hard to get him full of everything he needs.
Corn seems to be his only food allergy, he does have allergies to wasps, dogs, mold, pollen, and likely horses.
Here is what we learned. Print out the list of names for corn ingredients and take it with you when you shop. Plan for it to take a LONG time to get groceries. Read EVERY label EVERY time. These change from time to time and can catch you unaware. Also, never eat anything at other people's houses unless you have verified every ingredient (both my mom and my MIL have slipped up and led us to the ER more than a few times.....they are both extra careful now).
Good luck, avoiding corn is hard. I AM grateful in some ways though, we certainly eat healthier (and cook better) after so many years of avoidance
) and add our own salt.
