Correlation between Eczema and reflux?

[MeredithK]

I thought this might be the board to ask this question as I believe both are due to an allergy/intolerance to something.

But, I have noticed that DS will get an Eczema flare on days that he is spitting up more or having more reflux. At least I think that it is happening.

Has anyone else had this same experience? I wonder if he is having a reaction to something that I ate (I'm already GF,DF,SF).

Thanks!

[changingseasons]

Yes, those can both be symptoms of a food allergy/intolerance. Are you keeping a food journal? That's the easiest way to figure out the trigger, especially if it's just happening sometimes (as opposed to every day.)

[rhesp1212]

Yes, absolutely the two can go hand in hand if they are related to food sensativities. My son did that.....bad reflux and eczema flare up when I would accidently ingest dairy or soy, eggs and corn. He has a ton of triggers, but as soon as we figured them out and eliminated them both symptoms went away.

Definitely keep a food journal if it's just happening occasionally.

[MeredithK]

Thank you for the responses. I have a feeling it was a corn reaction. I don't normally have corn, but I had popcorn the night before I saw a reaction. I wish I knew for sure what his triggers were as for now I'm just about avoiding everything! I sure would love to just eat anything I wanted!