I have two DC - I suspect both may have food allergies/ sensitivities. I want to try eliminating foods and keep a food journal, but don't know where to start for sure.
Background:
DS1 (4 years old)
Rash (mild) - He has had since he was 6 or 8 months old I am sure. Doctor says it is atopic dermatitis and he will outgrow it.
Dark circles under his eyes.
Mild constiaption. - Maybe not drinking enough water.
Sleep - he has never slept through the night, but he is improving, currently waking once a night.
Prone to tantrums.
Aggressive with brother, but improving - instead he has a meltdown rather than hitting/ pushing.
Spacey/ doesn't always focus well - sometimes instruction has to be repeated 3x
DS2 (2 years old)
Diarrhea since birth - smells acidy - easily gets diaper rash if not changed immediately. He is on probiotics for 3-4 weeks and are seeing some improvement.
Poor sleeper - up 4x/ night atleast.
Picky eater.
Dark circkes under eyes.
Peanut allergy - hives, vomitting, red eyes (Dr. did prescribe epi-pens, but will not refer to allergist untill he is 3)
Other reaction to possible kiwi/chinese food - both eyes swelling shut, crying as in pain - swelling went away with Benedryl, but left two black eyes - gone by next day.
Occasional blotchy rash around mouth
Occasional hives.
Also, I may not understand this correctly, but Dr. had and Ige antibody blood test done and he said it showed no allergies, but I know he had a reaction to peanuts.
My questions:
1. Do these symptoms sound like they may be related to food allergies with DS1? DS2?
2. What foods do I start eliminating first? I thought I'd start with Dairy and Wheat? Should I try both at the same time?
3. Keeping a food journal - What do I do? The symptoms with DS2 (diarrhea) are pretty much constant.
4. DS2 is still nursing (4-6 times in 24 hours), so do I still need to keep track of what I am eating? eliminate foods as well?
5. Any other ideas also appreciated.
Background:
DS1 (4 years old)
Rash (mild) - He has had since he was 6 or 8 months old I am sure. Doctor says it is atopic dermatitis and he will outgrow it.
Dark circles under his eyes.
Mild constiaption. - Maybe not drinking enough water.
Sleep - he has never slept through the night, but he is improving, currently waking once a night.
Prone to tantrums.
Aggressive with brother, but improving - instead he has a meltdown rather than hitting/ pushing.
Spacey/ doesn't always focus well - sometimes instruction has to be repeated 3x
DS2 (2 years old)
Diarrhea since birth - smells acidy - easily gets diaper rash if not changed immediately. He is on probiotics for 3-4 weeks and are seeing some improvement.
Poor sleeper - up 4x/ night atleast.
Picky eater.
Dark circkes under eyes.
Peanut allergy - hives, vomitting, red eyes (Dr. did prescribe epi-pens, but will not refer to allergist untill he is 3)
Other reaction to possible kiwi/chinese food - both eyes swelling shut, crying as in pain - swelling went away with Benedryl, but left two black eyes - gone by next day.
Occasional blotchy rash around mouth
Occasional hives.
Also, I may not understand this correctly, but Dr. had and Ige antibody blood test done and he said it showed no allergies, but I know he had a reaction to peanuts.
My questions:
1. Do these symptoms sound like they may be related to food allergies with DS1? DS2?
2. What foods do I start eliminating first? I thought I'd start with Dairy and Wheat? Should I try both at the same time?
3. Keeping a food journal - What do I do? The symptoms with DS2 (diarrhea) are pretty much constant.
4. DS2 is still nursing (4-6 times in 24 hours), so do I still need to keep track of what I am eating? eliminate foods as well?
5. Any other ideas also appreciated.
