Do you think my son really has a milk allergy?

Question

Im leaning toward NO... but heres my situation... son, was spitting up alot.. doc says try enfamil gentleasse he was still spitting up, doc says lets try prosobee he has a milk allergy, he still spit up, so doc says we have discovered it is acid reflex and put him on previcid, and switched his formula once again to nutramigen.. but my son hates that stuff.. so heres my question once my son was put on zantac he stopped spitting up... do you think he really had a milk allergy or do you think it was just his acid reflex? give me some insite on your thoughts please... id appriciate it alot, thanks in advance :)...... i tend to think it was just his acid reflex and if others think that as well, im gonna switch him back to prosobee cuz he wont drink this other formula...thanks again

Answer 1

I think he has acid reflux. If he had a milk allergy he would be real gassy and have diarrhea also.

Answer 2

I tend to think it is reflux, not a true milk allergy or intolerance.

There are many other symptoms for milk allergies/intolerance, many more than spit-up.  He is isn't showing any other signs of allergy such as blood in stool, excessive gas, eczema, etc.

I would try him make with prosobee and the zantac and hope the poor guy feels better

Answer 3

sounds like its just the reflux. my son has a milk allergy also and hes on the nutramagen and it works so good! if its a milk allergy he will be constipated a lot and he'll get real fussy. but once you put them on a no milk based formula everything should be good. my son goes 2-4 times a day now. so i think its just reflux.

Answer 4

I would try giving him the prosobee formula while on the zantac and just watch him really well.  If he seems to do ok, then I'd say it isn't a milk allergy.  But really, I'm no doctor.  My son has a milk allergy, but we absolutely know for sure, cause he had blood in his stool...

Answer 5

Here are my scattered thoughts: I would lean toward saying it was acid reflux. My baby had it too, AND she had a milk intolerance! Yikes! She had to be on zantac for a long time because if not, she would cry a high-pitched scream when she would drink milk, because the spit up was burning her throat (apparently). She also farted painfully all the time with anything except nutramigen. VERY FRUSTRATING FOR EVERYONE! But both ended up working. (BTW she didn't spit up from her milk intolrance. Just had gas.) I've heard that zantac doesn't stop the spitting up, it just stops it from burning. But I forget where I heard that, and that may not be true. I think if Zantac made your son not spit up anymore, just CONTINUE with that. Try Zantac and his regular formula. If it doesn't work, I guess it could be a milk intolerance and you  might have to mix his formula with nutramgen until her adjusts to the taste. BEST of luck! It will pass soon!

Answer 6

My 11 week old was diagnosed with a milk protein allergy/intolerance (we wont know for sure until we introduce milk later). She had blood in her stools also but that could be because she had too much foremilk which really upset her intestines. However, I follow the recommendation to eliminate dairy from my breastmilk and have on this horrible smelling formula called neocate which most babies have (it could be the equivalent to the one your son hates).

I would keep him on the meds for acid reflux and I'd also try the formula he will drink but I'd tell the paeditrician why I'm doing that (just give him/her a call and explain that your baby isn't drinking and appears very distress - that way if things go wrong (unlikely) he knows what's going on

Acid reflux is very very very common and normally caused by a milk protein (and sometimes other proteins such as mothers milk protein but that's rare) and they grow out of it at around 8 months.

Dont stress too much as your baby will be fine on the yucky formula. Ask your paed what are the risks if the baby has an allergy and continues drinking milk based formula and takes the anti reflux meds (I'm thinking like this, you may give him something his body is rejecting but stopping the rejecting by giving him antacid meds - could that be unsafe?). Will he allow part bottle cows milk formula mixed with yucky nutramigen

Please email me and tell me what your paed says.  

Answer 7

my daughter could not have any milk bast formula put her on the prosobee and in mints she was fine. i think it works the best. never tried the enfamil genteasse at all so can't say anything about that but i really liked the prosobee stuff. and i was on wic at the time so i could get it for free through them thank god. i hope this helps

Answer 8

If he's been off milk protein for 2 weeks you can do a challenge with milk and see if the symptoms recur.

http://www.drpaul.com/illnesses/milkalle...

What are the symptoms of cow's milk protein allergy?

Babies who develop cow's milk protein allergy may have one or several of the following symptoms:

    * eczema or skin rash

    * abdominal pain or cramps

    * vomiting

    * or diarrhea

Less commonly, some children may have a very serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This reaction usually occurs within minutes after eating or drinking food which they're allergic to. The most serious symptom of an anaphylactic reaction is the swelling of the face, mouth and tongue leading to difficulty breathing. Hives, itchy rash and flushing and severe vomiting are other signs that may be present should an anaphylactic reaction occur If your child ever has these symptoms, get medical help immediately because untreated anaphylaxis can quickly become fatal. Fortunately, anaphylaxis is rare.

How is Cow's milk allergy confirmed?

There are two very important reasons for making sure that a doctor evaluates your baby's condition to confirm whether or not your child has a milk allergy. The first reason is that cow's milk allergy is not the only cause of abdominal pain, eczema, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive crying. These symptoms can be caused by other conditions, which would need a different treatment. The second reason is because of the danger of an anaphylactic reaction. It's extremely important to know for certain if your child has a cow's milk protein allergy because if he does, you'll have to be very careful about making sure that all milk and milk products are removed from his diet. Because each child is unique, a baby with a suspected milk allergy should have an individualized medical assessment, treatment plan, and follow up. After the doctor has carefully reviewed your child's medical history he or she may recommend that you modify your diet if you're breastfeeding, or that you switch formulas. In some mild cases, the doctor may recommend re-introducing milk after a month or so on a dairy-free diet to see if the child still has symptoms of milk allergy. In other cases, the doctor may refer the child to an allergist. The allergist will try to determine the cause of the baby's symptoms by doing a skin test or by taking a special blood test

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/all...

ymptoms of a Milk Allergy

Symptoms of cow's milk protein allergy will generally appear within the first few months of life. An infant can experience symptoms either very quickly after feeding (rapid onset) or not until 7 to 10 days after consuming the cow's milk protein (slower onset).

The slower-onset reaction is more common. Symptoms may include loose stools (possibly containing blood), vomiting, gagging, refusing food, irritability or colic, and skin rashes. This type of reaction is more difficult to diagnose because the same symptoms may occur with other health conditions. Most children will outgrow this form of allergy by 2 years of age.

Rapid-onset reactions come on suddenly with symptoms that can include irritability, vomiting, wheezing, swelling, hives, other itchy bumps on the skin, and bloody diarrhea. In rare cases, a potentially severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis can occur and affect the baby's skin, stomach, breathing, and blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is more common in other food allergies than in a milk allergy.

Diagnosing a Milk Allergy

If you suspect that your infant is allergic to milk, call your baby's doctor. The doctor will likely ask about any family history of allergies or food intolerance and then do a physical exam. There's no single lab test to accurately diagnose a milk allergy, so your doctor might order several tests to make the diagnosis and rule out any other health problems.

In addition to a stool test and a blood test, the doctor may order an allergy skin test, in which a small amount of the milk protein in inserted just under the surface of the child's skin with a needle. If a red, raised spot called a wheal emerges, the child may have a milk allergy.

The doctor may also request an oral challenge test. After you stop feeding your baby milk for about a week, the doctor will have the infant consume milk, then wait for a few hours to watch for any allergic reaction. Sometimes doctors repeat this test to reconfirm the diagnosis.

http://www.momswearingpuke.com/milk-prot...

Symptoms



Symptoms can present themselves in several different forms depending on the baby or child. Reactions can be directed at the skin, respiratory system, or the digestive system.



Digestive symptoms you may see:

Cramps in the stomach or stomach pain

Gas and or bloating

Nausea and vomiting

Swelling of facial features – mouth, tongue, throat, lips, face, etc.

Symptoms of reflux

Colic



Respiratory symptoms you  

Answer 9

real milk allergies are rare. check out what kelly mom has to say

Answer 10

it sounded like acid reflux go back to the soy my daughter is on it had the same problem.