Comments on: Total Elimination Diet Update

By: Kristie

Kristie — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:09:23 +0000

We were able to narrow down his allergies enough with the help of an allergist and our observations to get to the point where I was able to eat everything except egg, dairy and corn products while nursing him. Around a year, he outgrew the corn allergy, and I continued nursing him until he was 19 months old. This cleared up his skin, but hasn’t eliminated all of his GI issues. We’ve debated seeing a peds GI specialist, but haven’t been yet. At this point, his main issue aside from the allergies themselves (currently egg, dairy and honey) is poor growth and some continued problems with diarrhea. At 24 months, he is the size of an average 11-12 month old. His weight has been following it’s own curve for the past 6 months though, so we are in wait and see mode. About once every two weeks or so, he has a bad bout of diarrhea with mucous, and we haven’t been able to narrow down the cause yet. Hope this helps. I’m sorry you and your daughter are going through this!

By: Karen Joy

Karen Joy — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:55:10 +0000

Hi ~ I’m just curious if you continued this diet, and what the results were. I’ve been on a TED with my 11 month old breastfeeding daughter for almost a month. Allergy testing (prick, RAST, and 3-day patch) revealed 17 allergic items, but even after we eliminated those items, she was still having problems (SEVERE eczema, diarrhea w/ mucous). Our allergist/immunologist has suggested that we go to a ped g.i., as it appears she may have an underlying sugar malabsorption problem of some sort. Anyways, after searching your blog, I can only find 2 posts on the topic, and I’m wondering how far you took it, and what the results were.

By: Kristie

Kristie — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:05:29 +0000

Thank you for your comment. You are totally right. It’s been a tough road for both the little guy and myself!

By: Flowersbyfarha

Flowersbyfarha — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:00:04 +0000

One of the hardest things about going through an elimination diet–and maintaining a long term diet based on the results– is feeling “normal.” “Normal” isn’t necessarily healthy but it is part of being with a group that takes certain things for granted. Many people don’t understand, and even resent the one who is working hard to find a healthy path, particularly as one struggles with regaining a healthy weight.
Best Wishes!