Wednesday, February 4, 2009

3rd Doctor's opinion

So we have some new possibilities. Eva and I went to see a 3rd doctor this morning. I've heard great things about him and had an inside connection for an immediate appointment. (Thanks Mike and Lee) After an extensive question and answer session, he believes Eva may have an allergy to soy. After deducing her allergy to cow's milk, Sean and I put her on soy. But apparently half of those who are allergic to cow's milk are also allergic to soy. He also believes she may have an allergy to gluten. This was my gut feeling several weeks back. Guess it's true when they say mom knows best. Anyway, she may also be experiencing some acid reflux which would explain the vomiting at night. So, we are drastically changing her diet (no lactose, soy or gluten) and have a prescription for an acid reducer to take just before bed. If all this works, we'll keep the new diet for about 6 months. At that point we may try to re-introduce gluten and see what happens. Hopefully we should see some results in a week to 10 days. If this doesn't work - we'll go to a pediatric specialist. But in the mean time, cross your fingers for us. I feel like this is it. I really think this is the ticket.

1 comment:

Crystal said...

glad you are getting some answers!!