tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585908838766887809.post494088265161921360..comments2022-11-19T04:30:55.879-08:00Comments on Panis of Meus Vita: Now what?The Road Scholarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18202624997916161530noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585908838766887809.post-79371318593531657332010-10-08T16:05:36.403-07:002010-10-08T16:05:36.403-07:00Tina would get eczema flare ups bad when she was a...Tina would get eczema flare ups bad when she was a little girl from anything with a tomato base to it. I would definitely look at the spaghetti sauce, and the ketchup as being culprits.<br /><br />I remember when the 5.5 year old went through all the allergy stuff. It was horrible, and for a long time we had to make sure that he didn't get anything with milk in it. I was shocked at how much contained milk. Or peanuts (or manufactured at the same place with peanuts). The good news, Cathie, is that he could end up growing out of all of this. Tina no longer has flare ups from tomato based stuff, and hasn't in years. Charlie isn't allergic to anything that he was allergic to when he was between the ages of 6 months to 4 years old. The doctor said that it can cycle through your body. So, let's hope that is the case with you as well.<br /><br />Also, the soap thing. I recently found a company in Minnesota that makes their soap with all natural ingredients. Most of it is scented, but there are some unscented ones too. http://www.applevalleynaturalsoap.com/default.htmJoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585908838766887809.post-77012880218098034022010-10-07T20:33:52.207-07:002010-10-07T20:33:52.207-07:00Thanks, Hannah. I use Dove Unscented Sensitive Sk...Thanks, Hannah. I use Dove Unscented Sensitive Skin Soap-free cleanser for all the kids since I have other kids that are sensitive to scented soaps. It might be a culprit (anything could be at this point). Strangely enough, his scalp has no eczema. <br /><br />We caught a possible source of his current eczema outbreak. I just found out tonight my husband picked a different spaghetti sauce by accident. We've been using it for the last 2 weeks. He didn't see the type we normally purchase (Prego-2pk) and this one had (Ragu-3pk) Romano cheese in it. My 12 year old, who reads anything within sight with words on it, saw the jar while today and said, "Hey mom. This contains milk." So, the recent flare up of eczema might be explained by the new spaghetti sauce. It got really bad the last two weeks and that would definitely explain it. I can't believe I didn't read the label. I didn't even think about it. I didn't spell out PREGO, when I made the list. So, when spaghetti sauce came in the house, I just went on autopilot, thinking it was the same. I can't do that anymore...<br /><br />Thank you for the prayers.<br /><br />We did some fun experimenting here with AK via a surrogate. The three year old tested positive for eggs, dairy and wheat, just like the regular allergy tests showed. Weird, yet very interesting science. I need to read more about it.The Road Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202624997916161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585908838766887809.post-30356514769531073392010-10-07T19:26:03.133-07:002010-10-07T19:26:03.133-07:00Restless?? I bet!
And even with help, you must b...Restless?? I bet!<br /><br />And even with help, you must be distracted anyway with worry and just the practical considerations, too.<br /><br />It probably is food, since it's so systemic. But, it makes sense to check for things like soap and shampoo. Detergents give me and one of my kids everything from canker sores to rashes, eczema (more transient than your little guy's), and skin sores.<br /><br />Prayers, for him and you.just_hannah_phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740906853246726949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585908838766887809.post-43150653269960217112010-10-06T20:54:39.912-07:002010-10-06T20:54:39.912-07:00No! Thank you!!! I'm asking for help. I wou...No! Thank you!!! I'm asking for help. I would like to get the chiropractor's name. Can you email it to me?<br /><br />We have only done IgA, IgE and IgG testing for:<br />eggs, dairy, soy, wheat, oats, nuts, fish, shellfish, peanuts <br /><br />I'm also going to look into NAET treatment. Another friend with multiple food allergies in our home school co-op has had it done and it's supposed to cure all your allergies.<br /><br />I use All-Free & Clear and vinegar for our laundry. Dryer sheets alone put more DUST on your clothes than anything and he's always been sensitive, so I've never tried anything with scent detergent wise and have never used fabric sheets.<br /><br />Tomatoes could be a problem. He has it in some form every day either through ketchup (this kid eats ketchup on his ketchup) or spaghetti sauce. One of the foods he is fixated on is rice noodles with spaghetti sauce. He dips his carrots in ketchup. So, that is totally a possibility.<br /><br />I'll see if my doctor can do the Genova testing. Otherwise, if you have a referral, I will take it.<br /><br />I am restless having to watch him suffer. This kid has had a rough go of it from day 1. One of the things I'm struggling with is his need to be held because he doesn't feel good, or is tired from not being able to sleep due to itching and trying to keep the one year old happy. While it is unfortunate my husband in unemployed right now, I don't know how I would do school trying to hold him and keep her happy, too. He's miserable. She's miserable. Not a happy place to be for a mommy.The Road Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202624997916161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585908838766887809.post-74641777855409415842010-10-06T19:34:36.491-07:002010-10-06T19:34:36.491-07:00Prayers are most certainly heading your way. We w...Prayers are most certainly heading your way. We were once told by a doctor that the 2 hardest things for a parent are<br />1) watching your child suffer and <br />2) having no idea what is wrong<br /><br />You seem pretty savy with all this so please don't take offense, but just in case you are a tad bit stressed and lacking sleep...<br /><br />1) I didn't see it on your list but could it be tomatoes? It's a common eczema culprit.<br /><br />2) We have a fabulous Catholic chiropractor in the area that can do non invasive allergy testing. It's quick and easy and surprisingly accurate (my husband no longer has repeated sinus infections or eczema after our chiropractor diagnosed him with dairy and tomato allergies)<br /><br />3) Have you done any testing with Genova Diagnostics for PERSONAL REACTIVE FOODS? We did that when we had a medical conundrum a couple years ago. She tested most highly allergic to grapefruit - which is also what our chiropractor discovered. The paper I have in front of me lists items she is allergic to with a +1, +2, or +3 next to it. The form also says (Delayed food allergies are recognized as the most commonly undiagnosed contributing factor to undiagnosed chronic unsolved symptoms. Genova Diagnostics IgG Antibody Assessment uncovers delayed food allergies reliably through strict quality control and supervision.......) We did it through someplace associated with Children's Hospital. I cannot remember off the top of my head what it's called by I do still have paperwork I can dig out easily if you are interested.<br /><br />4) Have you considered things like laundry detergent or dryer sheets? Both my dd and myself need to avoid perfumes and dyes in both. And, even the perfume free dye free fabric sheets causes hives here.<br /><br />Sorry this is so long. I would not be offended if you deleted this.RealMom4Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12130747268390298354noreply@blogger.com