Debi,
I found three references for the elimination diet and, of course, all give
different lengths of time.
Dr. William Crook in "Tracking Down Hidden Food Allergies" suggests that
symptoms may persist for the first 2 to 4 days of an elimination diet but that
by day 10 improvement should be obvious. He also says that it may take two to
three weeks for the symptoms to subside completely.
Kathleen Huggins in "The Nursing Mother's Companion" suggests completely
eliminating  foods for three days.
Renfrew, Fisher and Arms in "Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right For You"
suggest elimination of suspected foods for a week or two.
Carolee Bateson-Koch in "Allergies Disease in Disguise" recommends elimination
for one month at least.
Quite varied answers but, like other areas of health promotion, more research
needs to be done. I have tended , in my practice, to suggest elimination of
suspect foods for ten to fourteen days.In a couple of instances more time was
required but usually 10 - 14 days is good.
I hope these references are useful.
Nola (in the land of the Northern Aurora Borealis)





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