In a message dated 12/6/02 11:40:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > One gastro that I know believes that > virtually all babies with reflux are reacting to some food. In his > experience about 80% are sensitive to dairy, about half of those to > gluten. The rest: something else. > HI Katherine, I'm a little concerned at what this gastroenterologist is saying. Reflux will happen when the stomach is over filled, which is very common in bottle feed babies and women with over production and strong let-downs. Some reflux is also caused by allergies but before having a mom on an elimination diet, the cause needs to be sorted out first. Ann Perry RN, IBCLC Boston, MA *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html