My daughter is severely allergic to rice. Could this be the case here?
Cheryl Muller RNC IBCLC

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Date:    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 17:48:13 GMT
From:    Elaine Mazgelis <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: 7 month baby with severe allergies and eczema

Baby is about 7 mos. old. They have seen pediatrician plus 2 specialists
for her allergies. Last week they did allergy tests and baby is allergic
to almost ALL types of foods. Mom herself is exclusively bf (meaning no
formula) and gives the baby rice ceral and some jarred baby vegetables.
Mom herself eats a diet of rice, chicken and vegs; she avoids all foods
they have found the baby is allergic to, including milk, beef, any
processed fds, etc. Mom and allergist are extremely conscientious and
mom has ben on diet of chix-rice-veg for 2 months. None of this seems to
help. Baby has such severe rash/eczema from allergies, mom says she
looks like a burn victim. (Baby wasn't with her today, so I didn't see
the baby today.) Baby also gets antibiotic and steroidal cream for her
skin. Baby has not had any formula up until now. Mom would love to keep
breastfeeding, but doctors don't know what else to do to help this baby,
and specialist suggested mom try weaning baby to Nutramigen fo! rm! ula.
If the answer is in the archives, please tell me wher to look. Thanks!

Elaine Mazgelis, RD, IBCLC
WIC Nutritionist/Breastfeeding Coordinator
Cambridge-Somerville WIC
Massachusetts
USA


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