Milk and Soy Free Diet Update

About a month ago, the GI doctor asked us to try a milk and soy free diet for four weeks and see how Claire did.  Both he and the ENT doctor are convinced Claire has a food allergy.  Her blood test has come up negative, but the GI doctor was not at all surprised by that and says that means "nothing" in regards to whether she is indeed allergic.

So after removing milk and soy for a month, there has been little to no change.  Her skin still has the "rashes" and her congestion is still there.  So, neither Jonathan nor I feel milk/soy free is the answer.  We will see what the doctor has to say when his nurse returns with the doctor's thoughts (not thinking in the near future with how that office works and how busy it is).

I would probably agree that Claire has an allergy to a food; however, the process of finding it is cumbersome and there are most likely other reasons for Claire's congestion.  So until we get those "fixed" not sure about the allergy situation.  The doctor was also concerned that we were getting into allergy season, so I am not sure if we are going to do any more searching for a while. 

Claire is now on a nasal steroid and an antihistamine per the ENT so that should help with the situation as well.  Her sister Maggie has moderate eczema and struggles with rashes at her joint areas nearly year round.  So, it is possible we are just an allergy family; I know I certainly have alot, unfortunately.

I will keep you posted!  For now, Claire is delighted to have cheese back in her life.  :)