Allergist

ALLERGIST

(After the Allergist appt @ the Grange Fair)

Yesterday I took Brayden too the Allergist. I was told that the appointment could take up to three hours! Oy! We met the doctor and started talking about family history. Up until a few weeks ago- I thought our family history was not much to think of- a few allergies to the season changes- but not much more than that.... well, I was wrong! My dad as a baby was allergic to almost everything environmental and food- so it didn't surprise me after hearing this to know that my little guy was probably following his grandfather's footsteps. After discussing the issues we've been having- he decided to run a total of 16 pricks (two sets of 8). They had me undress Brayden and then hold him with his back up. They prepared me that he was going to scream. As they counted to three and pricked him he was cooing. I wish you could have heard him sing through the pricks to his back! Never even noticed it!! We decided later on- that he probably has just been overwhelmed with itchiness for so long now that he never even noticed. 

Anyway- 10 minutes later and some large welts and rashes later- I was informed that Brayden was allergic to milk, eggs, and chicken! (chicken was introduced 1st) and also cats with a sensitivity to dogs. Thankfully the other bigs ones like soy and wheat came back negative!! Also- the doctor informed me that most likely- the food allergies Brayden would outgrow- so that was encouraging. 

I feel unbelievably good and calm about this news. A weight has been lifted off my shoulders just knowing what to stay away from. We see him again in a month. As for now- I am using a food diary as I introduce new foods and just watching for eczema patches to inflate as my guide to know what foods to stop and try later. He also prescribed a great cream for Brayden's eczema outbreaks and an anti-itch medicine to be taken before bed.

Today- GI Series... stay tuned!