My DS is breast fed but as I'm going back to work in a few weeks, I thought I'd introduce some formula just in case I can't express enough at work to keep him fed. He'd been in NICU when first born and had some aptamil then with no problems, and had one of the ready made cartons shortly after bringing him home.
The first time I gave him powder he guzzled about 4oz and then a few minutes later I noticed raised welts around his mouth and neck. They lasted about half an hour and did not seem to bother him so I wondered if I'd just not cooled the formula down enough and the heat had irritated his skin.
We gave him some more on the weekend and this time it was worse and obviously distressed him as he was rubbing his face and whimpering. I did some research and I'm worried he has a CMP allergy, so we saw the GP today.
When I told him I thought DS had a milk allergy and why, he said he can't have a milk allergy if I'm breast feeding, because that's milk. After I picked my jaw off the floor I explained the difference between formula and breast milk and he just told me to try a different brand of formula, and ushered me out.
Now my concern is that if it is indeed a CMP allergy, the next lot of formula I give him might cause anaphylaxis. Am I being a bit PFB, or are my concerns valid? Do I go back and insist on a referral for a skin prick test?
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Allergies and intolerances
Possible CMP allergy in 18wk old - advice please (sorry, long)
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ChilliBanana · 22/01/2013 18:08
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