Can I ask for some advice on allergies? My refluxy DS has been ebf till 6m, but while doing BLW he's had a reaction to margarine (very little, I scraped off as much as I could from a bit of bread while out) and mayo - I'm assuming its the dairy and eggs that was the problem.
Do I try giving him some 'pure' egg and milk? Rub it on his skin? See if he reacts to them?
His reaction to the unknown brand margarine was red lumps round his mouth with lots of attempts at rubbing/scratching the area. The mayo was the same, though more noticeable including his eye swelling up slightly (where he rubbed it in with his hand I think), plus hiccups. I've noticed before his reflux used to be much worse after I had milk, so I've been on a reduced dairy diet since.
He's on max dose of ranitidine and domperidone and has been for a month or so. Still has reflux though, I can hear him swallowing back down acid often, though he's not often sick. His sleep is terrible, waking every 2 hours usually. Oh, and he has eczema too, though only mild.
I've not seen anyone about the allergies, making an appointment on Monday. However a quick phone chat with his reflux consultant she said for me to keep eating dairy to keep him exposed and maybe build up a tolerance. I don't know if I'm being too quick to assume an allergy. He's been fine with tomato, strawberries and bread.
Thank you for reading all this, and any advice you can maybe give.