Our New Team – The Dietician

Tuesday this week we met with the dietician.  I honestly didn’t have high hopes, as – aside from one friend who is a knowledgeable dietician (and fellow FPIES Mama) – our experiences with dieticians has been lackluster. In this case, I was pleasantly thrilled!  This lady knew about my kids … Continue reading

Our New Team – The Gastroenterologist

Last Tuesday, we loaded up and drove to meet with our – hopefully – new gastroenterologist. This doctor had been highly recommended to us, and I hoped very much that he would actually be a contributing part of my boys health care. As with any new doctor, there was a … Continue reading

Georgia Bound

Back in December, I mentioned that we were going to Travel For Medical Care.  Next Tuesday is our Big Day.  We will see a new GI and a new Allergist on Tuesday, and hopefully get an appointment with the nutritionist they both use. We picked doctors in Atlanta, mostly because … Continue reading

Get Thee to a Nutritionist

This morning Dr. G called back.  He basically agreed that Mr. Charm might possibly have a milder form of FPIES, and he thought our idea of a self-made elimination diet wasn’t bad.  He said most doctors won’t suggest elimination diets unless they’re absolutely necessary because most people don’t want to do … Continue reading