We finally got some blood test results back for Chubbs. We had to have the state mandated lead test (which was fine), mercury and arsenic (both fine), ammonia level (fine), thyroid (fine), vitamin D (which was LOW, he’s deficient) and then the IgG. *dun dun dun* The IgG is looking for foods that Chubbs is intolerant (sensitive) to. The results…
Soybean
Eggwhite
Wheat
Rye
Malt
Oat
In January of 2008, this same test was performed. Then the results were wheat, casein, soy (on the lower end of the reference range), beef and banana.
The reference range for soy was <3.8 MCG/ML
Mr. Chubbs came back with a level >100.0 !!!
My goodness! I was shocked, and so was our doctor.
So starting, well, as soon as possible, we are reducing soy and then going to be eliminating it. With out vacation next month to Gatlinburg, and plans to eat at several fun restaurants, it’s going to be hard to be 100% soy free, but I am going to try my best. I can make sure that his breakfasts at the cabin, and his dinners (which will be at the cabin, only doing lunch out to save money!) are soy free because I will be preparing them.
EPO means evening primrose oil, and is something our doctor wants Chubbs to start taking. We are adding that to his daily EFA’s (essential fatty acids), and going to be adding a vitamin D supplement and vitamin E.
The vitamin E has been shown in a study of 187 children to improve their speech. 181 of 187 showed improvements. I shared this with our doctor, she looked it up, and off we go! We’ll be going back in 2 months (end of October) to have the vitamin D level checked, and doing the RAST blood test, which will look for actual allergies including regional inhalants, since we’re on the hunt for whatever we can that’s off kilter to improve!
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Wow! That was a shocker of a visit wasn’t it? Glad you now know what you need to eliminate though. Good luck!