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J_stone (Indy, Indiana ) on 05/13/2013

My son is 6 1/2 years old and was diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE) 3 years ago. We found that he was allergic to corn (which is in everything!). Turns out its all the processed corns such as hgh fructose corn syrup and maltodextrin. When we cut everything out of his diet that Had any type of corn or corn bi product he got better. We didnt think he had it anymore. For some reason it has came back. He was tested and his eosinophils are high again. They put him on Flovent and it is so expensive! Around $500 for a 3 month supply! I can't afford this medication and there is no generic for it. He has so many allergies, seasonal and non-seasonal that the best thing for us would be to go all natural. I welcome all suggestions and would love to hear what has worked for you or your children. Thank you.

Replied By Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 05/14/2013

J_stone: I've read that once your gut heals, you can tolerate more stuff you were allergic to. This has happened to me. I've been pretty strict (not too strict tho) with eating mostly natural stuff, and I must say, I can now tolerate many more foods IN MODERATION. If I go overboard, I feel it.

So you can try a natural diet, but you should know it's not a life sentence: it's a healing stage.

Replied By Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 05/14/2013

When I was allergic to corn, cans all had a corn liner to take the taste of the metal away, I'm not allergic anymore.

Replied By KT (the USA) on 05/14/2013

J_stone--please be aware that dairy cows could be fed corn in the winter to produce more milk. This would affect the cheese and butter too. Mmsg is right-on with moderation because of what is happening to our food supply. Genetically modified grasses and grains (GMO's) have tainted our food in one way or another.

If food is being engineered to last longer it seems to me the creatures in the food are surviving and when we use anti-bacterial soaps and hand sanitizers we could be killing off the defenses. I JUST DON'T KNOW... But there has to be a reason so many people keep getting sick. The hospitals are no longer safe. People are going in to get fixed and are coming down with worse ailments than they went in with if they don't die. This has been on the news more than once.

Replied By Bess (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 05/14/2013

Hi J_stone from Indy: I agree with Mmsg from Europe.

In the book, Digestive Wellness (Lipski), they found that one-third of children with eosinophilic esophagitis also had asthma (in fact, EE is being called "asthma of the esophagus"). Allergic reactions to foods, mold, dust and pollen appear to play a big role. Even people on medication need to restrict/eliminate allergy-inducing foods or they won't improve, regardless of what drugs they take.

Here is what they recommend:

Go on an elimination-provocation diet
Quercetin: This will diminish, relieve and prevent allergy symptoms and protect esophageal tissue. Quercetin is very effective when combined with grape seed extract or pycnogenol.
Probiotics: This will balance gut ecology and immune system function.
Digestive enzymes
DGL licorice: soothes inflammation and stimulates repair.
Folic acid: Protects mucous membranes.

Can you work with a naturopathic doctor? That way the ND could tailor any supplements to your child's weight and severity of symptoms.

I would highly recommend borrowing Digestive Wellness from your library (or buy it, but if funds are tight, borrowing is a good option). It has instructions on the elimination diet and the various types and dosages of probiotics. Good luck! Bess

Replied By Sadie (Manchester) on 05/15/2013

J, sorry for the short reply but short on time, please refer to my post on my son's leaky gut. It has been hard but similar protocol may help your son. Just use the search box or look up under ailments.

EC: Here is the url to Sadie's thread: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/leaky-gut-syndrome.html#BP

Replied By Zoraida (Miami, US) on 05/17/2014

Diagnosed with EE and H. Pylori

An endoscopy has diagnosed my 13 year old son with EE and the H. Pylori bacteria. As an infant his pediatrician assured me that his condition was due to the fact that he was a "happy spitter." An upper GI was done when he was 5 however results were negative. At 13 he 5' 8" and weighs 138 lbs but he vomits easily and uses the restroom almost immediately after eating.

His Dr. has recommended an elimination diet (no milk, milk-products, wheat, soy, nuts, fish and eggs), Flovent and Protonix for the EE diagnosis. For the H. Pylori bacteria he will be on antibiotics and Doxycyline for 2-weeks.

Thank you for all the posts because we are just starting on this journey and it is helpful to read what others have gone through. I will definitely look up Dr. McBride's youtube and book along with the Osteopath treatment. I will keep you posted.

Replied By Andrea C (Wales) on 05/17/2014

Hi, try keeping all grains, seed's and nuts out of his diet, and use slippery elm powder. People have had wonderful results for Eosinophilic Esophagitis using this.

And keep sugar out as well as candida can be the cause of it in some people. Also, mold, fungus, and viruses. As a virus will hide in your system for years go quiet and then repeatedly attack you at different times. And the dysphagia, swallowing problems may be caused by many things, but I had it from medications. Love Andrea C xxxx

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