I agree an allergist will be the best bet but if you know it's msg look at food acid too. There are two types, citric acid is the natural one but they also make an artificial version that is closely related to msg. It makes dd1 go crazy and it's in a lot of foods including yoghurt, juices, ice cream, lollies and even things that are supposed to be healthy.
Michelle - The rash is the same as I posted on fb a while back. However she is getting 2 types of rashes now. One looks like eczema (which is on the creases of her feet and knees) and the other more welts like and they are round (these are on her legs and face).
Do a google search for Failsafe diet (not sure what the policy is on links here anymore) and the book Fed up by Sue Dengate. It is an elimination diet that will exclude some of the common and some of the less common intolerances (rather than allergies). You can do it under the supervision of a dietian although we did it alone as I couldn't find one where we were. The Royal Prince Alfred (I think) hospital also runs the same program and they have a book called Friendly Foods.
They talk about symptoms of intollerance that most people and dr wouldn't think of as a reaction, includes eczema, rashes, bowel problems, hyperactivity, lethergy, depression, dark circles under eyes. there are so many! We started a few years ago and it has been amazing the difference it has made to our whole family!
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