? For Those with Allergies

Allergy test in is not that bad. My youngest was first tested at 9 months old and he did not cry. It really helps to know and takes all of 15 minutes to find out.

I never had allergy issues (nor did my hubby) until we moved to the Dallas area back in 1989.

A few month ago, I was told to get some local honey and take 1 tsp a day. I found the local honey at a little market and this lady had local bee pollen as well. I was shocked but within 3 days of sprinkling a little bit (about 1/2 rsp) on my food or just taking the bee pollen, the allergies subsided.

We now keep it on hand for the season. My daughter sprinkles the bee pollen on her cereal every morning.

We are all dramaically better.

The dogs and dust could also be an issue. I don't understand why the sudden onset though if you've had the dogs all along.

Could be any number of things or a combination of several things. Some thoughts are the dogs (or something on the dogs), mold, any number of household cleaners, personal care products, laundry detergent, or all of these things combined together enclosed in your home.

My doctor doesn't test kids that young unless the symptoms are severe. If you want to wait to test her, why not try changing some things at home and see if it helps? It did us.

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WE had mine tested twice. THe first time at 3 the second at 6. If it is the dogs or dust or something in your house get to the bottom of it now.
If she is allergic to something and is repeatedly exposed to it one of these days she could have an anaphylactic shock response.
MIne is allergic to rice, now she can't even touch it or she wells up. When she was an infant she was cranky, I thought it was colick, I continued to feed it to her. At two she started getting hives, but only after she had eaten and it was in her body for a while,. I never connected it until we tested. Now she cant' go touch a Rice Krispy treat or she breaks out. We also cant' go into certain restaurants, they use rice oil and rice flour, she will have trouble breathing,

Since you say you are having the same symptoms, why not have yourself tested for allergies? Then if they find you are allergic to some things, then you will need to minimize your own contact with them. So perhaps it is the same thing and by helping yourself you will also help your daughter.

I was tested a few years ago... I'm allergic to dust mites lol

Could be anything! I suggest you do some small changes and see if there's an improvement.

Give your dogs a bath in a shampoo designed to cut down on dander.

Keep the dogs out of the bedrooms. Close the doors.

Do a thorough cleaning of your house. Move everything and vacuum behind. Wipe down the walls.

Wash all bedding in very hot water.

Get your carpets cleaned or rent a Rug Doctor and do it yourself.

At the very least you'll have a clean house! If it does seem to help then you might have to look into air cleaners for the bedrooms and mattress encasings for your bed. Common allergens are pets and dust mites, both can be handled. You'll want to invest in a vacuum with HEPA bags and a HEPA filter. Keeping the dogs out of the bedrooms and wiping them down daily with anti-dander wipes sometimes can handle the whole problem.

Good luck!

I had bad allergies growing up. Mom took me to an allergist and found out we NEEDED to get the dog OUT of the house! That dropped my allergies in half! Please take her to get her tested. It will put at ease why she has issues. There is no need to suffer unknowingly.

Pollen counts in North T. have been really high for the past several days. I have lots of allergies and can pretty much tell you when pollen counts are high. For me, it is almost always allergy season I am allergic to many grasses, weeds and trees. It is best to know what your allergic to, that helps you determine what steps you can take to reduce the exposure. I would go ahead and have the allergy test, it really isn't that bad and worth knowing what your triggers are. And yes, pollen in Dallas and Houston can be very different depending on season and weather conditions

How often do you change your AC filters? I change mine once a month year round to reduce the allergens circulated indoors. Makes a big difference for me.

You'll allow her be exposed to something she's allergic to continually (which in turn makes her feel bad), but an allergy test is too much? I am not trying to be harsh- I just don't get your logic. It's totally worth the allergy test to get her some relief. My son has allergies and was tested at 1 year old. He takes OTC meds for his allergies, but removing the allergen is the only thing to make him really feel better.

When they do allergy testing they only test for things in your area. Dallas and Houston may not be across the country from one another but they are far enough apart to have different climate zones. The trees are different and grasses, just abut everything outside in Dallas is the same in Oklahoma, Kanasas, etc...while Houston is more in line with New Orleans and other coastal towns.

It wouldn't hurt to make an office appointment with an allergist that will discuss getting rid of curtains, carpet, blinds, stuffed animals, etc...also the dogs may need to be bathed weekly with a non allergy producing shampoo. I have reactions to flea shampoo. Touching/petting an animal freshly washed and dried breaks me out in hives, it's either the plant they put in it to repel the fleas or I am part flea, LOL. My SIL in Flower Mound bathes her cats every Friday evening so she can be around them. She uses something very gentle from the vet or maybe PetSmart.

you cant fix the problem if you dont know the root cause sounds like allergies to me could be mold or dust mites or the dog. your hitting a brick wall not testing her and 2 she would forget the test and at an older age like me it was just a bunch of scratches and I wasnt traumatized by it only a few of them could I feel

If you think it might be pollen related you can try to track your allergies and go to pollen.com. They will send an email (if you sign up) telling you what pollen is prevelant in your area on a weekly basis or when pollens are high. There may be plants or trees where you are that weren't in Dallas? Also, I use what is called a Neti Pot to flush out my sinuses. My daughter started using one and before I would use something called Naselene for her. It helps a lot with allergies.
We also have dogs and I try to vacuum everyday atleast hitting the area of the house they are allowed in. I'm slightly allergic so they aren't allowed in the bedrooms. I also try to wash them once a month. Try - ugh, I wish I were a little more consistant ;-). Anyway, hope you and your daughter are able to be more comfortable!

I'd get your child tested. Allergies can get nasty and it is no fun for a kid. If she does have allergies and you can treat them then she will be so much happier. I had allergies growing up and all I can remember is being miserable.

I have lived in Dallas since 1998 and never had worse allergies. The pollution alone is enough. You'd be surprised to find out how many people take allergy medicine daily here in Dallas. I've tried it all. The only thing that works for me is Xyzal. I love it. They also make a generic brand. When Zyrtec went over-the-counter, Xyzal replaced the prescription. And it recently became available in a generic brand. Your general physician can prescribe it for you. Take it from someone who has suffered many sinus infections due to allergies. I refuse for my allergies to take me prisoner. Good luck!

My. Husband moved out here to the DFW area from El Paso 13 years ago and has allergy issues since he has been here. It is definitely the area up here and the humidity. Also, keep in mind that it is mountain cedar time. You and you daughter could be allergic to that. It would not hurt to get tested just to be on the safe side. There could be alternatives out there for the both of you besides meds.

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I agree with those that said take them to the pediatric allergist....the doctor can do a blood test to determine what is causing the issue. We took my daughter right before she turned 3. It was hard to watch them take blood from her but I knew it was for the best. If you can find the culpret you can almost immediately make them feel better. Good luck and hope this helps!
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