Allergist Referrals: Meijer
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Looking for a New Vacuum Recommendation
Asked by S.H. from Detroit
on February 7, 2010
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Our vacuum has died and I'm in need of a new one. There's so many out there and I figure moms know best! lol I definitely want a bag vacuum and we don't have any pet...
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- I know you say you are looking for a bag vacuum and don't have the concern of pet hair, but I wanted to give my opinion. We have the purple Dyson (the one for pet h...
- Simplicity - Made in the USA!!! we bought one I guess a year or so ago. the guy at the store jumped up and down on it to show how well built it was. it is a more pr...
- Amway Clear Track - I am not an Amway dealer, have never bought anything from them and probably won't buy anything else from them but their vacuum is THE BEST. I trie...
Looking for Help with Daughter's Eczema
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on September 1, 2009
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My daughter has recently been diagnosised with eczema. The cream her pediatrician gave us initially helped some, but it hasn't completely gone away. I am looking for...
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- I have tried every cream and potion that has been recommended by my pediatrician and my dermatologist. The only thing that works for us (and I've passed it along to o...
- Try Eurcerin cream in the jar. I used it for my son when he was a baby. He had dry skin,it helped greatly.
- My son had issues with dairy and wheat but I didn't watch it that closely. It got worse when he ate that stuff. We also used "Gentle Naturals" baby wash and ointment...
Natural Help for Asthma and Allergies
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on February 27, 2008
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Hi. My son was diagnosed with allegies and allergy induced asthma when he was 7 years old. We left the allergist's office with 6 different prescriptions. He is alle...
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- K., let me lead with the fact I am a Peds nurse who has a child, (actually all three have allergies) who is 12 who is probably a carbon copy of your child. I too, wasn...
- K.: This has to be tough on the whole family, but especially to both of you. It's great that you are looking into alternative things and really investigating what yo...
- I'm not sure of run-of-the-mill allergies, but I do know that asthma can be a life or death situation. I knew an 8 year old boy who died from an asthma attack. I do...
Food Allergy?
Asked by C.M. from Columbus
on January 25, 2009
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I have three children. My youngest turned one on Friday. I am worried that she has some sort of food allergy, but I can't pin point what it is. When she eats Macaro...
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- I would definitely say allergy. Sounds like it to me. Hopefully you get into allergy soon. We have been dealing with allergies since my son was born. If you are seeing...
- if your child is allergic to milk, it's very possible she's also allergic to soy. try cutting both of them out for a week, and see if there is a change for the better....
- My youngest (now almost 3) had an allergy to the milk protein. It started at about 6 months and she outgrew it by the time she turned two. Once they narrowed down...
Hives
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on October 18, 2011
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I have had hives for the last month and am at my wits end for what to do next, any help would be greatly appreciated! Here is what I've done so far:
1) Went to Good...
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- I know what you are going thru! I have had hives on and off over the last month. I ended up at the ER - got an epi shot, prednisone and pepcid. I agree with others ...
- I'm with another responder, try benedryl. It sounds like it's either stress related or possibly food. Sometimes food we never had issues with before can all of a sudde...
- change your laundry detergent. Ask for an allergy test to find out what you are allergic to. go to the ER if the hives are worse. or call the allergist back and tell...
Food Allergy Advise Needed
Asked by C.K. from Saginaw
on June 20, 2008
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My 4 yr old, we have learned is allergic to corn and all corn by-products (corn syrup). I have a list of do's & dont's from the allergist but there is only so many way...
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- Hi C., I use a lot of Shaklee supplements with my kids (2 and 4 yrs. old). That is the best way to ensure they are getting the requirments met for vitamins and min...
- Our family tries to stay away from corn products as much as possible and my mother will NOT eat anything with corn because she says it makes her sick. In the gluten-f...
- Whole Foods, Trader Joes and other health food stores carry a variety of products that are made from rice and potatos, such as breads, pancake, cookie and cake mix, sn...
Looking for Help in Starting a New Way of Eating - Gluten Free!
Asked by J.R. from Chicago
on January 12, 2009
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Hi moms. I just found out through blood test that I am sensitive to several foods. Gluten, (wheat, oats, flour, etc), soy, garlic and turkey to name a few. I would rea...
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- My daughter had some markers, but we found out she did not have Celiac's, so we are not completely gluten-free here, but do try to cut down (and eliminated it while we...
- Personally, I would test them if there's any chance of celiac. My niece has it (diagnosed at 3 because a family member had it so they tested) and the diet is MUCH more...
- Hi J., I know this is going to be a bit of a transition, changing your diet. You might do better on a vegetarian-type diet. I can help you heal up your gut too. ...
Elimination Diets
Asked by L.J. from Chicago
on November 7, 2007
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My 2.5 year old daughter is displaying a lot of behavioral problems. I am getting her tested for developmental problems, but I suspect she may have a food allergy tha...
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- Hi my name is Carolyn I have a son who just turned 6, He has food allergies. It run in my family. My suggestion to you is to really watch the colors in foods yellow ...
- www.feingold.org Look up this site. It's great! He wrote a book called "why my child can't behave". My sister read the book and loves it...it's really helped my ni...
- I don't have any book recommendations but with both my boys they could not have anything with red dye in it. It made them crazy, so that is something you might start ...
Toddler with Milk and Egg Allergy
Asked by T.E. from Detroit
on April 7, 2008
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We just found out that my 2 year old son has a milk and egg allergy. He was diagnosed with EE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis)and GERD. The EE is caused usually from a foo...
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- My son & niece both have severe milk, egg and peanut allergies. Both were diagnosed before they were 9 months old, so we've been living with this basically since they...
- My son just last summer outgrew his severe egg allergy. It was looking very bleak, but total avoidance over the years is the key. This is not easy, but in the long r...
- T., My husbands cousins boy had an egg/milk allergy also and I gave her this chocolate cake recipe we have been making in our family for years, she said he loved it. ...
Help - Daughter Needs Gluten Free Diet - Any Suggestions or Recommendations?
Asked by P.S. from Detroit
on February 23, 2009
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I had my 8 year old daughter tested for food sensitivities and found see is allergic to Gluten. She is an extremely picky eater! I'm looking for some bread, pasta, e...
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- Hi P., Whole Foods has a gluten-free section in their freezer aisle of breads, cookies, etc. They seem to be sweetened with fruit juice, usually, so the breads are a ...
- My son is allergic to wheat, dairy and eggs. For pasta, I highly recommend the Tinkiyada brand. If you're in the Lansing area, it can be found at Better Health store...
- Hi P., My husband has gluten allergies as well, so am quite familiar with shopping issues and substitution questions. I have found, that if you stick with rice past...
