Day Care Centers & Providers: Epi Pen
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Epi Pen ????
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on February 26, 2007
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My daughter is allergic to peanuts and we just went and picked up her epi pen and I noticed that it exp in may 2007. That just doesn't seem to be a very long shelf li...
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- Hi C., two of my children have Epi Pens (one is a Jr)...yes, they do expire quickly..I think every 12 months. I know they are expensive and it is a pain. I was told ...
- I have an epi-pen prescription as well. My doctor told me to tell the pharmacy to make sure they had an epi-pen with an expiration date 1 year from when I purchased t...
- You should have at least a shelf life of one year and could be longer....take it back to the pharmacy......my daughter requires glucagon and I have had to do the same ...
My Daughter Had a Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting.
Asked by P.K. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2010
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My 6-year-old daughter was stung by a bee on Sunday. She broke out in hives all over her body and her' throat felt lumpy'. We were told by her doctor that she had a ...
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- have them carry the pen everywhere. get a few pens. teach her how to use it. teach others around her how to use it. it could save her life. yea, hassle for sure, ...
- Hi P., I am a PE teacher during the year and a Jr. Lifeguard Instructor during the summer and work with children all day. Needless to say, there are bee's in my envi...
- My granddaughter has an epi-pen because she's allergic to peanuts. Fortunately she's not had a reaction to peanuts but still she needs to have the epi-pen. It was sc...
Allergy Actions
Asked by S.H. from Buffalo
on July 29, 2009
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Hi Moms.
My 18 month old was just diagnosed with peanut and tree nut allergies. Yes, I know, he shouldn't have had either at his young age. His pediatrician said it...
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- call the dr back. i'm sure you're not the first persontot leave there with questions that popped into your head there after the appt.
- I would suggest making a list of questions and call your allergist back. I would even suggest faxing the list and give them a day or two to prepare your answers. Ask t...
- Hi S., It's a matter of degree ... you use the Epi pen when the reaction is severe. The biggest thing you worry about is anaphylactic shock and the throat swelling...
Am I Being over Protective
Asked by P.L. from Dallas
on April 2, 2009
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My husband and I are no longer together and he has a move in girlfriend living with him. Even before she moved in I have had issues with him not putting panties on our...
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- When you say that you don't see them store the pen - do you mean that you see them store it improperly, or they tell you they've got it handled and refuse to show you?...
- P., I'm sorry you have to go through all this and being pregnant at the same time. My grandmother believed like your mother-in-law does, my mother was angry about ...
- Call your attorney that did your child support/visitation. Tell him/her about the panties and the epi-pen. That's all you need to do.
Peanut Allergy and School
Asked by J.C. from Champaign
on May 7, 2010
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Is anyone familiar with Illinois food allergy legislation law?
Or have experience dealing with public school on managing food allergy in school? My daughter is ready...
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- Definatly work with the school. In michigan, there is no law, but up to the schools. where my stepson goes, they are not allowed peanut products in the classroom. A...
- educate your child, child's teachers and school!!! a peanut free table is imperitive. my children only eat peanut butter and jelly at lunchtime. they do not eat any me...
- Unlike a previous poster, I do expect them to go peanut free, I want my child to live and not be at risk to die in any setting. My daughter has anaphalaxis to just be...
Worried About Child with Severe Allergy Attending Preschool
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2008
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Hi moms. My 2-year old has been diagnosed with a severe allergy to sesame. 3 nights ago he had a severe reaction and I had to administer an epi-pen and call 911. Th...
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- my son does not have an allergy to anything but a child in his class did. the teacher will send out a letter to all parents about the allergy so that their child does ...
- Preschool sounds awfully risky to me! Even in kindergarten a child is still too young to be in charge of such an important health matter, but kindergarten is an impo...
- My heart goes out to you...I have TWO sons,both severely allergic to peanut products and many other nuts. Peanuts, though, are the biggest offender because they are e...
Confused About Allergy Treatment. Clarinex for My 3 Year Old?
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on March 4, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 3 year old daughter suffers from multiple food and pet allergies, allergic rhinitis, and eczema. I am confused about how I can help her. She has been seen...
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- Check out Terifickidswfa on yahoo groups. Also, as a mom of a severely allergic (anaphylactic to dairy, seafood, shellfish, sunflower, safflower, chamomile, ragweed ...
- Hey there, First off, a traditional doc. and a Napropath don't speak the same language at all. I know from experience as my son was diagnosed with lots of food/e...
- If you are concerned about the allergist's diagnosis, then you can always seek out a second opinion from another allergist. Also, you can go to the patient information...
Confused by My Son's Allergists Advice
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on November 17, 2010
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I am confused by my son's allergist advice. My son had bad eczema since 2 months old, and he was diagnosed with milk and egg allergy (by skin prick test and blood test...
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- You might want to check out Almond Milk and/or Rice Milk. But as far as milk goes you don't need it. There are plenty of other ways to get calcium than milk...I know...
- If you go with the rice milk option, Trader Joes has the cheapest and best testing, IMO. Do know though, that there is no fat in rice milk and you will need to supple...
- my nephew tests positive for dairy and handles milk just fine where his baby sister also test positive for dairy and has a horrible reaction. Did you eliminate dairy 1...
CPS Student Dies from Peanut Exposure
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on December 21, 2010
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As a mom of a very peanut/nut allergy child, I am traumatized by the news story of the thirteen year old girl that died at her CPS school from peanut exposure.
My...
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- I am so sorry you have to deal with this, both a scary allergy and the assanine school and parents out there. It is unbelievable how thoughtless and insensitive peopl...
- I feel your pain. My 3.5 year old is anaphylaxis peanut allergic. She also has milk, fish and egg to lesser degrees. She goes to catholic preschool that has an elem...
- D., check out Disney II-- it's the second location for the Disney magnet school, right off 90/94 at the Irving Park. Pulaski exit. My friend sends her son there and t...
Is It Typical for a Daycare to Forbid You to Bring in Your Own Lunch?
Asked by M.C. from Tampa
on August 20, 2010
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My son goes to daycare/pre-school a few days per week. Until now, I sent his lunch. They are starting a new lunch program soon where the school will begin providing ...
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- The same thing happened with my children at their daycare. They were willing to work with me though. I brought in soymilk for them and asked that they not be served ...
- You may be able to provide some organic food for them, but in general, this is normal. I provide organic milk for my son, but let him eat the rest of the food there. ...
- I'm sure it depends on what area of the country you are in, but all the daycare centers around here do not let you bring outside food in for lunch. Allergies are an i...
