Eczema & Hives: Epi
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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...
Hives
Asked by S.V. from Philadelphia
on October 9, 2010
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The 1st time I ever had hives was about 5 years ago. From then until about May I would maybe get them 2 times a year and benedryl would remedy it. In May I got hives s...
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- My daughter got hives very very badly when she was two. We were at the doctor's office every day and ended up at the ER. It was absolutely terrifying - she looked lik...
- I have only has hives twice and both times they were caused by stress. Of course I didn't know this at the time it was happening and only figured it out after the 2nd ...
- Hi there I have hives MANY times , however I have never been tested to see what caused it.. although, I do have my own ideas. You say you keep a food journal, it's ...
Hives?
Asked by J.S. from Missoula
on November 7, 2009
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My 17 month is getting hives on his hands and feet, and sometimes his face. The hives appear about twice a day with no real pattern. Sometimes it's in the morning befo...
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- You definitely want to get him in to an allergist. HIves don't progress to anaphylactic shock, they are considered to be part of an anaphylactic response, as is vomit...
- Hi, you are right to be concerned about this. Could it be the chemicals in your house? Do you use Lysol, Pine Sol, Mr. Clean, etc.? Some children are very sensitive to...
- That sounds like a light allergic reaction to something they've eaten.
Why Is My Son Getting Peculiar RASH Again All over His Body?
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on October 22, 2010
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Ok Tuesday night my middle child was coughing and I went to check on him and I gave him some cough medicine. He was scratchng his back/stomach like crazy turned light ...
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- My child had a viral rash for a period of 3 months every time her temp was elevated. We even w.nt as far a s a skin biopsy to confirm. I would ask your doc about this....
- It sounds like hives which can be caused by a virus. I wouldn't bother with the allergist. My daughter got them very badly once and they never did find out what caused...
- Has he been sick lately? Has he eaten anything different lately? I ask because there is different types of hives. Some that are raised and thick are often thought...
18 Mos Old Broke Out in Hives All Over
Asked by M.L. from Seattle
on March 18, 2011
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My friends 18 mos old broke out in a bad case of hives last night. It seems to of gotten better a bit this morning but got bad again a few hours later. The ONLY differ...
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- Could very well be allergy, perhaps to milk. Most processed meats contain lactic acid starter culture, which is usually dairy derived. I would encourage you to go to...
- I'd say allergy to pepperoni. Definitely call your ped and let them know just to be safe.
- I have gotten hives and edema several times. Mine are autoimmune. However, treatment is the same. Hives are the bumps that you see all over your body. Sometimes ...
Sudden Allergy to Cashews
Asked by A.D. from Springfield
on September 12, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
My son will be three in two months. He had an allegic reaction after eating one cashew. He swelled up with severe hives and had trouble breathing....
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- He may have an allergy 2 tree nuts wich is different that peanuts!! Our son is 5 and has eaten peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches 4 a long time but a hand into mixed nu...
- My son is allergic to peanuts. Since they are a legume and not a tree nut, I was hoping I could give him tree nuts, but they suggest we avoid all nuts and items conta...
- My son had an allergic reaction to cashews too about a year ago, he's 2 1/2 now. The reaction was mostly around his mouth and we went to the hospital but after an hou...
Newly Diagnosed with Peanut Allergy - HELP!
Asked by K.S. from Boston
on August 7, 2009
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My daughter was just diagnosed with a peanut allergy. We had started a month ago with a dot of peanut butter on her lips and no reaction. So, we moved up to a cracker ...
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- I certainly can relate - and I don't have all the answers to your questions, but my now 4 year old was dx with the peanut allergy when she was about 18 months. We als...
- Here are two resources my friend uses: http://seacoastallergy.blogspot.com/ http://www.foodallergy.org Best of luck, J.
- Hi K., As hard as it is to avoid all peanut and nuts my advice is to avaoid at all costs. With alot of kids an allergy seems mild to us as parents but they can quickl...
Allergies
Asked by N.A. from Dallas
on April 18, 2010
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My four year old has an appointment with and allergist. Has anyone experienced the (skin test)? What was it like for your child?
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- My four year old son had the skin allergy test about a month ago. It went very well. The doctor explained everything and let him see exactly what she would be doing....
- I cant tell you what it is like for a child but for an adult they do a scatch test. it swells if you are allergic. they have everything they need to counter a severe a...
- I have not ever had the test done so I can't help there. I do have a CD with information about allergies and how to help them naturally. I would love to send it to y...
Should I Take My Daugher to an Allergist?
Asked by L.W. from Portland
on January 28, 2008
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Haha...2 children and 2 questions in a row! Thank goodness for this site!
Anyhoo...here is my question. My daugter (now 2) had a bad reaction to her 1 yr vaccines (h...
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- People allergic to eggs shouldnt get the mmr vaccine. My one yr old alos had a terrible reaction to his 1 yr vaccines and the er dr said the same thing it was just a ...
- When the liver is overworked from clearing the body of an allergen, it will send the toxins out the skin. The skin is thinnest behind the knees and at the crook of th...
- I think an allergist is probably not a bad idea. Food allergies are tricky and sometimes they remain fairly benign and sometimes they evolve into fairly serious reacti...
Possible Food Allery
Asked by A.D. from Chicago
on June 6, 2007
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My daughter is almost 9 months old and has been eating solid foods since she was 4 months. I introduced cereal for the first month and Gerber #1 foods for months 5-7 ...
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- Yes, this is probably a food allergy. This sounds like hives and eczema. I would stop feeding any kind of berries, if this is what you have been doing. I don't thin...
- It could be an allergy. You are not supposed to give babies under 12 months berries due to the allergen factor. My husband gave our daughter a strawberry as her firs...
- It does sound more like an irritation from drooling, etc - maybe she sleeps more on that side? I'd keep putting a vaseline type product on it throughout the day, but ...
