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Peanut Allergy
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on September 30, 2007
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I just found out that my 14 month old is allergic to peanuts. He had a blood test to determine why his nose was always running and what it was that he was allergic to...
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- I would see a pediatric allergist. Peanut allergies are very dangerous. You will probably need to carry an epi-pen for accidental peanut exposure (with medical follow-...
- My daughter also has a peanut allergy, diagnosed at age 2 and now she's 5. You should definitely ask the Pediatrician to give you a prescription for an Epi-Pen and car...
- The blood test is called a RAST test and apparently they are notorious for false negatives but not false positives. Look up Food Allergy Network (FAN) there is tons o...
Epiduryl Problems
Asked by R.H. from San Antonio
on January 29, 2008
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Hello everyone! fourteen yrs ago I had an epiduryl(I think that is how you spell it)and I was wondering if anyone has ever had any problems since having it. I have h...
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- my "baby" is 30 yrs. old and i had one and my back has hurt ever since. the worst part is they couldn't get it in right, kept trying, decided it wasn't going to work ...
- I had one with my daughter almost 13 years ago, and I have had back problems ever since. I go to the Chiropractor about once a month and it helps alot. B.
- About 8 years ago I had my youngest child and required a Ep to help manage my pain during delivery. It seems the older you get the worse it hurts. Luckily I haven't ...
To Epidural or Not for 2Nd Baby
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on September 17, 2008
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I'm due w/ my 2nd child in a month. When my son was born, the only drugs I got was the epidural...at about 9cm. I labored at home for a long time, then barely had ti...
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- I had bad luck with a failed epidural with my first son and I had my second with no painkillers. The second birth was infinitely more bearable. I had a couple of sessi...
- T., I am also due in one month with my second child. I had an epidural with my first child and the pros of not being in such terrible pain was worth it. I also...
- Whatever you decide now keep an open mind and see how it goes. I was induced with both my children and also had the epediral with both. Both were very painful labors. ...
Spinal Tap Scare
Asked by R.O. from Houston
on January 16, 2011
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my baby girl got a spinal tap at 1 month of age when i took her to the ER for a fever, they checked for menangitis. she is now almost 3 months and i am wondering since...
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- I just had a spinal tap in Octber and my back was sore at the site for a couple of days, but I have no lingering pain from it. I also had an epidural with my son, not ...
- You should not have lasting back pain from an epidural - see a doctor as there is most likely another cause. No, your daughter should not have any long term issues fro...
- R., she's gonna be fine. My back bothered me for a long time too. Then it went away. Have faith that your epi spot will get better. I promise it will. D.
Seeking Custom Made Cheer Coach T-shirts.....
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on April 25, 2008
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I am looking for a place or someone who can make some cute coaches T-Shirts that we can wear for our upcoming season.... Does anyone know of anyone or place that might...
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- YES-- EPI in Carrollton. You can do everything over email and have them mailed to you. You will be asked to approve the design first. Prices are reasonable-- we get ou...
- It depends on what you are wanting. Do you want embroidry or silk screening, etc.? I have gotten coaches shirts embroidry at Grapevine Mills Mall, I have gotten pare...
- Yes! The Stitch Chicks in Lake Dallas do GREAT work... not sure where you live but they do really good work and will help you with some ideas...
In Search of Reasonable House Cleaning Service.
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on December 3, 2007
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Several of you moms recommended a great cleaning service that we used when we lived in the city. Now we've moved to Brookfield and I am looking to you again for anoth...
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- You can try Sparkle Queen. They use all green products and bring their own.
- Hi P., My nanny and her husband do cleaning. They are in your area and completely honest and trustworthy. Epi has worked for us for 21/2 years. She's a dream. I...
- I'm in Brookfield too, and I use Upscale Cleaning. They use all environmentally friendly products, they are very reliable (speak English) and are great with kids and ...
Blisters
Asked by N. from Chicago
on June 2, 2008
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My daughter was bite by something Thursday. I picked her up from Daycare and she had a red mark on her arm about the size of a 50 cent piece with a white dot in the c...
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- Take her to the DOCTOR better to be safe than sorry.
- Hi N., sorry to hear about your daughters blister/bite. My experiences with allergies is limited. However, my daughter (now 10) was out late a few years ago with...
- I would take her to the doctor. If you cannot do that, CVS now as Minute Clinics that should be able to get something started.
Pink Puffyness Under My One Year Olds Eye
Asked by D.N. from Dallas
on May 6, 2007
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Okay,
Yesterday my 14 month old son was having his snack and everything was fine. He was eating some cheese, mini peanut butter ritz crackers and orange juice. After ...
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- Definitely sounds like an allergic reaction...probably to the PB. My youngest gets eye swelling and redness from milk protein. He does have a confirmed dairy allergy...
- could be a reaction to the peanut butter they are not suppose to have it until 3 I hear now. I gave it to my kids early like 20 months. I did hear however the first ...
- I would definitely have him tested for peanut allergies. This can be a very dangerous allergy in children and does get worse with each introduction of the food. There ...
Cashew Allergy
Asked by A.C. from Houston
on August 31, 2010
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Any moms out there experienced with cashew allergies? I've read some stuff that indicates a cashew allergy can be linked to a more severe reaction to poison ivy. I sus...
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- Wow, I've never heard about poison oak or ivy before and cashew allergies. Great, one more thing to worry about! My daughter has a severe allergy to cashews. Three...
- I have a severe tree nut allergy; reactive to cashews, pecans, & pistachios in particular. It started when I was a child and has gotten progressively worse over time;...
- My daughter has this allergy. Last exposure was at 15 months - hives and itching. Contamination used to be an issue too, but, based on no reactions for a while, I thin...
Food Allergy Doctor
Asked by T.M. from Minneapolis
on March 7, 2011
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I am looking for a referral for a good "food allergy" doctor/allergist. My son has dairy and egg allergies. He was diagnosed at 5 months and I went on a food elim...
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- You can find allergists, who are medical doctors, listed in the yellow pages. You can also call the state Medical Association and ask for a referral. Have you talk...
- I suspect that you may want him to be checked for food intollerances as well as allergies. Most M.D.s that I have seen won't do food intollerance testing. You may wa...
- It seems to me that all of the cutting edge research goes to peanut allergies. We once went to an allergist for my daughter who read up on all of the research being...
