Hives: Meijer
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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...
Kitty Litter Question (Allergic to Kitten or Allergies to Litter?)
Asked by S.K. from South Bend
on August 11, 2008
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I have recently gotten a kitten, I haven't had one for 10 years. (and that was just temporary). Since bringing home I have shown signs of allergies.. I never had aller...
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- S., Do you have any other allergies like hay fever? My adult daughter is not actually allergic to cats if they stay indoors, but if they've been outside, she starts...
- I wouldn't be surprised if it's the litter. I found that Scoop Away seems very dusty. But for me, it didn't hold together well. So, we use the generic Meijer brand. ...
- Absolutely you could be sensitive to the litter--too much dust or perfume. THe best litter I have found is Dr Elsey's Precious cat Ultra scoopable litter. I found it a...
Looking for Foods Soy/dairy Free Birthday Cake
Asked by J.S. from Cleveland
on August 14, 2008
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My 9 month old daughter has an extreme sensitivity to soy and dairy which has been quite challenging for all of us! I really need suggestions for a type of cake can I ...
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- This recipe is just one of many versions of Wacky Cake. Wacky cake was "invented" during the Great Depression when there wasn't enough money to buy extragavant things ...
- if she is not allergic to almonds--I ahve found that almond milk seems to work a little better than rice milk--though that works okay too.The almond just seems to have...
- i forgot the name of the website, but i typed in wedding cakes recipes and fund one that doesn't contain milk/soy..you make it from scratch & the only liquid added is ...
Dairy Sensitivity?
Asked by A.H. from Dayton
on October 4, 2008
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my 18 month old daughter is ALWAYS sick. it's never anything serious (knock on wood), more like a runny nose, then a cough, then she's fine. every two weeks it's back ...
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- Yes your child could have allergies. It would not cost you much to try to eliminate dairy from her diet for a week and see if the problem clears itself. However, chil...
- Hi A.! I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. There's nothing like seeing your baby not feeling well. My friend has twins who were allergic to milk, and she put Lac...
- She's not too young for allergies, and with it being hayfever allergy season, that's probably your most likely culprit. I'd schedule an appointment with an ENT, since ...
Wanted: Finger Food Suggestions for 7 Month Old
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on March 1, 2008
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I haven't really given my 7 month old many finger foods yet. He's gummed some banana & a pancake one day, but that's about it. What are some good, wholesome, non-pro...
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- Cooked pasta, cut up peaches (I use fresh), you can also bake apples and cut them up, try the Gerber puffs, toast, waffles, the carrots in soup. Also check out www.wh...
- Gerber or Meijer brand "puffs" are terrific and wholesome. They come in fruit and veggie flavors. You could also introduce most foods at this point, just in tiny pie...
- I started giving my kids the foods that we eat with dinner. The only peas that my gang will eat are "Lesueur, very young small sweet peas". We really don't like peas,...
5 Month Old Allergic to Both Milk & Soy - What to Feed Him?
Asked by C.S. from Grand Rapids
on June 8, 2009
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My 5-month old son has had a pretty severe case of eczema for over 5-wks. We've switched formulas several times and just had blood test done to confirm allergies. We a...
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- My daughter is allergic to the same things (and then some)...it's not easy! She drinks Rice Dream Vanilla and likes it. Good luck!
- a hypoallergic formula, like Alimentum!
- Well my acupuncturist's youngest baby had exzema caused by what the acupuncturist ingested. She nursed him and that's how he got sensitivities. You might want to c...
When to Switch to Cow's Milk
Asked by S.B. from Detroit
on April 4, 2008
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I have a 9 and a half month old baby girl. She has been on the Enfamil Lipil formula which I have been purchasing for the last 7 months at $25 a can! I am just wonde...
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- Hi, S.. With our little guy, we decided to introduce him to goat milk. That may sound crazy but he loved it and we found it at Meijers and our local health food sto...
- S., My children's peditrician that has children of his own and has been practicing for a long time, recommends mixing formula with whole milk at a year of age.
- S., My daughter was on Enfamil as well - you can purchase it in larger quantities at Costco (it was about $40 for a huge can - the can was about double the size of th...
Cradle Cap
Asked by D.F. from Detroit
on April 8, 2008
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I know a lot of people ask questions about cradle cap, and I have read a bunch of those, but none of them seem to answer my question. My 4 month old son has had bad cr...
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- He's only 4 months old, I think it's quite common. Cradle cap can last years, but not badly. My son had it. I put olive oil on it and that helped. It never got that...
- My son is 8 months old. He didn't have cradle cap but he does have baby eczema. I got some advise from co-workers who's son's also had the eczema as well as my pedia...
- My three month old daughter also had cradle cap but not as severe as what it sounds with your son. She's never had any liquid coming out but it was scaly and it had a ...
2 Year old...can I Give Cold Medication?
Asked by L.W. from Cincinnati
on August 24, 2010
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Hi Ladies
I know a few years ago they took the infant cold medications off the shelf. However (for some reason) was under the impression that once a child turned 2, ...
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- I do. I give my daughter and expectorant when she is congested. It keeps her from getting an ear infection on top of her cold and has worked great for us for the last ...
- call the pediatrician. ours gave us dosages by weight for daughter, especially for benedryl since she's had a lot of problems with seasonal allergies.
- Are you open to trying more natural solutions that are safe and much healthier for your daughter? We use essential oils and homeopathy for our kids. They work so great...
Food Ideas for Milk Protein Allergy and Soy Allergy
Asked by D.D. from Grand Rapids
on February 3, 2008
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My son was diagnosed at 5 days with a severe milk protein allergy. He is currently on Enfamil Nutramigen formula. When he turned one we had allergy testing done and di...
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- It takes a short time to get used to it but cooking without soy or milk can be pretty easy. If you need a milk substitite in cooking you can make cashew milk from raw ...
- We are also dairy and soy-free. I've found the best thing for my daughter (15 months) is smoothies. I use lots of different fruits, spinach (lots of nutrients and you ...
- D.: Just a thought, have you had him tested for gluten sensitivity? Or celiacs disease? I am gluten sensitive, diary sensitive and soy sensitive. They ofttimes go t...
