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Allergic to Baby?
Asked by ★.O. from Tampa
on October 9, 2011
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I've had stress hives off and on (rarely) since 10 years old. I became higlhly allergic to dust mites, pollens, molds and animals with fur after the age of 18. I tak...
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- It is most likely not the baby =-) It could be however something that you were exposed to in the hospital. You may never know the trigger, and it may last for a whi...
- I'd switch to your own shampoo, just to be safe (if you're worried about his eyes, just use swim goggles). Allergies can disappear, appear, get stronger, or weaker ...
- I have heard of allergies or reactions to other people (boyfriends/spouses) but not children (the company I work for does allergy testing). So sorry you are going thr...
Allergy Relief
Asked by L.T. from Pittsburgh
on April 17, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone who suffers from allergies can recommend any relief measures for the symptoms I describe below. I have never had allergeis so I am at a loss ...
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- go see an ent might need tubes and yes many adults need them
- Hi L., I seriously feel you pain. I am a year round allergy sufferer. Last fall I battled fluid in the ears like you wouldn't believe. I "lost" my hearing the l...
- Hi L., I am so sorry to hear of your allergies. I have been a lifetime sufferer. The combination that seems to work for me is musinex and zyrtec. The musinex will ...
Allergic Reaction
Asked by N.F. from Los Angeles
on October 12, 2008
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My family and I were at a household with two dogs. One dog a short haired labrador and the other long haired golden retriever and we dont know if he had a reaction to ...
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- I'm sure it was the dogs. My husband and I are the same. Not all dogs or all cats do this to us. I think it depends on how often they are bathed? I've heard it is ...
- Yes!!! My son has horrible hay fever allergies, and he gets the same symptoms. His pediatrician said not to bother with Benedryl when we're in the thick of it. My s...
- hes probably allergic to the pet dander. i would reccamend taking him to the dr and having them draw blood to do an allergy test. until then just give him the benadryl...
Seeking Advice Regarding Allergy Medicine
Asked by K.Y. from Detroit
on June 18, 2007
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My son has both eczema and allergies. He's almost 2 and his allergies this summer have been absolutely horrible. We've tried Benadryl, Claritin and most recently wer...
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- You already know that only a pediatrician can tell you what medicines to try. Doctors have started giving Singulair for childrens allergies, but Im unsure of the age ...
- Hi K.. I feel for you, eczema can be so frustrating. My son (now 28 mos) started getting eczema around 1 yr old. Of course I assumed he had an allergy because my hu...
- Good morning K., My daughter also has allergies and eczema. We have been through some ruff times in the past three years but we have a wonderful doctor that has help...
Over the Counter Allergy Meds
Asked by I.X. from Los Angeles
on December 2, 2011
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I'm still working off my benedryl hang over from last night. I generally avoid medication altogether unless I"m desperate. my allergies are keeping me up at night ...
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- My doctor recommended Claritin-D or Allegra-D, and benedryl at night if I have trouble sleeping; however, I don't wake up "hung over" in the morning when on benedryl. ...
- Claritin Allegra Zyrtec Yes, Benedryl, causes drowsiness. So try something else. Each allergy med, is different for everyone. So find one you like and works ...
- Hi Jane, I was able to get rid of my allergies by detoxing my home, my body and avoiding processed and fast foods. (I can explain further if you want to know how I ...
Sleep Issues with Allergy Medications
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on May 5, 2009
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My 6 mo old was recently at the pediatrician and he wants her to take Zyrtec every day, I had her on it for about a week and she had sleep issues with it. Just wouldn'...
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- Hi! My daughter (22 mos) has asthma, so we needed an allergy medicine as well. We went through a few that didn't work or caused sleep problems, and finally the pedia...
- L., My son has bad allergies all year long. When he was 3 the doctor put him on Zyrtec. It definitely helped, but when he got into 1st grade we noticed that it made...
- I don't have an answer for what to take, but more of a warning. Someone suggested Singulair. My son, who is now 3 was sensitive to Zyrtec (made him wired), as well a...
Friend Has Offered Us House to Stay in for a Year, but I Am Allergic to Her Cats
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on April 3, 2011
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Hey moms - I just need a quick bit o' advice.
My girlfriend and her family are currently living out of the country and will not be living back here until June of 2012...
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- Oh L., that would be amazing. Talk to your doctor about it, maybe there is a medicine that you can take while breastfeeding, I will also talk to your husband and make...
- I am allergic to cats...and we have 5. My solution is to bathe them every few weeks. I even use my shampoo. It gets rid of dander (which is a big cause for allergie...
- Talk to your Dr and see if allergy medicine is safe for breastfeeding, I know there are several that are safe, but prescription wise it's always good to ask.... especi...
Allergy Meds That Won't Dry up Milk Supply
Asked by S.S. from Nashville
on November 3, 2008
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I have been suffering from the usual seasonal allergies lately. My doctor says that it's fine for me to take Benadryl, Claritin, or any Tylenol products while I am nu...
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- I am looking through the Medications and Mothers' Milk book written by Dr. Thomas Hale and every pill for allergies that is safe warns that it could suppress milk supp...
- I bet you could use a nose spray. I use a spray that is presribed to me but I am sure the pharmacist would have suggestions. They told me it should not effect any othe...
- I took Zyrtec (but NOT Zyrtec-D) throughout my pregnancy and while nursing. My OB, my allergist and my primary care doctor said that it was fine to take while nursing...
Allergy Help for 4 Yr Old
Asked by P.S. from Portland
on June 15, 2008
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My 4 yr old daughter is having a terrible bout with allergies right now. I haven't had her tested for what yet, as her doctor said we should wait until she's older. ...
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- My daughter is 6 yrs. old and she has had terrible allergies and asthma.The Dr. put her on 2 inhalers and 2 allergy pills.She takes her inhaler Flovent 2xday,and her p...
- My son had such bad allergies they couldn't test him because he reacted so fast to so much! We tried lots of stuff on our own. We just kept going to a good allergy d...
- Hi there, I can only offer you what worked perfectly for me and my daughter. Chinese Medicine. In only a few visits and only herbs that I could put in her apple j...
Milk Allergy - Coughing at Night
Asked by L.N. from Chicago
on January 8, 2008
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I switched my son over to whole milk in November when he turned 1. He was on Soy Formula and we had to switch over slowly to make sure he was not allergic. He ended u...
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- Hi L., I'm going to have to agree as well. It sounds like a milk allergy to me. My oldest daughter, now 3 1/2 has a milk allergy and she would actually throw it all...
- Hi L.- We went through something similar with my daughter when we tried switching her over to whole milk, too. Not coughing, but vomiting. She LOVES milk, and dri...
- I agree with Stacie N. It sounds like a milk allergy to me too. I am guessing that was the reason he was on soy formula to start out with? (Most docs seem to recommend...
