Hypoallergenic: Preschooler, Epi
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Excema = Allergy?
Asked by E. from Detroit
on February 16, 2007
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Does Excema ALWAYS mean there is an allergy? My son is 6 months old and has had bad excema since about 2 months. Under my ped's advice, I use Cortisone and Aquaphor, b...
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- i dont know if you have a Costco Warehouse where you live but there is this stuff called Amlactin that works better than cortisone or aquaphor and Costco sells a big b...
- Hi! My son also had/has excema. He too first developed it around 3 months which was last winter. I know that it went away completely in the summer, and didn't retur...
- My daughter started with excema after she turned 2 and started drinking regular milk. The DR. kept saying she was not allergic, but when I stopped the milk and went ba...
Peanut Allergy
Asked by J.C. from Champaign
on March 26, 2008
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Hi, my two and half year old daughter has peanut allergy and it's very stressful dealing with the day to day life. We live in a small town so people are not very awar...
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- I have had a peanut allergy since I was 7. I am now in my early 40's. It has been rough due to the fact that most people do not get it or care. It is a very serious...
- my son had a milk allergy that was really serious, so we saw the Dr. and began to slowly introduce dairy to him in extremely small forms. The dr. showed us how to very...
- Have you been on the website foodallergy.org? It's sponsored by the Food, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and it has all types of great information and provides ...
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...
Peanut Allergy Question
Asked by J.R. from New York
on March 30, 2008
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My sixteen month old daughter is allergic to peanuts, milk and wheat. My question is in regards to the peanut allergy. I know sunflower seeds are completely off limi...
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- Hi. I don't know about cross contamination, but our school is a peanut free facility, but they do allow sunflower seed butter.
- I can't answer that for you either, but being how severe peanut allergies are, I'd say better safe then sorry. That isn't a chance I'd be willing to take. I'd avoid t...
- I personally can't answer your question having no experience whatsoever regarding nut allergies but I can recommend a fabulous allergist. I am not sure where you are ...
Newly Diagnosed Milk Allergy
Asked by J.C. from Boston
on October 23, 2008
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Hi Ladies! My 21 month old son was just diagnosed yesterday with a "moderate" milk allergy. Lately he's been getting a rash on his body and has been on desonide cream ...
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- you can try soy products or rice milk, and they make cheese out of soy and veggies. Usually the supermarket has a special section. They even make non dairy ice cream...
- There are rice and soy milk products out there that are very good. My nephew is very picky and he eats them. I personally think the rice milk tastes better, but that...
- Hello J., It must seem devistating right now to have everything turned upside down! Have you seem an allergist? How was your son diagnosed? Skin test, bloodwork?? Usu...
How to Find Desperately Needed ME TIME. Infant with a Newly Dia. Peanut Allergy
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on September 9, 2010
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OK, so I have 3 kids - 7, 5 and almost 1. The 1 yr old has completely turned our "normal world" upside down. First with respiratory complications after delivery and ...
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- I'm sorry for what you're going through. I have four kids, one with severe allergies, and a military husband who lives in another state. I certainly understand the ne...
- I'm sorry things are crazy for you right now. We have a peanut allergy too, though the severe reaction hasn't happened yet. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't see the...
- Hi. Good for you to make your sons heatlh a priority - especially when you've had to make so many sacrifices for him. You've been on a long, rough road. It does get...
Baby with Food Allergies - Any Advice Appreciated
Asked by M.W. from San Diego
on May 11, 2009
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We've just found out that, after an allergy test, our 10 month old is allergic to eggs, wheat and dairy. He had a severe allergic reaction and rushed to ER after eatin...
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- Try products made from brown rice and you may have to invest in making your own baby food. There is a product called egg replacer which can be bought at whole foods th...
- My daughter cannot tolerate the tiniest amount of dairy. I was very overwhelmed at first as I figured it out. It took a few months. Make a list of everything you ca...
- if i remember right an epi pen isnt just a one time use thing... it has more then 1 shot. my friend has a little girl who is allergic to dairy, egg, and nuts. they hav...
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...
Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding
Asked by B.V. from Kansas City
on February 26, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We are thinking about having another baby. Actually my first pregnancy and delivery because we adopted our only child who is now 2 1/2 when she was just del...
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- Hello, I can not tell you what to do but I can give you a little insite to my 3 deliveries. With my first child I had a nice little plan I wanted this and didn't wan...
- B., I had a baby 3 months ago and due to back surgery I had in 1999 I could not have an epidural. I was scared prior to delivery because I didn't know how bad the pa...
- As a mother of four, I am no expert, but do know a little on some of your questions. The episiotomy is a good thing to have. It is much harder for them to repair a t...
1 Year Old W/ Food Allergies.
Asked by K.S. from St. Louis
on October 22, 2008
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Hi moms. I need some information and maybe even some reassurance.
When I thought about weaning my son, Jack, at 6 months he ended up in the ER. He had eaten less th...
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- Hi! Bless your heart! Its nothing you ate or didn't eat-it just happens-and a lot of people have those allergies and can live with them just fine. Luckily, there ar...
- K. please don't blame yourself, there was nothing you did or didn't do that contributed to his allergies. I also wanted to say you did a really good job on observatio...
- I'm so sorry to hear of your little boy's problems! As for a butter substitute, we use Smart Balance light. It contains no dairy. I know you said your son tolerates so...
