Infant: Epi Pen
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Infant Allergies
Asked by D.H. from Miami
on September 4, 2008
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My daughter has had horrible eczema since she was two months old (she is now 5 1/2). Last week, we had her blood drawn for an allergy test. Today we find out she is ...
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- switching to formula will only make it more likely for your daughter to develop more allergies. Why are you cutting out garlic? As for the cat, did the doctor say she ...
- My son was diagnosed at 2 months but it does not sound like it was as severe as your daughter. We really did not have to do intense therapy until he was 4.5 years. He ...
- I also have a daughter that has bad eczema. She was also about the same age, and now she is 2 1/2 yrs old. I'm not sure if you need to cut those things out of your di...
Allergy Actions
Asked by S.H. from Buffalo
on July 29, 2009
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Hi Moms.
My 18 month old was just diagnosed with peanut and tree nut allergies. Yes, I know, he shouldn't have had either at his young age. His pediatrician said it...
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- call the dr back. i'm sure you're not the first persontot leave there with questions that popped into your head there after the appt.
- I would suggest making a list of questions and call your allergist back. I would even suggest faxing the list and give them a day or two to prepare your answers. Ask t...
- Hi S., It's a matter of degree ... you use the Epi pen when the reaction is severe. The biggest thing you worry about is anaphylactic shock and the throat swelling...
Babysitter Gave 1 y.o. Peanut Butter--major Hives :O(
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on September 17, 2008
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Mostly just a vent, but looking for some reassurance, too.
So the babysitter accidently gave my one year old daughter peanut butter today. She thought I had given it...
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- Reading one of your responses I just had to chime in--peanuts are NOT a nut. Peanuts are a bean. Just because a child has allergies to peanuts does not mean they will ...
- Any allergy can be outgrown but....your child can also be allergic to other foods, as well. You won't know until the child gets the allergy tests or you observe her a...
- I just wanted to tell you my experience. I gave my son peanutbutter for the first time when he was about 13 months old. He had recently had his chicken pox vaccinati...
Am I Being over Protective
Asked by P.L. from Dallas
on April 2, 2009
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My husband and I are no longer together and he has a move in girlfriend living with him. Even before she moved in I have had issues with him not putting panties on our...
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- When you say that you don't see them store the pen - do you mean that you see them store it improperly, or they tell you they've got it handled and refuse to show you?...
- P., I'm sorry you have to go through all this and being pregnant at the same time. My grandmother believed like your mother-in-law does, my mother was angry about ...
- Call your attorney that did your child support/visitation. Tell him/her about the panties and the epi-pen. That's all you need to do.
Baby with Hives?
Asked by M.O. from Albuquerque
on April 24, 2008
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Hi. My 5-month-old baby seems to keep getting what looks like Hives. I took him to the Pediatrician, and he said it looked like Hives too. But, the Dr. didn't reall...
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- I agree with trying differnt soaps and detergents. Maybe find a baby soap that is fragrance free. As far as detergents go, try something like All Free & Clear. Wash ev...
- Amanda, I totally matters what you put in your body as well as on your body. I recommend that only use Free and Clear detergents and read your labels of food and pro...
- Hi Amanda, My 6 month old never had hives, but she would break out on her forehead when I ate something she didn't agree with. She is exclusively breastfed, too. I...
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...
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...
Need Advice from Moms of Kids with Severe Food Allergies!
Asked by G.K. from San Francisco
on December 18, 2008
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A pediatric allergist confirmed today what I suspected already--that my 2-year-old son has a severe peanut allergy. He's had two exposures/reactions to peanuts alread...
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- Hi G., I feel for you. We are Asian and my 22-month-old son also has severe food allergies (mainly to cow's milk, soy, peanut, and eggs). His pediatrician and ped...
- be sure to watch out for peanut oil in things as well. A friend of mine has a son with severe food allergies. She lets him have sweet tarts, starburst taffy, and a...
- I do not have any children with allergies...but I myself am a severe peanut allergy sufferer...I actually cannot have any nuts whatsoever. I can tell you that my child...
Baby with Dairy Intolerance/allergy
Asked by D.N. from Chicago
on February 26, 2008
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Hello,
My name is D. and I am new to this group but I like the idea of talking to other Moms and sharing knowledge/advice with them. I think I've learned more from...
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- I was also lactose intolerant starting at 2 months old. It was extremely serious for the first 10 years of my life. I couldn't have any dairy products without breaki...
- D., first of all, i need to know who decided it was an allergy or intolerance..Was it an MD? The reason i ask is, i have two children with food allergies and an allerg...
- The only thing I would suggest is changing his diet to eat more like a vegan/vegetarian. There are many other milk and cheese options such as rice and almond. You will...
Infant with Allergies
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on June 6, 2010
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My 8 month old has recently had several, severe allergic reactions and skin testing has shown him to be allergic to milk, mold, dust and wheat. We just did the blood ...
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- As you can see you are not alone in this. You did not state if you are breast-feeding or if he is on formula. If you are breast-feeding then the best thing is to sta...
- My granddaughter was diagnosed with those allergies as well as to peanuts, eggs and soy when she was a baby. She outgrew all of them except to peanuts and soy and the...
- IgE testing shows true allergies and IgG testing shows food sensitivies. Some allergists do not use/agree with IgG testing but for some kids eliminating those foods c...
