Insect Bites: Preschooler, Epi
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Epi Pen ????
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on February 26, 2007
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My daughter is allergic to peanuts and we just went and picked up her epi pen and I noticed that it exp in may 2007. That just doesn't seem to be a very long shelf li...
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- Hi C., two of my children have Epi Pens (one is a Jr)...yes, they do expire quickly..I think every 12 months. I know they are expensive and it is a pain. I was told ...
- I have an epi-pen prescription as well. My doctor told me to tell the pharmacy to make sure they had an epi-pen with an expiration date 1 year from when I purchased t...
- You should have at least a shelf life of one year and could be longer....take it back to the pharmacy......my daughter requires glucagon and I have had to do the same ...
My Daughter Had a Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting.
Asked by P.K. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2010
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My 6-year-old daughter was stung by a bee on Sunday. She broke out in hives all over her body and her' throat felt lumpy'. We were told by her doctor that she had a ...
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- have them carry the pen everywhere. get a few pens. teach her how to use it. teach others around her how to use it. it could save her life. yea, hassle for sure, ...
- Hi P., I am a PE teacher during the year and a Jr. Lifeguard Instructor during the summer and work with children all day. Needless to say, there are bee's in my envi...
- My granddaughter has an epi-pen because she's allergic to peanuts. Fortunately she's not had a reaction to peanuts but still she needs to have the epi-pen. It was sc...
Allergy Frustration
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on September 27, 2009
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We have known that my 16 m.o son is allergic to cow's milk and goat's milk for several months. He breaks out in a rash when he comes in contact with them. He has not...
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- This resource has more about what not to do, rather than what to do, but I hope that it might be somewhat useful to you... http://www.askdrsears.com/html/0/T000100....
- Have you tried real yogurt? Dannon vanilla,(not the ones with food starch or gelatin) My mom can't handle milk, but Yogurt is ok, because the way it is broken down and...
- My daughter has an egg allergy that was diagnosed at around 14 months. The blood test revealed that the allergy was significant enough to warrant an epi-pen (on the b...
Son Allergic to Fire Ants
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on June 18, 2008
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This past Thursday night my son was bit by one fire ant and immidiately had a severe allergic reaction. After about a minute of him screaming histarically he started ...
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- Hi M., I'm sure by now, you've talked to you Doc about getting an epi pen. I just wanted to offer you my experience with fire ant bites as well. I have a very sever...
- Hello M., most likely you'll have to carry an epi-pen jr for him. in fact, they probably could call in the prescription in before your doctor's visit since it's 2 w...
- If he gets bit again a good antidote is Listerine, the mouthwash. Get the original one (I think it is brownish in color) My son got bit by an asp, which you don't wa...
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...
Penicillin Allergy - Anything to Watch Out For?
Asked by K.F. from Providence
on April 18, 2008
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My 6 month old was just diagnosed with a Penicillin allergy. On day 7 of amoxicillin she started with a minor rash on her legs and by day 9 it was major and everywher...
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- I would start her immediately on the Reliv nutritional supplement for kids. It is safe even as a pre-natal, so any age can take it. It eliminates many allergies, and...
- My daughter and I are both allergic to Penacillin. My daughter's was discovered during an ear infection. She too had the rash but she also had breathing issues with he...
- A year ago, my daughter, 3 at the time was ill. She was prescribed penicillian/amoxicillian for the first time. She had no allergies to medicine. A day into the penici...
HIVES Breakout in My 3 Year Old Son - 3Rd Time in 3 MOS ?? What Is Causing This?
Asked by T.A. from Oklahoma City
on April 29, 2010
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HI, My son is almost 3 and out of the blue he has broke out in hives, once in FEB, once in MARCH, and now again last night, so 3 times, I cannot figure out what is cau...
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- I would be careful with this one. If you are narrowing your search down to times he has played in birdseed and think that it could be something in that causing the re...
- Unfortunately, sometimes it is hard to figure out what we are allergic to. We can be allergic to things from food to plants to just being cold (cold urticaria). From...
- My son suffered from chronic hives around the same age. The body gets quicker and stronger at releasing the histamine response. We kept a diary, did testing, never d...
Developing Allergies
Asked by M.A. from Portland
on January 27, 2009
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Is it possible for a 4 year old to suddenly develop allergies? And how do tell/test to find out?
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- Hi~ I was diagnosed with allergies at about 4 1/2 yrs old, so yes, it is possible. Find a good allergist and have testing done.
- My grandmother at age 80 developed allergies after never having them in her life... so you can get them at anytime. On the plus side, you can also stop being allergic...
- HI, I have a family full of allergies (seasonal, animal, dust, food), you name it and we have it. They can come on at any time and any age. I would have the pediat...
Peanut Allergies?
Asked by D.L. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2008
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My question is this. when i was growing up I never heard of anyone with a peanut alergy. We commonly brought beanut butter and jelly sandwiches to school and when a ...
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- Dear D., There are different levels of allergic reactions, from itching and hives to respiratory distress (anaphalactic shock) - which can lead to death. Peanut all...
- Hi ..I wanted to tell you that these allergies are for real...one of my twin daughters has a severe peanut allergy and nut allergy that I have to carry an epipen with ...
- peanut allergies are one of the most serious food allergies there is. I have treated both kids and adults with severe peanut allergies-to the point of the throat begi...
Medicine on Hand?
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on April 8, 2011
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I was told that it was a good idea to keep a generic allergy medicine on hand, in case my 11 month DD gets stung by a bee, bit by an ant, stuff like that. No one in my...
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- Hi R., I think everyone is on the same page with the childrens benadryl. We are a very natural household so that is the ONLY non-natural remedy we have in the house...
- Everyone whether they have an allergic child or not should have liquid (children's) Benadryl on hand in case of an allergic reaction. When you are having a reaction y...
- Infant Tylenol Infant Motrin Mylicon Anti - nausea liquid for older kids I don't do allergy meds for little ones that young so I am not sure on that one!
