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Rash or Some Kind of Insect Bite?
Asked by A.D. from Lakeland
on January 6, 2008
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I am coming once again with a question pertaining to my 14-month-old-daughter. I noticed the other day she had what appeared to be an insect bite on her leg. When sh...
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- Hi, A., not sure if you got your answer yet, but my son had the same thing, started as a bug bite looking thing near his butt right next to the diaper line...a few day...
- my oldest daughter who is 9 had the same issue over the summer, lasted about a week or so then went away on its own. i thought maybe laundry soap or something. it was ...
- Hi A.. My daughter is allergic to bugs. If she gets bit, it immediately swells, becomes warm to the touch, and sometimes looks kinda rashy/hives. Usually, it gets wor...
Allergy and Elimination Diet
Asked by R.B. from Norfolk
on January 18, 2008
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My daughter keeps getting rashy. She had been diagnosed with eczema, an allergic reaction. We used the hydrocortisone cream and it went away, but just now I see a whol...
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- R.--if you are in the Washington DC area I would suggest visiting Dr.Razi in DC Ioana Razi is a pediatrician who also uses homeopathy. We have been going to her since ...
- My daughter had the same thing. PRetty bad too. We use Aquaphor on her every night after her bath... or when she was only 3 months old or so and too young to have a ...
- Same thing happened with my cousin. She began by eliminating all dairy products from her diet and it took care of the problem. You might want to start with that. Go...
Allergy Meds While Pregnant
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on March 28, 2010
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I was hoping someone might know of an allergy medicine that is safe to use during pregnancy. I get chronic sinus infections from my allergies. Last time I was pregna...
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- i am allergy induced asthmatic. I took benedryl while preg. it was the lesser of the evils. either that or quit breathing. I dont do nasonex I do saline spray and actu...
- With all 3 of mine, I was told I could take Benedryl - but that junk knocks me out! So, I tried to only take it at night.
- Zyrtec or Claritin are both ok to take. You can also take benedryl but it does make me sleepy. Hope that helps
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...
Asthms and Allergy Solutions in Plano, Frisco Area
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on July 30, 2009
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My 4 year old daughter has severe asthma and allergies and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestins as far as alternative therapy? I'm tired of pushing so much med...
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- Have you converted your home to non-toxic cleaners yet? This could very well help.
- I work with the Number 1 Natural Nutrition Company in the USA, called Shaklee. The products are safe, effective and actually work. I invite you to consider safe "alter...
- Hi K., my friend has had tremendous results with her children with severe allergies and asthma by drinking Monavie. Significant results. And she was also looking for a...
Seeking Advice on Alternative Treatments of Allergies and Asthma
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on May 23, 2008
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I was wondering if any of you Moms know of non-invasive treatments of allergies and/or asthma. My three children have various allergies and we have tried NAET (the Nam...
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- I reccomend Accupuncture. I know it sounds a bit daunting. I suffer from asthma and my accupuncturist Elaine Vozar, helps me keep off the inhaler. She is wonderful, __...
- Hi, J., I hope lots of moms have responded to your plea with the answer of "Shaklee"! So many people have found that Shaklee has the products that have not just mask...
- J., We have been seeing Dr. Harry Hong in Hoffman Estates for food allergies/intolerances and seasonal allergies. He does a mix of NAET - and BioSet and homeopathy...
Relieving Itching with Eczema
Asked by S.S. from Killeen
on April 25, 2008
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My 28 month old son has had eczema since birth, I done tried all kinds of creams, steroids and liquids. He has severe itching, im wanting to know if there is any home ...
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- I've recently started using a product called Honey Guy on my 15 month old and it works great, better than anything I've used before, and it's all natural. The websit...
- It's true, eczema is an allergic reaction, but not just to a food. Sometimes even Dreft will irrirtate a baby's skin. If your baby has this as severly as you say, yo...
- try tea tree oil. hope it helps.
Eliminating Foods from Child's Diet
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on December 13, 2008
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My 3 yr old son has a lot of allergies and what doctor's call mild asthma. He was hospitalized in August and the doctor's think he may be developing asthma, but didn'...
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- I do know that dairy actually produces excess mucas in the body so it may contribute to your son's breathing problems. My daughter and I do not eat any animal product...
- Hi J., Well, All 4 of my children have alleriges and asthma to some degree. My third child was born with an actual milk allergy. He was then allergy tested at 2 year...
- As a dietitian and Celiac, who follows a Gluten Free diet, just worry about the allergies he tested positive for at this point. Eliminate the nuts and eggs to see if ...
Natural Help for Asthma and Allergies
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on February 27, 2008
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Hi. My son was diagnosed with allegies and allergy induced asthma when he was 7 years old. We left the allergist's office with 6 different prescriptions. He is alle...
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- K., let me lead with the fact I am a Peds nurse who has a child, (actually all three have allergies) who is 12 who is probably a carbon copy of your child. I too, wasn...
- K.: This has to be tough on the whole family, but especially to both of you. It's great that you are looking into alternative things and really investigating what yo...
- I'm not sure of run-of-the-mill allergies, but I do know that asthma can be a life or death situation. I knew an 8 year old boy who died from an asthma attack. I do...
Coughing
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on April 10, 2012
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My child is recovering from strep although has developed an excessive cough. I took her to the doctor because she didn't go longer than 30 minutes without coughing. ...
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- I've heard that if you put Vicks Vapo Rub on your feet and then put on a pair of socks before going to bed, it helps to stop the coughing. Don't know how or why but I...
- Cheryl is correct. It helps with the coughing. My 3 year old has allergies and I did this the other night and he stopped coughing. I don't put socks on him though b...
- I'm still coughing from allergies and it has been over a month. Drives me nuts and I think I cracked a rib at the same time. Hurts like crazy too. My Dr. suggested...
