Insect Bites: Zyrtec
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Insect Bite Allergies?
Asked by S.E. from New London
on July 31, 2008
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I have a LARGE problem with any kind of bite I get. I itch uncontrollably, and get these huge, sore looking welts, usually from my feet, up to my knees!! It looks like...
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- You are having an allergic reaction. Time to see an allergist for preventative measures. If you are indeed experiencing massive swelling, using benadryl is like pu...
- I get the same exact thing when I get bite by anything. I found bite prevention is the only way to stop the itching and lovely red welts (although Benegryl cream and p...
- Hi S., I can sympathize with you, though to a lesser extent. When I don't use insect repellent, I get very large, itchy bumps also. Not to be too graphic and gros...
Allergy to Antihistamine?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on October 2, 2010
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Hey moms,
I am really curious about something. Am I the only one who has a child who reacts BADLY to antihistamine? He is like a different person! He gets super h...
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- J., Your son is having what is called a "paradoxical reaction" to the antihistamine medication. That means its effect on him is the opposite effect that it has on mo...
- This is a very common reaction to antihistamines. If they do not make you crash, they make you bounce off the walls. There is also a good possibility that he is sen...
- Antihistamines cause paradoxical reactions in many children. (That means they cause excitabilty.) Depends some on the particular drug. Did you talk to your pediatri...
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...
Allergy Shots and Pregnancy
Asked by J.C. from Amarillo
on April 18, 2008
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HI -- We are thinking about having another baby, but my obgyn wants me to stop my allergy shots for 2 months before we start trying and not start back up until 2 month...
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- Hi J., My daughter used to need allergy shots but now she just takes some supplements. One is a very high quality bee pollen but not a brand you can get in a health f...
- You might want to look into whether the shots have mercury and/or aluminum in them. I don't know much about allergy shots, but I would be cautious about exposing baby'...
- I was able to continue my allergy shots while I was pregant with both kids. My OB and my allergist agreed. They just kept me at the same dose the entire time I was p...
Sudden Milk Allergy?
Asked by A.R. from Seattle
on May 9, 2009
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My three and half year old daughter developed hives all over her body out of the blue last night. She has a peanut allergy but we are super careful about that and I am...
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- That's the thing about allergies, they can and do come from out of the blue sometimes. My daughters are very allergic, one to peanuts and tree nuts, so I understand y...
- My friend's 3 year old had a similar reaction and after going to urgent care it was discovered she had developed an allergy to their laundry detergent. An easy way to ...
- Are you sure it was a food sensitivity and not a contact allergy? A food additive that you weren't aware of? The effects of the antihistamine, regardless of the bran...
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 ...
Allergy Help PLEASE!!!!
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on July 28, 2008
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I am new to the allergy world, they came on right after I gave birth to Madelyn. My nose is runny, it just won't stop, my throat is scratchy and dry, my head hurts, my...
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- I have always had allergies and while pregnant and nursing the doctor prescribed a nasal allergy medication instead of an oral one. You should check with your doctor ...
- You could try a homeopathic treatment for allergies. A good one is made by the company Heel and I think is just called Allergy. You can find it at the Pioneer Co-op ...
- My neice had the same thing. Instead of covering up the symptom with a drug she found out what she was alergic too and stopped eating it until she found a doctor that ...
Allergy Sufferers:-(
Asked by S.T. from Philadelphia
on June 29, 2011
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Hello everyone,
I recently found out that I have alergies(1 month ago), my doctor gave me a prescription for Zyrtec. So far the medication has not been very effec...
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- in order for the meds to work, you have to use them consistently over a period of time. They are not an overnight or immediate relief product. They have to be used j...
- We live in TX and our yard is full of cedar elm trees and guess what.... we are allergic to them. We take local bee pollen daily, just sprinkle some on cereal, etc...
- This has been a very bad spring for allergies. The late frost in the fall allowed all the plants/trees to build up double amounts of pollen, and then this spring they...
Allergy Problem for 4 Yr Old
Asked by H.J. from Dallas
on February 14, 2011
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My 4 yr old son has been tested for food allergies (IGE and IGG allergy testing.) Then, we removed 15 food sensitivities from his diet. This has helped my son to not h...
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- Sinus Infection. (his nose mucus is yellow, not clear). If it was just per allergies, his nose mucus would be 'clear' not yellow. Post-nasal drip... which causes c...
- Have they ever confirmed an allergy is causing this? I only ask because other medical issues can cause the constant runny nose, coughing etc adn since he doesn't seem...
- Has he been tested for all possible allergens? You may need to try another medicine-they can stop working after some time-we had to do that w/both our kids.What does ...
Allergy Medication for a 2 Year Old
Asked by A.J. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2008
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I'm looking for a safe allergy medication for my 2 year old daughter. She's had a runny nose, sneezing and a cough for about a week. The discharge is clear and the r...
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- Here's advice for a couple years from now...I'm sure you're saying that's great lady but I need help now!! Anyway, my daughter who is now 9 could hardly EVER breathe t...
- We use Loratadine (that is also the main ingredient). My daughter has been taking it since she was 2 years old and she is now three. Our doctor recommended it.
- Our daugther has been taking zyrtec since she was 18 months, it helps and now it is over the counter, kind of expensive though. Good luck!
