Nut: Zyrtec
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Zyrtec & Breastfeeding
Asked by J.T. from Cincinnati
on June 30, 2008
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Hi. I'm a mom-to-be, and want to breastfeed when my baby is born. The problem is, I have chronic allergies, and have to take Zyrtec every day. It's the only thing that...
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- Hi J.! I am a pharmacist and Zyrtec is fine to take when breastfeeding. A great place to check for medications and breastfeeding is www.kellymom.com. Zyrtec is conside...
- J., You will want to read about NAET treatment for allergies. I had one of the highest numbers ever seen(seriously) ever.(Did Mayo,etc.) and this is changing my life....
- I was having problems with my allergies after the birth of my third child. When I went to my OB/GYN, she prescribed Zyrtec knowing I am breastfeeding. I asked if it ...
Allergic To???
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on March 6, 2008
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I posted a week ago about my son's hands swelling up with a light red rash. It happened again yesterday and now it's worse. I now know he is having an allergic react...
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- Playdo (sp?) contains wheat and some paints contain egg products. If he's allergic to either of those things, maybe that's the cause. Maybe some residue of either of ...
- It's probably not a food as it would affect more than his hands. It could be anything from the fertilizer on the grass, to a particular chemical cleaner they use to c...
- Do his teachers let the kids use the liquid hand sanitizers? Maybe he's sensitive to something in that. Or, maybe the soap in the bathrooms.
Peanut and Egg Allergy
Asked by A.T. from Provo
on October 15, 2009
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Hi moms,
I wrote a little bit ago for help with cutting dairy out of my diet (as a potential cause of my daughter's allergies) so I could continue to nurse my 10 mont...
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- My oldest daughter has several food allergies, and I'm a medical writer, so I'll share a little of my observations here. Initially we saw problems with certain seaf...
- My husband, his brother and his uncle all have nut allergies (and I've taken my husband to the ER before because of it), so I was VERY careful when I chose to introduc...
- I think you need to question the allergist more to ascertain exactly what he means by severe. I am allergic to several things including peanuts according to the alle...
Allergic to the Dog?
Asked by S.S. from Portland
on August 9, 2009
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My 18-month old has a pretty-much contiuously runny nose. It usually combined with nasal congestion. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to bother her and it doesn't transf...
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- The test is easy, but you should also thoroughly check the environment. The allergy to a dog is easily treatable, but it is just as likely to be an allergy to dust or ...
- Go to www.NAET.COM to find a practitioner near you. It's a safe, easy, natural way to check for allergies without shots or pills (and to cure them). Not expensive eith...
- It is possible to have her tested. However, my son had to be two before the specialists around here (Oregon) would see him for it. And it's not a fun test... we sat i...
Could I Be Allergic to My Dog?
Asked by K.O. from Wichita
on February 19, 2009
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Please help me ladies! I have battled hives on and off. Last spring was the first episode and I think it was caused by stress. I took Zyrtec and although it basical...
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- Unfortunately, you could be allergic to the dog. Sounds likely, actually, if the itchiness began within a month of the dog arriving. Lots of people have allergies to...
- Dear K., This sounds familiar my husband had the same skin issue. We traced it back to dryer sheets. He purchased generic dryer sheets and broke out in hives and a...
- Yes it could be very possible. I got a new dog recently and quickly found out I'm allergic to him, I break out on my wrists and neck. I refuse to get rid of him, ...
Advice on Tree Nut Food Allergies and Peanut Etc.
Asked by L.L. from Fort Myers
on April 15, 2008
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My son is allergic to wheat,, soy, milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. Does anyone have experience in creams or lotions with sweet almond oil--shea nut cream etc.. mela...
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- Hi L.. Although my kids aren't NEARLY as allergic as your son, we have had experience with allergies and allergy-related eczema. We have used several Melaleuca produ...
- Hi hun I also have a 2 year old boy who is allergic to everything under the sun eggs peanuts ect ect.. And severe severe eczema he will scratch it to a point of bleed...
- Hi L., I don't have the answer for you but I know where you can ask this question and get the right answer! Go to www.soapdishforum.com and ask your question in th...
Recent Peanut Allergy Diagnosis - Looking for Resources and Ideas
Asked by B.P. from Washington DC
on October 8, 2009
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Hi, everyone!
I just finished reading info from some previous requests and already gathered some good info, but I'd like to ask for more. Here's the story. The othe...
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- My daughter is severely allergic to all nuts and shellfish. One thing that has been important for us is to have an Epi-pen Jr. with us at all times. My husband attende...
- SUNBUTTER! SUNBUTTER! SUNBUTTER! I can't say enough about this wonderful product. You can get it at whole foods or the mom's market. It tastes GREAT! It tastes VERY...
- http://www.foodallergy.org/ Also, I don't like peanut butter. I always ate cream cheese and jelly (or with fruit, etc.). It is less good fat, but you can buy low ...
Peanut Butter for Toddler?
Asked by H.1. from Des Moines
on August 22, 2011
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Have yet to give my almost 16 month old son peanut butter - with all the hype and scare of an allergic reaction. When did you give your little one first peanut product...
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- Hello! This may get long, but please read! This will tell you exactly what to look for. A couple of questions first. Does your son have excema or did he have i...
- A THIN layer is the key--after one it's not so much about the allergies--it's a choking hazard! I would probably try something containing peanuts before peanut butter.
- If you are allergic to walnuts, then there is a family history of peanut allergies, and your son could be allergic. If and when you decide to introduce peanut butter, ...
Allergy Testing
Asked by J.P. from Albany
on January 27, 2008
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Hi, I am trying to find out some information on allergy testing. This week my son had a reaction and the doctors aren't sure, but they are guessing he may have a nut ...
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- Dear J., I am a mother of five children ages 2 to 28 years old and have two grandchildren. Allergy testing is very scarry for both the parents and the children. T...
- I've gone through this with my son - now 13 - they take different allergens and put them on his back with a device that has little 'prongs' on it with the allergens on...
- My son is 7 years old and went for allergy testing initially when he was 5 years old. The doctor talked to both of us for about 1 hour, asking lots of questions, luck...
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...
