Older Child: Epi
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7 Year Old with Severe Allergies, Asthma, and Eczema
Asked by S.A. from Lawton
on April 23, 2008
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HI To keep it short my 7 year old son has severe allergies, asthma and eczema and has had since birth. We have seen tons of doctors,dermatologists,allergists,even a ch...
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- The air in our homes are more toxic than the air outside! www.SaferForYourHome.com You can give them things for all the things that they ARE allergic to but removing ...
- I'm so sorry for your son's condition. It sounds miserable. You asked for remedies, so here's what worked for me and my son. We had many sinus infections. One year...
- I'm sure you've had lots of responses. My 4 year old has all the same problems so I completely understand. In fact, I'm quitting my job to stay home with the two kid...
8 Year Old with Constant Stomache Pain
Asked by W.L. from Toledo
on March 30, 2008
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My 8 year old has been complaining of a constant pain in her tummy for about two months now. She says that it is painful but it doesnt stop her from her daily play. ...
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- Hello, my neice went through this at 7 yrs. old and she had the same symtoms but her belly was distended and she was gassy. All the tests came back okay except for one...
- You might want to look into abdominal migraines. This is something that generally only presents in children, generally children with a family history of headache or r...
- I have a seven yr. old girl that has the same thing, but occasionally even vomits, but always at school. Alot of children going to school have physical symptoms from t...
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 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...
Aspergers, Food Allergies, and Birthday Party Invites.
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on November 21, 2011
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This question is aimed at parents of aspie kids or kids who have food allergies.
My 6 year old with Aspergers was invited to a birthday party at the YMCA. He's ...
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- Whether or not you stay is decided by the host's preference and your comfort level. I like Momma L.'s advice to stay awhile and see how it goes. When you RSVP I'd ...
- Call the parents and tell them your situation. Ask them if it's ok to sit in the lobby of the YMCA with a book so that should something happen, you're right there, bu...
- I would probably go and stay for a while. Then you can gauge the situation if other parents are staying or leaving and how your son is doing. Be sure the host/parents ...
Peanut/Nut Allergies Lack of Support from Moms at School
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on April 26, 2009
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My son has peanut & nut allergies. We recently enrolled him in a new school (he is in Kindergarten). The teacher sent a note to all the parents in the class that on ...
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- I don't think the parents "ignored" the teacher's note. Think of the family structure nowadays - we don't have a whole bunch of families where both mom and dad live t...
- I don't think the other parents did it on purpose. The other parents would probally feel terrible that they forgot about your child's allergy. It takes time for everyo...
- Your post states that the note requested that parents don't send nut items on "snack day". By reading that, I assumed that meant that if I was sending snacks to schoo...
Sudden Allergy to Cashews
Asked by A.D. from Springfield
on September 12, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
My son will be three in two months. He had an allegic reaction after eating one cashew. He swelled up with severe hives and had trouble breathing....
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- He may have an allergy 2 tree nuts wich is different that peanuts!! Our son is 5 and has eaten peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches 4 a long time but a hand into mixed nu...
- My son is allergic to peanuts. Since they are a legume and not a tree nut, I was hoping I could give him tree nuts, but they suggest we avoid all nuts and items conta...
- My son had an allergic reaction to cashews too about a year ago, he's 2 1/2 now. The reaction was mostly around his mouth and we went to the hospital but after an hou...
Peanut Allergy Questions
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on March 16, 2009
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We just found out today that our 3 year old is officially allegic to peanuts. He went it for his annual allergist test (environmental battery) and we asked if she cou...
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- To all of you mamas who have children with these allergies, you have to be careful too of the products you put on your children as well. Some may contain tree or nut ...
- I don't have any experience with any food allergies but my son does have a condition where administering medication can be critical ( we have one hour to avoid longter...
- Hi and welcome to this new world of being a parent of a kid with a peanut allergy! There are a few great resources out there if you haven't already located them. Th...
Trouble with MIL
Asked by J.C. from Medford
on January 12, 2011
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Long story short - I do not trust my mother in law with my children. She is upset with my husband and I for not allowing her to watch our children (we let my parents ...
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- You can't just "let it go." This is your child's well-being and life. Let her know why you are not willing to leave her alone with your kids. I was in a very similar s...
- Have her accompany you to one of your children's doctor's visits & let the doctor explain what will happen if they have an allergic reaction & have them show her how t...
- I have a similar problem in that I can't trust my parents to watch my kids because they don't agree with our parenting style and my mother will lie or embellish a situ...
Wheat- Free Products?
Asked by H.H. from Cincinnati
on August 2, 2008
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Help! I just had my baby girl tested for food allergies and found out she is highly allergic to peanuts and wheat! also, dogs but that came out not so bad! The docter ...
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- I have a daughter who is gluten-free, which is essentially avoiding wheat plus oats/barley/rye. I shop at Whole Foods, Jungle Jims and Biggs. I would highly suggest ...
- My son is also allergic to wheat. Bigg's & Whole Foods both carry an amazing range of wheat-free products. We can get crackers, bread, cereal, mixes for just about any...
- Hi H., I don't have any specific foods to recommend to you, but if I were you, I would call Whole Foods (Rookwood Commons & Deerfield Towne Centre locations) and as...
