Pets & Dander: Epi
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Question for Moms Who Must Carry Medications (Like Benadryl or Epi-pen).
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on November 7, 2011
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My three-year-old son has a couple of food allergies that require us to carry an Epi-Pen and Benadryl with us. I need it to be accessible, so I keep it in my purse or...
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- I carry my meds in a special makeup bag that is hard to get into--- I also keep it in a special zippered part of my purse. GL M
- I have to carry diastat for my son who is epileptic - it comes in a pen from, similar to an epipen. I have it in a zipped black case, inside my purse. I have a 3 year ...
- Hi Mama! Please don't take this the wrong way, but he is old enough to obey your directive to stay out of the bag. My daughter has had Type 1 Diabetes since age 19 ...
Dad Asked Me to Cat Sit for a Week/other Family Who Is Allergic Is Furious
Asked by B.B. from Washington DC
on February 28, 2011
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Please help... My Dad (divorced from my mom) is going out of town and asked me to cat sit for a 1 week. He hasn't been able to find anyone else to help. My stepdad is ...
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- Actually, your mom may not be overreacting. Yes, his allergies could be that severe. Cats are very independent animals. Could you leave the cat at dad's house and...
- What does your stepfather have to say about HIS allergy? Do you think your mom is upset for stepdad's health or is she angry that you are cat sitting for your DAD. ...
- Do u live with them?
Allergic to Dogs After Pregnancy? Tips and Advice!!!
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on October 28, 2008
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Greetings Ladies,
I have and 11 month daughter (our first), and last Friday my husband came home with a dog. (Now before everyone jumps all over him for doings thi...
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- Could you have been allergic to something ON the dog? aka: some sort of outdoor dust, something from the shelter, flea powder, or even the shampoo they used at the she...
- Hi A., I did develop an allergy to dogs and cats after getting married, buying a house then having kids. I have multiple allergies. But a environmental allergist i...
- I have allergies too, mainly environmental but also to my cat. I'm more allergic to her when the environment is setting me off!! But I still keep her. The questio...
Potato Allergy
Asked by V.S. from San Antonio
on March 24, 2008
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My son just had an allergy test that said he is allergic to milk and potato. I understand the milk allergy but the potato allergy seems strange. I've never heard of ...
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- My 12 yr old was born with milk allergy. We withheld all milk products for 1 yr and the allergy lessoned from all to just unprocessed milk products like ice cream, yog...
- I am allergic to beans and rosemary. We often marvel at the oddity of it. Be aware though, over the last couple of years, my reactions have become more severe. Be s...
- The immune system handles allergies too, not just illness. Support the immune system, you'll help with allergies too. They're right, you can be allergic to anything...
Dog Allergies and Holidays at Homes with Dogs!!
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on December 23, 2008
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I recently learned my son is allergic to dogs and cats. When he is around them for too long his face turns bright red and swells up. You can hardly see his eyes from...
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- I don't think it's rude to ask if the pets can be put up in another room or outside while an allergic person is over. In fact, I hope they tell me early before they co...
- My 13 year old has outgrown much of his cat allergies - he takes singulair daily for asthma. I'd tell them sorry - we can only stay for a few minutes d.t. allergies.....
- Hello LG, Politeness goes out the window when life is in jeopardy. I'm concerned about the extent of the allergic reaction your son has. if his face swells up and y...
Peanut Allergy?
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on February 8, 2010
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My friend just found out her son may have a peanut allergy. The boy is almost 5 and has eaten many peanut products and peanut butter through out his life. Does it just...
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- Yeah, it can happen overnight. Odds are that there were symptoms before, but weren't significant enough to be of great notice. Peanuts are the most allergenic of all...
- One thing I wanted to say is that this is your friends son and you may not know the details of what problems he has been having that he ended up being tested for aller...
- Food allergies can happen at any time. I have a friend that was driving home with KFC, eating a chicken leg, when her lips swelled up. What do you know, at 40 she de...
Peanut Allergy
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on September 30, 2007
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I just found out that my 14 month old is allergic to peanuts. He had a blood test to determine why his nose was always running and what it was that he was allergic to...
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- I would see a pediatric allergist. Peanut allergies are very dangerous. You will probably need to carry an epi-pen for accidental peanut exposure (with medical follow-...
- My daughter also has a peanut allergy, diagnosed at age 2 and now she's 5. You should definitely ask the Pediatrician to give you a prescription for an Epi-Pen and car...
- The blood test is called a RAST test and apparently they are notorious for false negatives but not false positives. Look up Food Allergy Network (FAN) there is tons o...
Nut Allergy
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on December 29, 2008
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I recently found out my 2-year-old son is allergic to several different types of nuts. Does anyone have any advice on where I could buy him healthy nut-free foods, wha...
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- Henry's Marketplace has a bunch of nut free items. I am on a wheat/gluten free diet so I get products from company's like: Enjoy Life Glutino Ian's Amy's Pamel...
- HI A., My son also has allergies. He is allergic to peanuts and eggs. Kellogs have a "Heart Smart" cereal that is fortified with b vitamins, iron and others. It has...
- "Kashi" brand, makes GREAT cereal and other products. It's all natural and whole grains. Here is their link: http://www.kashi.com/ Since your child is liking yo...
Lentil Allergy
Asked by D.L. from Fort Collins
on July 28, 2008
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My son is 10 months old and I'm 99% sure he has an allergy to lentils. I fed him a baby food dinner that had lentils in it with other veggies. The first time I gave ...
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- It sure sounds like it could be an allergy to me. My daughter is extremely allergic to beans, peas, peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame. When there is an allergy to one of...
- Have dealt with many food sensitivities, take lentils out of his diet until he past age two. Eggs should be avoided until then too (high allergy food) Lots of good boo...
- trust your gut, if you thing the lentils caused the reaction go with that. it might be a reflex to texture. or just something he doesn't like, it doesn't mean it is ...
My Neighbors Son Is NOT Allergic to Peanuts, But....
Asked by G.T. from Rochester
on November 16, 2010
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My neighbors son is NOT allergic to peanuts. But a new boy that moved here about a month ago and was put in his kindergarten class is. There are 4 different kindergart...
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- How about trying a different type of butter. Are any others allowed? Almond butter, sunflower butter, etc? Many schools don't allow peanuts at all because someone M...
- I would have her explain that apparently peanut butter sandwiches is the ONLY food this child eats. ( Btw, kind of hard to believe. A favorite, maybe but the ONLY?) ...
- Not to be judgemental, but you want to isolate this new boy from his friends so your friend's son can have a peanut butter sandwich? There are alternatives to peanut b...
