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Cashew Allergy Advice
Asked by K.J. from St. Louis
on July 23, 2008
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I recently found out that my 16 month old son has a cashew allergy. My husband and I don't have any allergies so this is all new to us. Any recommendations on what t...
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- My son was just diagnosed about 6 weeks ago with allergies to nearly every tree nut (cashews, peanuts, almonds, etc.) We AVOID all nuts just to be on the safe side. ...
- Keep some benedryl with you at all times. I know on the bottle it says not to give it to children under six but it is a life saver, literally and most of the time, thi...
- Go to foodallergy.org It is THE BEST web-site with information on all types of allergies! Also, peanuts are not nuts, so your son is most likely only allergic to tree ...
4 Year Old with Diabetes
Asked by R.C. from Boston
on November 11, 2008
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My grandson has just been diagnosed with diabetes, like last night in the hospital. He had been tons of fluids, peeing it all out, didn't want to eat. Parents brought ...
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- First let me say I am sorry to hear that about your 4 yr old. I am 31 and have diabetes and couldn't imagine having it at 4. My daughter is 4. I have to take insulin a...
- Hi R., He will get through this! Kids are better with lifestyle change than adults are. As far as the blood testing, it is very simple. The tool that you have to test...
- Hi R., You've recieved a lot of good responses. I'm a teacher and had a little boy diagnosed 2 yrs ago when I was teaching preschool. He was 4 at the time. Life cha...
Seeking Moms Who've Dealt with Milk and Egg Allergies in Children
Asked by A.H. from Atlanta
on January 14, 2010
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I took my 11 month old boy to an allergist this morning for skin testing and it turns out he's allergic to milk, eggs and peanuts. Peanuts I can deal with because my d...
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- Hi A., The good news is if you get in the right mindset and find physicians who will work to heal your children instead of treat them, you can reverse this over years...
- Hi A. My son also has allergies to milk, eggs, and peanuts. It was really stressful at first, but now it has gotten a little easier (he is 4 now). We use rice milk ...
- My two children, a son and a daughter, are allergic to milk. Eating foods that contained milk didn't affect my children, except for icecream. My daughter wouldn't te...
Peanut Allergy Question
Asked by J.R. from New York
on March 30, 2008
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My sixteen month old daughter is allergic to peanuts, milk and wheat. My question is in regards to the peanut allergy. I know sunflower seeds are completely off limi...
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- Hi. I don't know about cross contamination, but our school is a peanut free facility, but they do allow sunflower seed butter.
- I can't answer that for you either, but being how severe peanut allergies are, I'd say better safe then sorry. That isn't a chance I'd be willing to take. I'd avoid t...
- I personally can't answer your question having no experience whatsoever regarding nut allergies but I can recommend a fabulous allergist. I am not sure where you are ...
Skinny Kid with Terrible Allergies
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on September 20, 2008
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My youngest, 4, has severe allergies to all dairy, peanut and soy. he is barely 30 pounds and i am desperately trying to find a way to put some "meat on his bones" his...
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- Try Sprouts - Frisco 5190 Preston Rd. Frisco, TX 75034 phone: ###-###-#### hours: 8am - 10pm Good luck!!!
- ------------------edited 9/21--- J., about the wheat/gluten problem, it might NOT show on regular allergy tests. for years I've been having issues with gluten and a...
- J., you can do an IgE test to show to which foods he is allergic, and and IgG to show to which foods he is sensitive. IgE can be done by Quest or LabCorp, the least ex...
Question for Parents with Kids with Food Allergies...
Asked by J.G. from Rockford
on February 21, 2013
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My daughter, who has no food allergies, has a little friend who she wants to have over for a playdate or sleepover soon that has food allergies. She has a few, but the...
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- You need to talk to the mom and find out just how sensitive she is, what precautions you need to take, and what her typical reaction is. I have a child with food al...
- Ask the mom what you should do - tell her what you told us. I am sure that she would be happy to give you information on how to handle the allergy in your home. If i...
- Kudos to you for thinking of this and wanting to be a good host. One of my girls has a peanut allergy (a 3 on the scale... although... the scale really means nothing a...
Peanut Allergies.....Sometimes???
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on July 13, 2010
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Here's the scoop....
My 18 month old broke out into hives, his eyes became swollen and his nose began running profusely after snacking on a small piece of a graham ...
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- When my son was 1-2 yo he had similar reactions to dairy, but it seemed to be only on the skin. If I fed him yougurt and it dripped down his chin, the skin where the ...
- Allergies sometimes escalate. First response may be mild or go unnoticed, then it gets worse with subsequent exposures. I wouldn't give him peanuts of any kind until ...
- See your allergist - the tests are almost painless, they'll check your child for all kinds of food allergies, and then you'll know. Treatments are painless too, even ...
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...
One Child with and One Child Without Severe Egg/dairy Allergies -- Advice??
Asked by S.S. from Denver
on September 4, 2008
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We just found out this week that our 4.5 month old daughter has severe egg and dairy allergies. The allergist recommended removing all dairy, egg, nuts, fish, and soy...
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- S., Our situation is not as extreme but very similar. My daughter 18m is also sensative to dairy products and my son 3 in november is not. When we changed my duaghte...
- Depending on the severity of the allergy you may need to keep it out of the house. But be careful, I have a 2 yr old. She is allergic to all most all food. She can ...
- I too have one with dairy/egg allergies and one without. To add to the chaos I am a vegetarian and no one else in the family is. I have to tell you I try to eliminate...
1 Year Old W/ Food Allergies.
Asked by K.S. from St. Louis
on October 22, 2008
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Hi moms. I need some information and maybe even some reassurance.
When I thought about weaning my son, Jack, at 6 months he ended up in the ER. He had eaten less th...
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- Hi! Bless your heart! Its nothing you ate or didn't eat-it just happens-and a lot of people have those allergies and can live with them just fine. Luckily, there ar...
- K. please don't blame yourself, there was nothing you did or didn't do that contributed to his allergies. I also wanted to say you did a really good job on observatio...
- I'm so sorry to hear of your little boy's problems! As for a butter substitute, we use Smart Balance light. It contains no dairy. I know you said your son tolerates so...
