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Allergies to Fish
But a lot of times it is a protein allergy, which would show up as antibodies on the allergy test. Just make sure to ask for the blood test. ...
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- It could be just the salmon. I am highly allergic to salmon, but I am a fish fanatic and do well with all other types of fish. My daughter wont eat salmon but loves th...
- Have someone do the Elisa Act test for allergies. It's easier on the child and tests for over 100 different food allergies.
- Vomiting is not necessarily a sign of an allergic reaction though. I am personally allergic to octapus and squid but not fish or shrimp and my tonsil would swell and ...
1 Year Old Throwing up After Bottle, Milk Allergy?
At his 2 year check-up the doctor did an allergy test with his blood sample and it came back that he is 'highly allergic' to milk. ...
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- PLease DO NOT listen to your doctor. They just amaze me. Obviously your child has a milk allergy! Find a new doctor. Google NAET. Its a natural treatment for alle...
- My son is allergic to milk, eggs and peanuts. He was diagnosed with eczema at three months (i was breastfeeding)At 9 months, when he was weaned, his pedi put him on Zy...
- Was he allergy tested? My 3 1/2 year old has food allergies, milk being one of them. My suggestion is for you to get your little one allergy tested - they use a simp...
Allergy Specialist Versus Ears Nose and Throat Specialist
Sep 27, 2009 ... When he was 2, our doctor had his blood tested. It isn't as comprehensive as the full allergy testing but we were able to determine that he ...
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- Hi S., I recommend a third option. I see a naturopathic dr. No blood, sweat, or tears. She sees every age and has young children so your DS will do fine. She will also...
- Don't know about the allergies so much, but all my kids had the molluscum contageosum because, as the name suggests, it is contagious. Not sure what that has to do wit...
- S., I think a dermatologist would be the appropriate person to work with in treating the Molluscum Contageosum. As for the runny nose, an ENT would be the way to go i...
How Do You Know If Your Child Is Lactose Intolerant
There are blood tests for food allergies. If this has not been done I would insist on it with the doctor. Besides dairy, there is also the possibility of ...
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- That sounds like me when I was growing up. I used to get in trouble for not liking anything. But, I now know I am allergic to a LOT of things. Ginger naturally help...
- Hi T., It doesn't sound like intolerance to me, it sounds more like reflux. What kind of test did the DR take, if he did't do an upper GI I suggest you have one done...
- Hi T., There are blood tests for food allergies. If this has not been done I would insist on it with the doctor. Besides dairy, there is also the possibility of w...
What Exactly Are the Signs of a Food Allergy?
If you are concerned about food allergies, I would have a blood test done instead of the scratch test. Blood test for food allergies is much more accurate ...
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- In our family it ranges from facial swelling to hives. More specifically, we have had eczema, itchy feet, hives on the face or feet, lips swelling, eyes swelling, snee...
- All of the other responses are good and I agree. I just wanted to add some. My family has a corn allergy which is in just about everything but not listed as "corn". ...
- My kids both have a non threatening allergy to dairy. My daughter cried for the first full year of her life. My son didn't seem to be bothered by it but he would hav...
Infant with Potential Milk Allergy - Seeking Advice
I was reading that some children will develop a milk protein allergy .... They' ll do skin test, blood test and combine that w/ your child's actual symtoms. ...
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- The organic and natural foods labels are very easy to read. That is where you will find the largest variety of dairy free foods. I found that Woodmans is a lot cheaper...
- Ditto the both previous posters. See an allergist to confirm allergies, but the diapers sound like it. Haven't heard about the allergy occuring after the stomach flu....
- My son's doctor thought he was allergic to milk & soy. So everything with milk or soy was out. If you are just stopping milk, you then can substitute soy milk. We h...
Is It a Milk Allergy or Lactose Intolerance? Should I Do What the Ped Says?
Jul 27, 2009 ... Ask your doctor to get you a work order for testing of the 10 most common allergens. It is a blood test (butterfly)that will tell you if she ...
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- No, don't do what the ped says. Clearly she has an allergy (rash, loose stools). Some kids develop a better tolerance for milk as they get older. But this is measur...
- Hi J., I have a 7,6 and 2 1/2 year old... all 3 had dairy 'issues'. The 2 1/2 year old is still on soy milk...he developed the same rashes around the mouth area, an...
- Try goats milk and goats cheese. If you plan to reintroduce dairy. But I think she should be tested for the allergy. If your doctor will not do it go see an allergi...
Milk Allergy Questions?
These could be symptoms of any food allergy. Please look carefully when testing. Skin testing is NOT a good indicator. Either blood tests or hair testing is ...
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- Hi K., I agree that the symptoms could be related to an allergy, but are you sure that is a milk allergy? The symtoms you mention are very common for a number of dif...
- Others have made some good comments, so I'll just add two things: --When grocery shopping for prepared/boxed foods at the grocery store, look for the kosher symbol: P...
- K., There is a place called Trader Joes (TraderJoes.com) that has a lot of food that is specialized for you. You can get dairy free foods. I shop there all the ti...
Peanut Allergy?
There are two other types of tests an allergist can or may do. They can do a blood test for allergies, and they can do a skin prick test. The blood test is ...
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- Hi A.- My daughter (now 4 1/2 yrs. old) had a reaction to a PB&J sandwich around the same age as your daughter. It was her second exposure to peanut butter and wit...
- Before you get too worked up, I would wait until you see the allergist. Make sure she is not exposed to PB or whatever type jelly she ate. Yes, a second exposure to an...
- Yes, her reaction next time could be much worse. I was always told not to give peanut butter because of Allergies until they were two.
Milk Allergies
We had the same problem with my daughter and ended up getting a blood test at the doctor. They take blood once and tested her for the major allergens ...
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- since he was on the med at the same time, i would try a small amount of milk again to see. it could be either the meds or the milk.
- I would probably try a little bit of milk again to see if he has a milk allergy. If he was on an antibiotic, that probably caused the rash and bad bowel movements (the...
- S., My son has a milk allergy and he breaks out on his stomach from it. He was able to drink it until about 3 yrs ago (he is 7 now). he kept this rash on his stomac...
