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NAET For Allergies
Asked by K.V. from St. Louis
on June 17, 2008
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A friend told me about NAET which is an acupuncture based treatment for allergies. Do any of you have experience w/ this and did it work for your child?
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- I don't know anything about acupuncture for allergies, but since you are interested in homeopathic remedies and everyone in your house is old enough, a spoon full of l...
- I am not firmiliar with NAET but I thought I would share this..... My little brother had every known allergy there was and asthma very badly when we were growing up. H...
- I haven't used NAET, but I had a friend who was a practitioner and he was totally into it. I would try it, myself, if I had an allergy problem in my family.
Rash Under Chin from Drooling
Asked by K.P. from New York
on August 17, 2009
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My 5 month old baby is drooling a lot lately from teething and putting everything in his mouth, and he now has a terrible rash on his neck under his chin. It's like a...
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- I agree with Amy S. Aquaphor is awesome!
- My son had something very similar, plus excema from his constant spit up. I washed it with a very gentle cleanser (Cetaphil, a soapless facial cleanser I use) and then...
- When this was happening with my son my doctor told me to use Eucerin moisturizing creme. I know you can get it at Walgreens, and I think it is sold pretty much everyw...
Seeking Info on Treating Allergies in Preschool Children
Asked by J. from Dallas
on October 4, 2006
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My 3 year old's pediatrician just prescribed Nasonex and Zyrtec on a daily basis for my 3 year old. His allergies are minor and have not really impacted his daily life...
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- Both of my children have allergies. My daughter has seasonal and my son has seasonal and food allergies. They both break out with eczema when they have a reaction. ...
- My 3 1/2 year old daughter has been taking zyrtec for almost a year now. We only give it to her every day when her allergies are the worst for her (Spring/Summer). Th...
- My whole family uses Mannatech's products. It is basically fresh freeze dried fruits and veggies in a powder form. It has CHANGED our lives!! We used to be a the do...
Cleaning House for Allergic Guest
Asked by I.G. from Washington DC
on October 13, 2008
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My college age son found a nice young lady. Her parents are coming for Homecoming and he wants to invite them here for dinner. Problem: her Mom is very allergic to ...
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- I., it takes a few years of non-cat occupancy for the dander to be totallly removed from a house. It clings to the walls and floors. You are admirable for the length...
- Why not just go out for dinner? I appreciate the coziness of a home cooked meal, but she shouldn't be uncomfortable just to get it.
- I'm also very allergic to cats, and I have several friends who have them. Before I visit, my friends have been so nice to vacuum their furniture and carpet, and keep ...
Allergic to My Dog??
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on December 10, 2006
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hey ladies, just since i've been pregnant, everytime my dog touches me or brushes up against me i break out into hives/rash.....it has gotten much worse the further al...
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- C., I have always been allergic to cats (sniffling sneezing and red puffy itchy eyes especially if I touch them) but my husband had two when we got married so I inh...
- yes, yoy prolly are and steroid shots are given for hives, he may have to stay with someone. you can however try some benadryl. most doc offices have an answering sv...
- hey C., you could be experiencing what i did in my first pregnancy and its called pupps. its a hormonal reaction to pregnancy usually developed in the third trimester...
Children's Benadryl for Infant?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on February 20, 2007
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My 8 mo old has terrible allergies this week. Sneezing and a runny nose. No cough or fever is associated. The mucous is clear. Would it be ok to give him a small dosa...
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- When I asked my pharmicist about this for my daughter, he recommended against it and said to use a saline spray and aspirator as their little noses can get dried out t...
- My pedi has always suggested Benadryl as well as saline and the syringe bulb just like Debi stated. Good Luck and I hope this helps. M.
- Alex, If you called the Pedi office I work for and spoke w/ me I would tell you that Benadryl is fine at nap and bedtime. It is better to use saline during waking hou...
Embarrassing Question
Asked by D.E. from St. Joseph
on July 8, 2008
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This is very embarrassing for me! I get these huge bumps in my bikini area that are so painful!!! They swell up really big and red with infection, a couple days later ...
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- I would try a dermitologist. It's a skin issue. I just took my daughter to Dr. Sanchez who works out of Barnes St. Peters. She can see you quickly - apparently other d...
- it could be ingrown hairs. i have always done "surgery" on myself to remove them. if you have coarse hair you may need a professional. if you are shaving or wax...
- Try cleansing the area with an acne wash - use a natural one like neutrogena and make sure it has salicyic acid in it. I read that this is an effective remedy for raz...
Anyone Develop Allergies After Pregnancy?
Asked by S.J. from Milwaukee
on April 22, 2007
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My son was born 8 months ago--and since then I've been allergic to my wedding rings! I was really swollen while pg and couldn't wear them from about 7 mos pg and on, ...
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- Hi S., So my allergies, already terrible, are now worse, and it started mid-pregnancy. Suddenly I have an allergy to shellfish, mold, and certain household cleanser...
- Hi S., My son is now 22 months old and my ring allergy is still there. I went to a dermatologist and he told me that it is excezma. I have a prescription lotion whic...
- I have that same problem. My doc told me that sometimes there can be traces of other metals in the gold and my body is reacting to this. Also I have always had sligh...
Seeking Information Regarding a Persistent Cough
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on May 19, 2008
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My 29-month-old daughter has had this persistent cough for going on 5 weeks now. The cough does come and go however initially she had an ear infection so I took her t...
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- Last October my son experienced a persistent cough and after a trip to the pediatrician as well as trials with Benedryl and some prescription drugs we still had the co...
- My 2 1/2 year old daughter was just diagnosed with asthma. In her case, she had a persistent dry cough, particularly at night. Occasionally she would have coughing "...
- Hi K., So my 3 year old had pneumonia when he was 2 which did not present with anything more than a cough. After that his cough continued and he was diagnosed with...
Seeking Moms Who Know About Milk and Milk Product and Rice Allergies!!!
Asked by A.G. from Des Moines
on May 20, 2009
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My 10 month old son is allergic to rice and milk and milk products... so what can i feed him without worrying about a reaction?
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- I am a chiropractor. I gave my son Goat milk from 9 months old to 2 years old. It is the closest type of milk to breast milk. It is lacking folic acid so you would ...
- That is just like my two kids! And mine can't have soy either. We use Almond milk. Trader Joe's is the cheapest for it $1.69 for one carton. I drink it too it actu...
- Hi A., I am sorry to hear about your son's diagnosis. It can seem overwhelming at first, but like some of the posts before mine mentioned, it does get easier! Soy m...
