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Adverse Reaction to Epi-pen Jr.

Hi moms, Last weekend, I fed my son whole wheat pasta, green peas, with homemade carbonara sauce (milk, egg, basil, parmesan cheese). All of these ingredients, he has had some way before, but never with carbonara sauce. Almost immediately, he began rubbing his eyes, getting the sauce all over his face and into his eyes, and he began swelling pretty intensely, but he was breathing fine. We went to urgent care, where they gave him benadryl orally, which he promptly vomited. Then, they gave him an epi-pen jr. shot. My son cried for a...

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Advice from Moms with Kids W/ Peanut Allergies

Earier this week we found out my 13 month old has a peanut allergy. The experience was pretty scary, but now she's doing great! We are armed with EpiPens and Benadryl incase of any further contact with peanuts, but just wanting to hear from other moms if you have any great tips, reccommendations, or info. I might find useful. Her pediatrician has been great and given us really good advice and she will be seeing an allergist and getting blood work at 2. Thanks for the help!

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Hi Moms, My 3 year old daughter suffers from multiple food and pet allergies, allergic rhinitis, and eczema. I am confused about how I can help her. She has been seen by a naturopahtic doctor who has recommnended avoiding any food that she reacted to on a RAST blood test (dairy, nuts, eggs, wheat, and soy), limiting sugar intake, and building up her immune system with vitamins, enzymes and probiotics. Today, my daughter saw a traditional allergist who diagnosed her with asthma, and prescribed a rescue inhaler, epi-pen, and a daily dose...