Allergies: First Response

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Help with Weaning (Milk Allergy)

I have a 13 month old daughter who has a milk allergy. She is exclusively breastfed, and never took the bottle (no matter how many times we tried). She does take water out of a cup with a straw. I'd like to wean her. We're limited on formula's due to her milk allergy. We've tried soy formula, peptamen junior (had allergic reaction) and now elecare. She's okay with taking a sip here and there(either a sigg water bottle or a nuby bottle with handles) , but will not drink enough for me to wean her. I don't know what the problem is -...

Allergist Referrals

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Is It a Milk Allergy or Lactose Intolerance? Should I Do What the Ped Says?

My daughter turned one year old on July 1st and we started giving her cow's milk around that time. I think she has a milk allergy because she gets a red rash on her face almost immediately after drinking milk or eating cheese and she has large amounts of loose stool a few hours later. We stopped the cow's milk and started soy milk about 2 weeks ago. I saw her pediatrician today and kind of feel like he is minimizing the situation. He thinks that she is just lactose intolerant because she was able to tolerate foods that have SMALL...

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Get Rid of Cat?

My son has had pneumonia 3 times since August and has most recently been...

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Need an Allergist

Hi! My almost 3yr old son has a dairy allergy and I am looking for a new...

Allergies Medications

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Homeopathic Remedy for Allergies

Hi Moms, I have a 4 year old daughter that has chronic sinus infections. She has been sick since she was born with ear infections, viral infections and sinus infections. She has taken antibiotics since birth too. She has been tested for allergies and is allergic to pollen and other enviromental allergens. Her father is asthmatic and believes in western medicine and taking allergy medicines. Now my little one is allergic to antibiotics, namely the penicillian family of medicines. The only one that she can use is a strong one, Biaxin. ...

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Severe Acid Reflux

Hello all, I was wondering if any of you have delt with acid reflux with any...

Pets & Dander

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Get Rid of Cat?

My son has had pneumonia 3 times since August and has most recently been diagnosed with Asthma after a 4 day hospitalization. My question is do you guys think we should get rid of our cat? I have a good home for her but do not want to upset the kids if it isn't needed. Any other suggestions to help control asthma triggers in our home? We see the dr. again tomorrow but would like to hear other mother's experiences. I can't take a whole winter of sickness! Thanks you all!

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Allergic to Cats

We just got confirmation that my step daughter is allergic to cats and my...

Antiobiotic or Penicillin

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In Response to Allegery

I apologize I am not too familiar with this site yet and how to respond to the suggestions of kind hearted people as yourself. In my present state of no sleep and extra aggravation I had forgotten to mention the first trip to the immunologist apt they put 40 needles in my daughter's back for allergy testing with one being the control and came up with nothing that she was allergic to that they tested for anyway of an average panel such as pets pollens molds etc.

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