How should one prepare for an Allergy test?
2 comments so farI have an allergy test lined up in the next week. Any pointers that i need to keep in mind before i go meet my doc?
You may need to stop taking some medicines, such as some tricyclic antidepressants and antihistamines such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), fexofenadine (Allegra), and loratadine (Claritin) before you have an allergy skin [...]
How can I stop the stinging/burning of my allergy shots?
3 comments so farI have been getting two allergy shots a week for several weeks. They sting and burn. Is this normal? People I have talked with said that allergy shots are not supposed to be painful? Help, please.
Allergy shots will often sting or itch for a while afterward, especially when the dosage starts to increase. [...]
Can a child suddenly develop an allergy to our cat whom we have had for a year?
7 comments so farMy 4 year old daughter has been sneezing and has had red,itchy, swollen eyes for the past couple of days. I am wondering if she is allergic to our family cat. We have had Tango for a year now and she never had a problem up until a few days ago. We have an [...]
Have you ever developed a food allergy after eating it many times?
9 comments so farI've eaten grapefruit plenty of times throughout my 22 years.
A couple months ago, I ate a grapefruit for breakfast for the third time that week and all of a sudden broke out horribly. Went to the doctor and turns out I developed an allergy and had to get a shot in my butt.
This [...]
Are there any safe and effective natural alternatives to allergy medications?
6 comments so farMy wife suffers from asthma which seems to be triggered mostly by allergies like dust, animals, ragweed, pollen etc. She is currently taking Loratadine (an antihistamine) which helps to keep her allergies/asthma in control. The problem- I don’t trust chemicals. I don’t think they’re safe. (sorry Big Pharma). So my question is, are there [...]
What is a natural remedy for an itchy eye allergy in a 7 year old girl?
5 comments so farHer eyes are red and itchy. What can I give her to help cure the allergy or take away the symptoms? I DO NOT want to give her medicine yet.
dont rub them… rinse off face with water… do not use soap…and it should clear up her eyes in no time!… feel better [...]
How to know if there is a diaper allergy?
3 comments so farI was wondering how you know if your baby is allergic to a certain brand of diapers. DD is always very red on her butt and girl parts when I change her, sometimes even around her legs. She never seems bothered by it but I was wondering if it is normal or if it could [...]
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How do you beat a cat allergy?
4 comments so farRecently we learned that my bf has a cat allergy. What are some good ways to deal with it and what are some effective medicines to take? Any information would be useful!
Any remedies for a three yeatr old?
clarinex would work for the three year old.. as well as for the bf.. benedryl would be a [...]
What can help me get rid of my wheat allergy?
5 comments so farI've been trying to get rid of this allergy since I was 6, and jealous all my friends could eat pizza except for me. My choices of cuisine is very limited, and eating dinner everyday at my house is even worse.
Lets get to the point, what can help me get rid of this wheat allergy?
I've [...]
What kind of foods can you make when you have a milk allergy?
7 comments so farMy youngest son (13 months) has a milk allergy, anything with a little bit of milk makes him sick. What do I feed him. Everything seems to have milk in it. Any ideas?
My son has the milk allergy, among others, and that was a difficult age. Yes, ENRICHED soy milk and ENRICHED rice milk [...]
What harm to health if eat allergy medicine every day?
4 comments so farMy wife’s skin itches, and she has to eat allergy medicine everyday, now it has lasted for 3 years, now, her heart feel not good, I am not sure if it is because she eat allergy medicine too much. Please advise what harm it will do for a person who has eaten allergy medicine many [...]
Is it possible to have a allergy to yogurt?
5 comments so farI've noticed that after I eat yogurt my face starts to itch. It is usually with the peach or strawberry yogurt. I've stopped eating yogurt but is it really possible to have an allergy to it?
It's possible. If there are artifical flavorings, preservatives, or coloring, that are in the brand you buy, [...]
Anyone get relief from allergy shots for cat allergies?
5 comments so farI'd had allergy shots back in the mid 80s and the shots eventually did help me to feel better and have less post nasal drips (though also didn't have a cat at that time). We just adopted a sweet and adorable tabby but both my mom and I are experiencing an allergic response including [...]
What can specific foods can someone eat with a milk-protein allergy?
2 comments so farMy girlfriend has just been diagnosed with a milk protein allergy and with all the hidden milk products in foods these days its impossible to tell what she can eat. If someone with this condition could share a list of foods or their everyday diet that would be amazing. Thanks!
is it a particular milk protein [...]
How long does a mango allergy reaction take to clear up?
1 comment so farI just discovered I have an allergy to mangoes. One eye is swollen up and I have hives all over my face. I have a job interview this week and would like to know if anyone has any insight on how long it will take for the swelling/redness to fade.
It can last from 3 to [...]
What is the best cold/allergy medicine for a child?
4 comments so farI have a 3 year old daughter and she has been coughing and you can hear the mucusy stuff in her throat. So far no fever and no green snot. Any suggestions on the best cold allergy medicine to help her with all her symptoms. I need to break up the mucus [...]
How common is food allergy that is triggered by exercise?
2 comments so farI am having a hard time finding information on allergy related to exercise and how to treat them, although it is apparently not that uncommon.
For example, some people (including myself) might get an allergy reaction if they eat specific foods up to two-four hours before or after exercising. One theory is that exercise increases the [...]
What are the risks of getting allergy shots for people with severe allergies?
3 comments so farI am severely allergic to dust mites. In his thirty years of practice, my allergist says he's seen only two other people with a worse allergy. Initially he was leery of giving me allergy shots because I am so allergic, but now he is leaning towards it because I am not responding well to medications [...]
What is the most effective allergy medication for those of you who have allergies?
5 comments so farMy allergy symptoms are really bad, so I would like to know which allergy medication works best for you guys?
daily my allergies are manageable with Claritin.
when I eat something I shouldnt have or know I am going to be exposed to my allergies I take a benadryl.
When I have sinus pressure and build up I [...]