Most of you have probably seen my post about Allie’s Allergies on Facebook. She is highly allergic to nuts specifically Peanuts and to Eggs. Last night we had our biggest scare dealing with Allie’s allergies. We have only had to deal with her being exposed to eggs. She gets a rash on her skin that a steroid cream and some Clairton take care of. Last night she was exposed to nut for the first time. The three of us went out to dinner then to the mall so Allie could work off some of her ice cream she ate. The Hallmark store is always filled with stuffed animals and exciting things for little kids so we stopped in to look. Allie of course spotted a little bunny that Daddy just couldn’t say no too! It was with an Easter display that was set up and sitting right beside the peanut butter candies. We didn’t think about it, bought the bunny and gave it to Allie. In the time it took us to walk from the Hallmark store to the car, she started breaking out. As we headed home she began to get more and more itchy. She couldn’t sit still in her car seat at all. As soon as we got in the house, we stripped her down and saw that she was swollen and covered in hives. Her nose and her mouth were bright red and swollen. Her belly and arms were covered in hives and her thighs we swollen. Even her feet started to swell. We gave her some allergy meds and I called a friend who’s son has severe allergies as well. She advised putting Allie in the bath tub to was off whatever was on her skin that was making her break out. We did that and almost right away the reaction stopped and Allie started feeling better.
I know quite a few people that have children with allergies and I write all this to tell parents with or without allergies – PLEASE DO NOT SELF DIAGNIOS! PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR CHILDS DOCTOR! I know that many people are “anti-medicine” and “anti-doctor” but the Lord has give these men and women the wisdom to help not to hurt. As parents we want to do what is best for our children and sometimes, especially when it involves allergies, it is best to follow a doctors leading. They understand the way your body is supposed to work and what to do to help. I URGE you, if you suspect your child is allergic to anything, take them off that food or away from whatever it is and call your doctor. Get your child tested. (Yes, it is a painful test but it could save their life!) Get the med’s they recommend and do not hesitate to use them!
If you live in the Harrisburg area and need a good allergist, please email or call me. Gary and I have Allie involved in a wonderful practice under a GREAT Doctor. I would love to share that information with you!
