tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819792531084587529.post4485480710195922776..comments2024-03-26T11:59:42.533-05:00Comments on Allergen Free Please: Another Reaction...Much Different from the Last TimeRachel@AllergenFreePleasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11910210124604036412noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819792531084587529.post-3077877233638592642010-06-30T13:16:34.288-05:002010-06-30T13:16:34.288-05:00Poor boy, any reaction like that is scary I know x...Poor boy, any reaction like that is scary I know x<br /> <br /> I know how you feel about eating out. My son also has multiple allergies including egg, milk and nuts and I am just so paranoid about eating out with him that I now just take food for him. Otherwise I spend the whole time worrying about contamination in the kitchen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819792531084587529.post-2337330023516878332010-06-23T15:23:44.413-05:002010-06-23T15:23:44.413-05:00Anna,
You are right about calling 911 after you a...Anna,<br /><br />You are right about calling 911 after you administer the Epi-Pen and I think that is why I have been hesitant to use it. I guess the most important reason to call 911 is to have the right medical attention if the child were to stop breathing on the way to the hospital (and for us, we live 45 minutes away). <br /><br />I know from our baked egg challenge experience that the Epi-Pen can help symptoms almost immediately. I know that I "will know" when we have to use it, but I guess I need to get over that fear and if we have a question about whether to use it or not, probably should. <br /><br />I agree with you about packing picnic lunches, etc. It does take more time, but at least it is safe :) <br /><br />I applaud the Allergy Moms for the steps they take (and I know it is more time consuming) to keep their children safe! :)Rachel@AllergenFreePleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910210124604036412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819792531084587529.post-46267402426104296942010-06-23T14:58:16.938-05:002010-06-23T14:58:16.938-05:00I have been told to always call 911 after giving t...I have been told to always call 911 after giving the Epi-Pen. I have not given Will the Epi Pen yet, but I learned as you have that I probably should have a couple of times. It's one of those things that you just don't want to ever have to do and therefore it is a last resort. We went to Chicago a couple of months ago. Will had a reaction from 2 fast food establishments that have been safe for him at home. Neither reaction has immediate, but about a half hour later. The stress packing picnic lunches, shopping in town and cooking in our hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton) was nothing compared to the stress of eating out.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882524272521771505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819792531084587529.post-82761969639984810352010-06-22T13:38:34.088-05:002010-06-22T13:38:34.088-05:00Hey Sara B. Wow, Poor Marino! That is crazy you ...Hey Sara B. Wow, Poor Marino! That is crazy you mentioned Marino falling asleep, Brody did the same thing when we did the Baked Egg challenge at the allergist's office. You wouldn't think of that as a symptom, but that happened to both of our kids. It freaked me out because I was concerned he would just callapse! I am so glad Marino was alright after you gave him the Epi Pen. I bet daycare will be much more careful after watching that whole episode. SO SCARY. I agree in regards to the Epi, better safe than sorry. Then my next question is...do you take your child to the hospital OR do you call 911? All of these questions!!!!! My only concern is, How do you know that they won't stop breathing as you are driving them to the ER?Rachel@AllergenFreePleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910210124604036412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819792531084587529.post-12341869635451973242010-06-22T11:06:18.290-05:002010-06-22T11:06:18.290-05:00So sorry you went through this.
We had our first...So sorry you went through this. <br /><br />We had our first accidental exposure Memorial Day weekend (daycare gave Marino cupcakes made with eggs). His reaction was pretty quick. He did not have a respiratory reaction but he is also on 2 different antihistamines daily + 2 asthma medications, so that may have prevented it from getting worse. He was vomitting and he kept falling asleep (I guess anaphylactic shock can cause a disruption of the central nervous system) and breaking out in hives. After the 3rd time he vomitted, I used the EpiPen and he was better after that. We took him to the hospital for observation and steroids. <br /><br />IMO, better safe than sorry with the EpiPen, although our pediatrician said anytime we use it, he needs to go to the ER for at least 2 hours for observation.Sara Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812140471513005679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819792531084587529.post-54074048354836104092010-06-22T10:46:35.296-05:002010-06-22T10:46:35.296-05:00Hey Sarah, wow...well that is interesting about Ma...Hey Sarah, wow...well that is interesting about Mary's reaction 2 hours later also. I am actually thankful this has happened with Brody because now I can educate workers at the church nursery, etc. that the reaction might not be immediate, but that does not mean that it is any less life threatening. I am so glad the blog has helped you. This is where my heart is right now and I hope that shines through :)Rachel@AllergenFreePleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910210124604036412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819792531084587529.post-3046717776476720612010-06-22T10:34:19.259-05:002010-06-22T10:34:19.259-05:00Our little Mary is allergic to milk and chocolate....Our little Mary is allergic to milk and chocolate. Her chocolate reactions have been immediate, but her milk reactions have mostly been about 2 hours after she ingests it. We are very new at all of this. I'm grateful for your blog and for all that you have shared.<br />~SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992473168238007556noreply@blogger.com