Allergies

April 19, 2002

Those are the drops I just heard of from a mom at the mall ( Patanol). She said

they work great. But his Ped. said not until he is two. They did say he is

finally old enough for Benadryl so I gave him a dose yesterday and it seemed to

work. Hopefully Benadryl does not affect him like me. Feels like outer body

experiences. I know I am moving but, so tired not sure how I am doing it LOL!!

Thanks for all your help.

amy mom to abby and ryan

Lesa Bornost wrote:

> Miss is 19 months and she just started on Patanol (olopatadine

> hydrochloride). She has always had the runny nose and " puffy eyes " . We

> always attributed it to all her reflux problems, but benedryl worked wonders

> on her. Now she has started squinting, hence the new drops to try out.

> Lots of dust and stuff blooming out here right now...i hope it is seasonal!!

> (Yikes...I hope she is becoming sensitive to our heard of animals!!)

>

> Hope this helps,

> Good luck!

>

> Lesa

> (s Mom!!)

April 20, 2002

In a message dated 4/19/02 11:41:48 AM Central Daylight Time, Mom2lfm@...

writes:

>

> << Tim breathes so much better when we are near salt water. We were in

> Baltimore Tuesday and he felt better. >>

>

> ,

>

> The flip side of living near the beach is that with all the humidity from

> the

> water, you have to worry about mold. That and sand. It gets in your pipes

>

> and under your carpets. Most of my neighbors have outdoor showers, but it

> still gets in.

>

> Kathy, Liam's mom(4), who lives a block and a half from the beach and loves

>

> it!

>

you people are making me very sad that I live in the middle of Wisconsin.

Karyn

April 21, 2002

Two of my girls have been diagnosed with allergies as infants. They have been

severe food allergies causing asthma, eye infections, sinus infections,

etc.etc. My 4 year old was hospitalized at 4 months as failure to thrive and

they thought she had cystic fibrosis only to find out 9 months later that she

had sever food allergies to dairy, eggs, soy protein and peanuts. Once I

eliminated them from her diet she got better. who is now 2 1/2 has food

allergies too to eggs and she was on a wheat free diet for almost 6 months

she does better too. Not quite completely though because she has structural

abnormalities in her tear ducts and sinuses. In fact on Thursday 4-25 she

will have her 3rd sinus surgery, 2nd tear duct surgery and second set of PE

tubes in her ears. also has no nose hair so it is difficult for her to

fight off infections and filter out all the allergens. But both of my girls

see and ENT and a terrific ped. allergist. And they can do allergy skin tests

on kids as young as 6 months. My allergist says that environmental allergies

usually don't show up till kids are 3 but that they can show up before three.

And once kids are two the world off allergy med. improves 100%. h is

begining to out grow her food allergies except for peanuts and eggs but she

is rplacing them with enviromental ones like Palo Verde trees, grass, cats,

rabbits, etc.

Good luck with your kido, I hopre that he feels better soon.

Laurie mom to five girls 13, Ariel 8, 6, h 4, and

2 1/2 (ds)

April 21, 2002

Kyrell also has peanut allergies. No peanuts for him at all ! We have an epi

pen for him at home and one in school just in case he gets some food with

traces of peanuts.

Davina

September 17, 2003

Thanks for the info -- I'm trying to build up a flowchart of symptom

severity in the face of various interventions. I assume that steroids

*DO* work and reduce everything for you? I think that's across the

board -- too bad they're such nasty drugs in every other respect.

And man oh man, let me know if you're giving up a decent apartment.

Manhattan's always been a bit of a pipe dream for me; can't quite give

up the whole car thing though.

Do your symptoms lessen when vacationing out of the city?

On Wed, 2003-09-17 at 16:37, Lori Baur wrote:

> , yes, I do have " regular " allergies but I'm not sure how

> they're

> related to the nasal polyps, and, in any case, what to do about the

> regular

> allergies. I'm sure all my health problems are exacerbated by where I

> live

> but in the foreseeable future I'm stuck here in Manhattan. Have been

> trying

> for a few years to get out but it's not so easy.

>

> Lori

>

September 24, 2003

I do not have any allergies. I have been tested twice now and show neg for all the tests. I do not believe that allergies are related to nasal polyps.Lori Baur <truelori@...> wrote:

, yes, I do have "regular" allergies but I'm not sure how they'rerelated to the nasal polyps, and, in any case, what to do about the regularallergies. I'm sure all my health problems are exacerbated by where I livebut in the foreseeable future I'm stuck here in Manhattan. Have been tryingfor a few years to get out but it's not so easy.Lori

September 24, 2003

Peggy,

I'm in the same boat -- no allergies but definitely samters with nasal

polyposis. I had surgery once. My polyps shrink to almost nothing with

either zyflo or singulair, and I'm now maintaining my smell. The first

two years I had samters and polyps, however, I was miserable and

completely anosmic. Zyflo basically saved me from ever having to go

back into surgery, and at the moment singulair seems to be doing quite

well too.

For people with our condition *with* allergies, however, the allergies

add to the problem by making it more resistant to leukotriene

modifiers.

I recommend, if you haven't done so already, trying singulair and a diet

low in dairy and animal fats.

Mike

On Wed, 2003-09-24 at 13:58, Peggy Rooney wrote:

> I do not have any allergies. I have been tested twice now and show neg

> for all the tests. I do not believe that allergies are related to

> nasal polyps.

>

> Lori Baur <truelori@...> wrote:

> , yes, I do have " regular " allergies but I'm not sure

> how they're

> related to the nasal polyps, and, in any case, what to do

> about the regular

> allergies. I'm sure all my health problems are exacerbated by

> where I live

> but in the foreseeable future I'm stuck here in Manhattan.

> Have been trying

> for a few years to get out but it's not so easy.

>

> Lori

>

September 24, 2003

This is interesting. I haven't really seen too many discussions about allergies and I just assumed that we were all fighting moderate to severe allergies in addition to the Samters.

I do have moderate to severe allergies and am allergic to many things. Maybe this explains why NONE of the drugs really give me any relief from the asthma and/or nasal polyps.

I would be interested to see who has allergies and who doesn't and who is helped by any of the drugs to see if there is a correlation.

Re: allergies

Peggy,I'm in the same boat -- no allergies but definitely samters with nasalpolyposis. I had surgery once. My polyps shrink to almost nothing witheither zyflo or singulair, and I'm now maintaining my smell. The firsttwo years I had samters and polyps, however, I was miserable andcompletely anosmic. Zyflo basically saved me from ever having to goback into surgery, and at the moment singulair seems to be doing quitewell too.For people with our condition *with* allergies, however, the allergiesadd to the problem by making it more resistant to leukotrienemodifiers. I recommend, if you haven't done so already, trying singulair and a dietlow in dairy and animal fats.MikeOn Wed, 2003-09-24 at 13:58, Peggy Rooney wrote:> I do not have any allergies. I have been tested twice now and show neg> for all the tests. I do not believe that allergies are related to> nasal polyps.> > Lori Baur <truelori@...> wrote: > , yes, I do have "regular" allergies but I'm not sure> how they're> related to the nasal polyps, and, in any case, what to do> about the regular> allergies. I'm sure all my health problems are exacerbated by> where I live> but in the foreseeable future I'm stuck here in Manhattan. > Have been trying> for a few years to get out but it's not so easy.> > Lori> > > >

September 24, 2003

"several studies have cast doubts on the importance of allergy as a cause of polyps. One study found the frequency of nasal polyps to be lower in the allergic population. Another study found no greater frequency of allergy among people with nasal polyps than in the general population."

http://www.aaaai.org/patients/advocate/1999/fall/nasalpolyps.stm

Of course, this is not to say that in some individuals there may be a causal relationship between polyposis and allergies. That is, my polyps may be caused by different factors than are yours -- but we both wish them to oblivion.

Re: allergies

I do not have any allergies. I have been tested twice now and show neg for all the tests. I do not believe that allergies are related to nasal polyps.

September 24, 2003

I have allergies - I consider them severe in addition to Samters although

they are all getting SO much better with NAET. I was able to add berries

today - blackberries, blue berries, boysenberries, huckleberries, cherries

and raspberries! YUM! I got quite a few packages of three kinds. I had

two packages of raspberries tonight, oh that was SO good! You really

appreciate foods when you can't have them.

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September 25, 2003

What I'd like to know is how anyone knows what particular thing bothers them, ex: air, food etc. I never get immediate reactions, usually within a day I show a reaction, but by then I have no clue if it's in the air or something I've eaten. The only exceptions are the drugs that cause anaphalactic symptoms in me.

It's 1 in the morning and I'm wide awake with horrible itching in my nose and skin. I took 1/2 a demerol last night for my headache and am hoping this isn't the beginning of an allergic reaction. My breathing is fine. This isn't the first time my nose itched like crazy. I will be really bummed if I become allergic because I'm running out of things to take for pain.

Tami

Re: allergies

Peggy,I'm in the same boat -- no allergies but definitely samters with nasalpolyposis. I had surgery once. My polyps shrink to almost nothing witheither zyflo or singulair, and I'm now maintaining my smell. The firsttwo years I had samters and polyps, however, I was miserable andcompletely anosmic. Zyflo basically saved me from ever having to goback into surgery, and at the moment singulair seems to be doing quitewell too.For people with our condition *with* allergies, however, the allergiesadd to the problem by making it more resistant to leukotrienemodifiers. I recommend, if you haven't done so already, trying singulair and a dietlow in dairy and animal fats.MikeOn Wed, 2003-09-24 at 13:58, Peggy Rooney wrote:> I do not have any allergies. I have been tested twice now and show neg> for all the tests. I do not believe that allergies are related to> nasal polyps.> > Lori Baur <truelori@...> wrote: > , yes, I do have "regular" allergies but I'm not sure> how they're> related to the nasal polyps, and, in any case, what to do> about the regular> allergies. I'm sure all my health problems are exacerbated by> where I live> but in the foreseeable future I'm stuck here in Manhattan. > Have been trying> for a few years to get out but it's not so easy.> > Lori> > > >

September 25, 2003

Dear Tami,

I suffered for years not knowing what I was reacting to. Fearing this or

that and getting rather nerotic about it. I finally got the answer with

NAET - finally I could calm down now and know what I'm reacting to.

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September 25, 2003

That is interesting. I too have reacted to pain meds. In the last year I have

been allergic to at least 2 or 3 more (other than aspirin and NSAIDS) I think

it is coincidential but it is rather odd.

Otherwise my other allergies are not severe. One doctor explained though that

they can pile up on to of eachother and although allergies may not be severe,

the total effect can be....

sue

September 25, 2003

Allergies are related to polyps. When you have allergies the

membranes in your nose become irritated, inflammed and fulled with

fluid and basically swollen then the polyps start to grow off of

this inflammed membrane. I think if you don't have typical allergies

and just straight up Samters you are probably allergic to

salicylites and when you eat food containing this your nose goes

through the same allergic response. Allergic rhinitis.

>

September 27, 2003

How do I find this poll?

Allergies

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April 14, 2004

Joe and others

Most of these nasal allergies (neurogenic

rhinitis) respond quickly to cranial manipulation.

May need a treatment occasionally to

maintain.

DrBob

PS Will be teaching this treatment

in the June 26 class in Portland

W. Pfeiffer,D.C.;D,A.B.C.O.

P. O. Box 606

Pendleton,

Or. 97801

541. 276.2550

From: deadmed

[mailto:deadmed@...]

Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004

10:07 AM

Subject: allergies

Hi folks, while the weather warms and the rain

subsides the flowers bloom while tears flow from the eyes. Noses run and

sneezes explode while pollen rages down allergy road.

Many patients of mine have inquired as to a natural

means of relieving their allergies in addition to chiropractic

adjustments. Thought I would run it by the well rounded listserve to see

what's out there that could provide some additional relief. Anything out there

that you all can think of would be welcomed.

thank you,

DC Joe Medlin

PDX

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April 14, 2004

Hey Joe – my grass pollen allergies

(which peak from mid-May to mid-June) respond well to a couple grams (twice a

day) of Bioflavonoids. The best is the pycnogenol made from pine bark or grape

seed extract (50 mg twice a day) or any of the other proanthocyanidins

(I’m pretty sure these are classified as bioflavonoids as is Ginko) but

they get kind of spendy.

Plain old citrus bioflavonoids are pretty

cheap but I have to take more (I THINK they are mostly rutin hesperidin

quercitin and maybe something else).

They definitely help and also allow me to

use less antihistamines. Also good for asthma. The have a mild

antihistamine effect without the bad side effects. But I was really glad to

see Claritin go OTC.

Don

Corvallis (west of Mud Holler – aka Sweet Home – where the

CHOIR-O-Practors misspell their last name)

allergies

Hi folks, while the weather warms

and the rain subsides the flowers bloom while tears flow from the eyes. Noses

run and sneezes explode while pollen rages down allergy road.

Many patients of mine have inquired

as to a natural means of relieving their allergies in addition to chiropractic

adjustments. Thought I would run it by the well rounded listserve to see

what's out there that could provide some additional relief. Anything out there

that you all can think of would be welcomed.

thank you,

DC Joe Medlin

PDX

OregonDCs

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1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose

of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal

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April 16, 2004

Hi Don,

Add some cranial correction to the mix ... could surprise you! Sunny ;'-))

Sunny Kierstyn, RN DCFibromyalgia Care Center of Oregon59 Santa Clara St.,Eugene, Oregon, 97404541-689-0935

FW: allergies

Hey Joe – my grass pollen allergies (which peak from mid-May to mid-June) respond well to a couple grams (twice a day) of Bioflavonoids. The best is the pycnogenol made from pine bark or grape seed extract (50 mg twice a day) or any of the other proanthocyanidins (I’m pretty sure these are classified as bioflavonoids as is Ginko) but they get kind of spendy.

Plain old citrus bioflavonoids are pretty cheap but I have to take more (I THINK they are mostly rutin hesperidin quercitin and maybe something else).

They definitely help and also allow me to use less antihistamines. Also good for asthma. The have a mild antihistamine effect without the bad side effects. But I was really glad to see Claritin go OTC.

Don

Corvallis (west of Mud Holler – aka Sweet Home – where the CHOIR-O-Practors misspell their last name)

-----Original Message-----From: deadmed [mailto:deadmed@...] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 9:07 AM Subject: allergies

Hi folks, while the weather warms and the rain subsides the flowers bloom while tears flow from the eyes. Noses run and sneezes explode while pollen rages down allergy road.

Many patients of mine have inquired as to a natural means of relieving their allergies in addition to chiropractic adjustments. Thought I would run it by the well rounded listserve to see what's out there that could provide some additional relief. Anything out there that you all can think of would be welcomed.

thank you,

DC Joe Medlin

PDX

OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed.

October 8, 2004

Well I would think his allergies should be a good enough reason to avoid any

vaccine even without the egg or antibiotic. Chances are there are other things

he is allergic to. And if I were a doctor, I don't think I would like to take

the risk. Signing the waiver doesn't have to involve putting down the exact

reason, does it? I would have thought it would just need the doctors signature.

.

Sara <SaraShaughnessy@...> wrote:

We got back the results from my son's allergy testing. He is allergic to a

multitude of foods, including eggs. He is also highly allergic to penicillin

and a couple of other antibiotics, he is HIGHLY allergic to all molds. So, our

doctor, who is against vaccinating, said that she would be willing to sign a

medical waiver for him due to the egg and antibiotic allergies. Do all vaccines

have the antibiotics? Are all of them cultured in eggs? I didn't think to ask

while I was there, I was so overwhelmed with what I was hearing. I just don't

want to have the exemption and then have it questioned.

Sara

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October 8, 2004

Sara, no, not all vaccines have antibiotics or egg. The fact that he

is allergic to a multitude of foods should warrant caution on any

vaccine. Most all vaccines have aluminum, and there is tons of

literature out there on how reactive that is. Not worth taking the

risk. My son had an allergic reaction to a vaccine, and I have a med

exemption. The ped he was seeing said we just won't give him that

vaccine. The Dr he sees now said he would not vaccinate my son at all!

http://users.adelphia.net/~cdc/VaccineIngredients.htm#Aluminum

> We got back the results from my son's allergy testing. He is

allergic to a multitude of foods, including eggs. He is also highly

allergic to penicillin and a couple of other antibiotics, he is

HIGHLY allergic to all molds. So, our doctor, who is against

vaccinating, said that she would be willing to sign a medical waiver

for him due to the egg and antibiotic allergies. Do all vaccines

have the antibiotics? Are all of them cultured in eggs? I didn't

think to ask while I was there, I was so overwhelmed with what I was

hearing. I just don't want to have the exemption and then have it

questioned.

>

> Sara

>

October 8, 2004

I would never vaccinate again, whether or not he had the allergies. I am just

worried whether or not it will be disputed by " the man " .

Sara

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