Introduction

[Guest guest]

Hi !

Nice to "meet" you! I would see about going to a new allergist and get another opinion on the soy and corn. How positive did he test? Were his numbers high? is sensitive to dairy and soy. They cause severe eczema. He didn't test positive to them though with a skin test. The only thing that he tested positive to was peanuts and tree nuts. They were HIGH numbers too! Definitely a deathly allergy. They said that they wouldn't retest for those because the chance that he will outgrow them is slim to none. The corn and the soy though, I think there is a possibility to outgrow. hmm.. Anyway, I live near you sort of lol! I live in Connecticut. New York is about 3 to 4 hours away depending on where in the state lol!

I look forward to chatting with you!!!!

Alyssa

Introduction

I finally have a chance to introduce myself (baby is asleep and the girls are watching a movie).I'm mom to 3: 8yo dd with NKA.6yo dd allergic to amoxicillan and has EA's, we think. She has been on Singulair for a month for a constant cough. Not only has it helped her cough, it has helped her disposition, too. Ethan is 18 months old and is allergic or tested positive to a lot of foods and environmental stuff. He has reacted to dairy, bananas and oranges. He tested positive to these, plus peanuts, eggs, soy, corn, tomato, dogs, cats, molds, dust mites, grasses, weeds, and trees. All the food items have been eliminated from his diet.He has been to the allergist 3 times, since he was 9 months old. The allergist and his NP seem to stress the EA's, even though the environmental stuff isn't bothering him this summer. We don't get much help in the food department and have questioned repeatedly when we can introduce foods he tested positive to but never had reactions to prior to testing (soy and corn mainly). We were told not to give them to him, yet they will not be testing him in the fall either. I guess I should ask more questions. Anyway, based on stuff I've read, I have decided to try introducing soy and corn to him very slowly over the summer. In the fall, we will speak to his pediatrician and will possibly find another allergist.I'm currently a SAHM but work during tax season for a CPA firm as an accountant. I'm trying to decide if I will return part-time in the fall. I have a difficult time finding someone I trust to be able to handle Ethan's allergies. My DH is a vice president in a public relations firm. We live in NYS.Wow, that was long. I look forward to posting and reading more here.

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,

He had skin tests and we weren't given any numbers. Dairy and eggs

welts were huge and we were told the soy and corn were moderate

reactions. Whatever that means.

Where in CT are you? I had a college roommate who was from near

Willimantic/son.

We've been to Mystic/Foxwoods/Mohegan Sun twice in the last couple of

years. DH can't wait to go back to gamble.

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,

He had skin tests and we weren't given any numbers. Dairy and eggs

welts were huge and we were told the soy and corn were moderate

reactions. Whatever that means.

Where in CT are you? I had a college roommate who was from near

Willimantic/son.

We've been to Mystic/Foxwoods/Mohegan Sun twice in the last couple of

years. DH can't wait to go back to gamble.

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,

He had skin tests and we weren't given any numbers. Dairy and eggs

welts were huge and we were told the soy and corn were moderate

reactions. Whatever that means.

Where in CT are you? I had a college roommate who was from near

Willimantic/son.

We've been to Mystic/Foxwoods/Mohegan Sun twice in the last couple of

years. DH can't wait to go back to gamble.

[Guest guest]

Welcome ,

Don't worry about the long winded posts. I do them all the time. LOL

It's amazing how our childrens dispositions are when they feel good.

Isn't it?

My personal opinion on doctors is ---- switch, switch, switch, until

you find one that you are comfortable with. Granted in this day and

age of HMO's and difficult insurance companies it is a daunting task.

But unless you and your childs pediatrician (allergist, specialist,

etc.) are a team, your child will get lost in the doctors mountain of

paperwork.

Anyway, welcome to the group. The ladies here are a great group, I

hope that you enjoy your chats.

Wendi

> I finally have a chance to introduce myself (baby is asleep and the

> girls are watching a movie).

>

> I'm mom to 3:

> 8yo dd with NKA.

>

> 6yo dd allergic to amoxicillan and has EA's, we think. She has been

> on Singulair for a month for a constant cough. Not only has it

helped

> her cough, it has helped her disposition, too.

>

> Ethan is 18 months old and is allergic or tested positive to a lot

of

> foods and environmental stuff. He has reacted to dairy, bananas and

> oranges. He tested positive to these, plus peanuts, eggs, soy,

corn,

> tomato, dogs, cats, molds, dust mites, grasses, weeds, and trees.

All

> the food items have been eliminated from his diet.

>

> He has been to the allergist 3 times, since he was 9 months old.

The

> allergist and his NP seem to stress the EA's, even though the

> environmental stuff isn't bothering him this summer. We don't get

> much help in the food department and have questioned repeatedly

when

> we can introduce foods he tested positive to but never had

reactions

> to prior to testing (soy and corn mainly). We were told not to give

> them to him, yet they will not be testing him in the fall either. I

> guess I should ask more questions. Anyway, based on stuff I've

read,

> I have decided to try introducing soy and corn to him very slowly

> over the summer. In the fall, we will speak to his pediatrician and

> will possibly find another allergist.

>

> I'm currently a SAHM but work during tax season for a CPA firm as

an

> accountant. I'm trying to decide if I will return part-time in the

> fall. I have a difficult time finding someone I trust to be able to

> handle Ethan's allergies.

>

> My DH is a vice president in a public relations firm. We live in

NYS.

>

> Wow, that was long. I look forward to posting and reading more here.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome ,

Don't worry about the long winded posts. I do them all the time. LOL

It's amazing how our childrens dispositions are when they feel good.

Isn't it?

My personal opinion on doctors is ---- switch, switch, switch, until

you find one that you are comfortable with. Granted in this day and

age of HMO's and difficult insurance companies it is a daunting task.

But unless you and your childs pediatrician (allergist, specialist,

etc.) are a team, your child will get lost in the doctors mountain of

paperwork.

Anyway, welcome to the group. The ladies here are a great group, I

hope that you enjoy your chats.

Wendi

> I finally have a chance to introduce myself (baby is asleep and the

> girls are watching a movie).

>

> I'm mom to 3:

> 8yo dd with NKA.

>

> 6yo dd allergic to amoxicillan and has EA's, we think. She has been

> on Singulair for a month for a constant cough. Not only has it

helped

> her cough, it has helped her disposition, too.

>

> Ethan is 18 months old and is allergic or tested positive to a lot

of

> foods and environmental stuff. He has reacted to dairy, bananas and

> oranges. He tested positive to these, plus peanuts, eggs, soy,

corn,

> tomato, dogs, cats, molds, dust mites, grasses, weeds, and trees.

All

> the food items have been eliminated from his diet.

>

> He has been to the allergist 3 times, since he was 9 months old.

The

> allergist and his NP seem to stress the EA's, even though the

> environmental stuff isn't bothering him this summer. We don't get

> much help in the food department and have questioned repeatedly

when

> we can introduce foods he tested positive to but never had

reactions

> to prior to testing (soy and corn mainly). We were told not to give

> them to him, yet they will not be testing him in the fall either. I

> guess I should ask more questions. Anyway, based on stuff I've

read,

> I have decided to try introducing soy and corn to him very slowly

> over the summer. In the fall, we will speak to his pediatrician and

> will possibly find another allergist.

>

> I'm currently a SAHM but work during tax season for a CPA firm as

an

> accountant. I'm trying to decide if I will return part-time in the

> fall. I have a difficult time finding someone I trust to be able to

> handle Ethan's allergies.

>

> My DH is a vice president in a public relations firm. We live in

NYS.

>

> Wow, that was long. I look forward to posting and reading more here.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome ,

Don't worry about the long winded posts. I do them all the time. LOL

It's amazing how our childrens dispositions are when they feel good.

Isn't it?

My personal opinion on doctors is ---- switch, switch, switch, until

you find one that you are comfortable with. Granted in this day and

age of HMO's and difficult insurance companies it is a daunting task.

But unless you and your childs pediatrician (allergist, specialist,

etc.) are a team, your child will get lost in the doctors mountain of

paperwork.

Anyway, welcome to the group. The ladies here are a great group, I

hope that you enjoy your chats.

Wendi

> I finally have a chance to introduce myself (baby is asleep and the

> girls are watching a movie).

>

> I'm mom to 3:

> 8yo dd with NKA.

>

> 6yo dd allergic to amoxicillan and has EA's, we think. She has been

> on Singulair for a month for a constant cough. Not only has it

helped

> her cough, it has helped her disposition, too.

>

> Ethan is 18 months old and is allergic or tested positive to a lot

of

> foods and environmental stuff. He has reacted to dairy, bananas and

> oranges. He tested positive to these, plus peanuts, eggs, soy,

corn,

> tomato, dogs, cats, molds, dust mites, grasses, weeds, and trees.

All

> the food items have been eliminated from his diet.

>

> He has been to the allergist 3 times, since he was 9 months old.

The

> allergist and his NP seem to stress the EA's, even though the

> environmental stuff isn't bothering him this summer. We don't get

> much help in the food department and have questioned repeatedly

when

> we can introduce foods he tested positive to but never had

reactions

> to prior to testing (soy and corn mainly). We were told not to give

> them to him, yet they will not be testing him in the fall either. I

> guess I should ask more questions. Anyway, based on stuff I've

read,

> I have decided to try introducing soy and corn to him very slowly

> over the summer. In the fall, we will speak to his pediatrician and

> will possibly find another allergist.

>

> I'm currently a SAHM but work during tax season for a CPA firm as

an

> accountant. I'm trying to decide if I will return part-time in the

> fall. I have a difficult time finding someone I trust to be able to

> handle Ethan's allergies.

>

> My DH is a vice president in a public relations firm. We live in

NYS.

>

> Wow, that was long. I look forward to posting and reading more here.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome ! I'm , it is late and I've been super busy and

ignoring my poor computer and email. LOL. I'm going to actually read and

reply to your email properly tomorrow (if I have time)! But I wanted to say

hi and tell you that I'm glad you found us.

[Guest guest]

Welcome ! I'm , it is late and I've been super busy and

ignoring my poor computer and email. LOL. I'm going to actually read and

reply to your email properly tomorrow (if I have time)! But I wanted to say

hi and tell you that I'm glad you found us.

[Guest guest]

Welcome ! I'm , it is late and I've been super busy and

ignoring my poor computer and email. LOL. I'm going to actually read and

reply to your email properly tomorrow (if I have time)! But I wanted to say

hi and tell you that I'm glad you found us.

[Guest guest]

I am in Stafford Springs. It is about 30 minutes from Willimantic! My really good friend is from Willimantic! What is your friends name? It might just be a small world lol! Mystic is so pretty! I have not been to the casinos but I hear that they are so cool!

Alyssa

Re: Introduction

Alyssa,He had skin tests and we weren't given any numbers. Dairy and eggs welts were huge and we were told the soy and corn were moderate reactions. Whatever that means.Where in CT are you? I had a college roommate who was from near Willimantic/son.We've been to Mystic/Foxwoods/Mohegan Sun twice in the last couple of years. DH can't wait to go back to gamble.

[Guest guest]

I am in Stafford Springs. It is about 30 minutes from Willimantic! My really good friend is from Willimantic! What is your friends name? It might just be a small world lol! Mystic is so pretty! I have not been to the casinos but I hear that they are so cool!

Alyssa

Re: Introduction

Alyssa,He had skin tests and we weren't given any numbers. Dairy and eggs welts were huge and we were told the soy and corn were moderate reactions. Whatever that means.Where in CT are you? I had a college roommate who was from near Willimantic/son.We've been to Mystic/Foxwoods/Mohegan Sun twice in the last couple of years. DH can't wait to go back to gamble.

[Guest guest]

I am in Stafford Springs. It is about 30 minutes from Willimantic! My really good friend is from Willimantic! What is your friends name? It might just be a small world lol! Mystic is so pretty! I have not been to the casinos but I hear that they are so cool!

Alyssa

Re: Introduction

Alyssa,He had skin tests and we weren't given any numbers. Dairy and eggs welts were huge and we were told the soy and corn were moderate reactions. Whatever that means.Where in CT are you? I had a college roommate who was from near Willimantic/son.We've been to Mystic/Foxwoods/Mohegan Sun twice in the last couple of years. DH can't wait to go back to gamble.

[Guest guest]

I don't think I introduced myself since joining this list.

I am a 57 year old male, married for 36 years with one son. I was diagnosed

with diabetes back in February. At that point my HbA1c was 8.0. I started on

Glipizide for the first 30 days and then my doc switched me to Metformin 850 mg

twice a day, which I am still taking.

Shortly after being diagnosed I had a one-on-one session with a diabetes nurse

and another with a dietician. Since then I attended a Diabetes Self Management

class. I test my glucose once a day (occasionally other times) in the morning.

I am extremely overweight but have lost 47 pounds since this started.

My 30 day glucose average is down to 97.6 from an average high of around 103.

I just got the results of the HbA1c that was taken last week and it is down to

5.7.

Les

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[Guest guest]

Welcome !!

Huggles

> Hello- I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have

attended

> two support groups in Oakland. The knowledge, insight, candor and

> caring here is great!

>

> I had my orientation in Richmond on the 5th of this month an am

> currently chipping away at that pesky 10%. I'm trying to abide by

the

> Kaiser 1200 calorie party line and have diligently been using my

often

> neglected treadmill. FitDay and cardio monitor have been helpful

tools…

> 13 down, 20 to go…

>

> I was a big, but athletic kid. Didn't hit 200lbs until I was 20.

I

> started my slow and steady path to obesity in my mid 20's. Age and

some

> injuries have led me to believe this is my best course at age 50+

>

> (Alameda)

> Pre-op

[Guest guest]

Welcome !!

Huggles

> Hello- I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have

attended

> two support groups in Oakland. The knowledge, insight, candor and

> caring here is great!

>

> I had my orientation in Richmond on the 5th of this month an am

> currently chipping away at that pesky 10%. I'm trying to abide by

the

> Kaiser 1200 calorie party line and have diligently been using my

often

> neglected treadmill. FitDay and cardio monitor have been helpful

tools…

> 13 down, 20 to go…

>

> I was a big, but athletic kid. Didn't hit 200lbs until I was 20.

I

> started my slow and steady path to obesity in my mid 20's. Age and

some

> injuries have led me to believe this is my best course at age 50+

>

> (Alameda)

> Pre-op

[Guest guest]

Welcome !!

Huggles

> Hello- I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have

attended

> two support groups in Oakland. The knowledge, insight, candor and

> caring here is great!

>

> I had my orientation in Richmond on the 5th of this month an am

> currently chipping away at that pesky 10%. I'm trying to abide by

the

> Kaiser 1200 calorie party line and have diligently been using my

often

> neglected treadmill. FitDay and cardio monitor have been helpful

tools…

> 13 down, 20 to go…

>

> I was a big, but athletic kid. Didn't hit 200lbs until I was 20.

I

> started my slow and steady path to obesity in my mid 20's. Age and

some

> injuries have led me to believe this is my best course at age 50+

>

> (Alameda)

> Pre-op

[Guest guest]

Hi , welsome to the group!

Tammyheresawho wrote:

Hello- I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have attended two support groups in Oakland. The knowledge, insight, candor and caring here is great!I had my orientation in Richmond on the 5th of this month an am currently chipping away at that pesky 10%. I'm trying to abide by the Kaiser 1200 calorie party line and have diligently been using my often neglected treadmill. FitDay and cardio monitor have been helpful tools…13 down, 20 to go… I was a big, but athletic kid. Didn't hit 200lbs until I was 20. I started my slow and steady path to obesity in my mid 20's. Age and some injuries have led me to believe this is my best course at age 50+(Alameda)Pre-op