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McKaylasmom · Posted: October 28 2009, 11:00 AM Post subject: Allergies

I am so sick of the runny nose. It has been going on since June. We have tried Zyrtec and Benadryl. the Benadryl was working for a little while but now it isn't doing the trick anymore either. I am taking McKayla in tomorrow to see if they can give her any thing at all for her allergies. Last time I took her in she was under 1 so Zyrtec and saline solution was the only thing they would give her. There has to be something out there to dry up her poor nose.

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ajbest · Posted: October 28 2009, 11:39 AM Post subject:

http://www.downsyn.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=41095&highlight=congestion

read thread above first - it's worth a try. cutting out cow's milk has cleared the constant runny nose/eyes and congestion for Janna. she still eats yogurt and cheese with no issues - we switched to soy milk.

i on the other hand get 4 shots a week and this has helped me tremendously with seasonal allergies. but you definitley don't want kiddos getting shots until it's necessary. hope that McKayla can soon find something that works for her.

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McKaylasmom · Posted: October 28 2009, 1:50 PM Post subject:

Her allergies actually started up when she was still on breastmilk.

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Tigger · Posted: October 28 2009, 6:46 PM Post subject:

Talitha is practically living on what we have termed "anti snot medicine" and she has no milk at all. We use a generic brand of cold and allergy medicine from our chemist and it works great to help her runny nose and eyes. It is spring here so plenty of dust and pollen in the air.

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logansmom · Posted: October 28 2009, 7:43 PM Post subject:

Logan takes Claritin (over the counter) daily. In addition, he uses a saline nasal wash/spray each morning followed by 1/2 dose (1 spray each side) of Nasonex.

He's been on these medications for longer than I can remember, but they definitely help him. Hopefully you'll find something to help McKayla soon!

Kim

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