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Allergies

8:19 PM, May. 7, 2009 .. 1 comments .. Link

If you have a child that has eczema I do recommend allergy testing.

We have had Hilarie tested 3 times for allergies and will be testing her again this summer.

The first time she was tested at 6 months, she was allergic to eggs.
At 18 months she was allergic to eggs and cats
At 2 1/2 she was allergic to eggs, cats, dogs and dairy.

What I have found with her severe eczema is that removing all these things does not make her eczema all better. Sometimes a flare up can be caused, but not always. What is causing her eczema is a way overactive immune system. Seems like it just wants to fight everything.

Stress also causes extreme flair ups. Makes discipline a challenge. We are getting it done, but it is extra challenging for sure.

Last week we went out to the woods to where my hubby likes to camp. Just went for the day, within 1 hour of arriving there, she was getting really blotchy and her face was swelling. We hadn't even eaten lunch yet. Something out there was not good for her. The doc had told us last year camping would not be a good thing for her. During the summer she cannot be outside for more than a few minutes. She becomes red like a tomato.

Her case of eczema is severe, one of the worst her doctors have seen. I have tried many, many, many things and have found things that seem to help for a day or two and then they don't. Last year the dermatologist told me that it is unlikely we will find something to fix this. All we can do is try different things to help her be comfortable.

Hilarie is the sweetest little girl. She is a nurturer, loves to take care of others. I am very thankful that I have older kids who can help out during those times when she needs constant care. Movies are at times the very best thing for her. We put a tv in my daughers room with a VCR just so that Hilarie can watch Pooh when she needs to.
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10:41 AM, May. 8, 2009 .. Posted by genamayo
Wow--poor little thing! May the Lord bless her through this adversity. Thanks for the advice
--Gena

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