I haven't seen a lot of bees around where we live (south carolina, usa), but have noticed some wasps lately. My son isn't allergic to bee's thankfully but...
We live in Houston, and as a result of Hurricane Ike, we now have a lot of marsh mosquitoes (our son is mildly allergic, with local but significant swelling)....
We have had good results and Myles is getting used to the process. Each Wednesday Myles says I go get my ouchie today. He doesn't even cry when they give him...
It is just so good to hear that all is going well for you! David From: STACIE HOGAN Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 1:56 PM To: insectstings@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi! I was hoping that someone might provide a little insight on a reaction I keep having to venoms. I'm allergic to both yellow jacket venom and honey bee...
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Hi Melanie, I think you will find that most people here have some sort of side effects to the shots - but usually not allergic ones. My guess is that your...
... ache type feeling in my arms hands and shoulders after the shots and flu like symptoms the allergist said not to worry about it and continued the shots...
I am also new here and haven't been around too much, still trying to accept this strange allergy! I finally was tested by an allergist and am now on...
Sorry to hear that you have had early reactions but they do happen! First of all let us all remember that the great majority of people have immunotherapy with...
Thanks David for your reassuring reminder to all of us that immunotherapy may be one step forward but two steps backwards at times. Our son had his first fire...
Today I went to the Allergist. She wanted to stop the shots but, I talked her out of it. She said that with the reactions (flu like) after the first 3 shots,...
Good news! You always should have a voice when it comes to your own care. I congratulate you for fighting for YOU. Good luck with the Immunotherapy. Doug ... ...
I know exactly how you are feeling - I felt precisely the same way and far more prepared to take the risk of immunotherapy than the doctors. This allergy...
David: Having this allergy has given me a whole new perspective on life. Though I have other life altering conditions (MS, Lupus to name a couple) this...
Hi Kary I SO get where you're coming from! I have been getting my shots for almost 5 years (with tons of crazy ups & downs) But NOW it is all UPS!!!! I swear...
Hi Kari and YOU GO GIRL ! I know we've all talked before about how the buzzards really do seem to zero in on us. It's amazing. AND not something any one else...
Debbie, Diane... big hugs!!! Congrats on reaching the 5 year mark!! OMG, I can't even imagine the freedom!!! I am so very, very happy for you. This board has...
We ALL know way more than we ever wanted to! HA I can even identify which is which-something my sons would have appreciated when they were younger (teenagers...
Myles just finished the 1st bottle (Silver bottle) of his buildup phase. We start the next dose and a new bottle when we go this week for his it shot. So far...
I'm so glad that you're getting the treatment you need, Kari! Sad that you had to fight so hard just to get it. As for the bees zeroing in -- I thought it was...
Hi Stacie, Myles is clearly quite an allergic little chap and I would definitely suggest that you make sure you keep him on the allegra as a minimum. Singulair...
Today was Myles's first day in his new "green" bottle. We finished up the "silver" bottle last week and i was excited in this step up. In my mind this step up...
Stacie and Myles, Our hearts go out to you. I nearly cried while reading your post -- in part because of the delayed reactions to the green bottle strength...
I am so sorry to hear about the set back - but as has been so beautifully written by Kim, definitely follow your Mom instincts and it really is important to...
I told the nurse beforehand that he had some hives over the weekend, but she said it was fine to go ahead as long as he didn't have them then. They...
I can't begin to imagine what it's like for you parents and your little ones. I was a grown women when I started this whole process and it was nearly...
Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for you and your son. I completely understand. My son is 4 and is on his 3rd vial of ant immunotherapy. We go twice...
 I girl that i work with has a neice who is allergic to fire ants and has have immunotherapy. We have a daughter and we are hoping she is not allergic to...
Joe has just finished his science homework (Are wasp stings acid or alkaline and how would you neutralise them?) and has found this site invaluable. It is the...
Hi Roz, It is fascinating but I used to get hundreds of emails from every year from children about acidity and alkalinity of wasp venom and bee venom - and so...
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