Quoting from another thread, because I really want some opinions and advice here on this.
Hey, as to definition of anaphylaxis and when/if to use Epi, I VERY recently had allergist flat out tell us that "only hives" would require that breathing be affected in order to need Epi.
Now, mind you, these were hives that were not just localized due to contact (systemic -- trunk, inside elbows and back of knees, face around mouth) -- this was recent contact that became ingestion and was systemic hives for the child with the lifelong history of severe reactions. Had I been the PIC (parent in charge) at the time, I would have Epi'd-and-911'd. The child and PIC chose route of Benadryl with wait-and-see -- which is against most of what we've been told to do previously by this and other allergists.
I'm weary of the mixed messages and the "rules" that seem to change with the tides.
Weary.
And more importantly, confused. Even after all these years.
Sorry, veering off topic . . . .
AND, AND,
AND -- he reminded us to use double dose Benadryl for this kid (he's man-sized) AND "two tablets" . . . um, we have ALWAYS been told by other allergists and ped's to use LIQUID Benadryl for the speed of absorption.
This is a very well-regarded allergist.
Maybe, Please don't quote.
But my head is spinning after the last apt and some things I've been thinking about the appt.
And he seems to be insinuating that DS's allergy situation is "getting better" just because we've not had a massive reaction in so long . . . but, really, that is directly caused by the care and LOW RISK lifestyle we've had so far as LTFA.
*sigh*
We do have new patient appts late this year with Dr. Wood.
I will get the school paperwork back from allergist next week -- not sure how things will read so far as treatment directives and the forms.
Crap-a-loo.