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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Food Allergies In Children

Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2015

Question: My 8 year old daughter has suddenly developed numerous food allergies in the past 2 months. They seem 2 double each day. Symptoms are increasing as well. Lip/under eye swelling tight throat pale fast pulse numbness in lower extremeties etc

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergies

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your statement.
I'm not sure what you are asking. I would say, however, that is is very important that she is under the care of a good immunologist. If you are unhappy with the care, you should seek a second a opinion.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (2 days later)

I'm trying 2 figure out whats going on. Latest labs show even more food allergies than a few weeks ago. Theres almost nothing left to feed her. She has been seen by pediatric allergist here in alb nm but all he says is avoid things shes allergic to. However, each day brings new allergies to old foods. I need some answers or the name of some really excellent doctors in the US. Her pediatrician is very concerned & has never seen anything like it in the 30years shes been practicing.

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Please forgive the delay in response.
I believe it would be worth thinking about going to one of the major medical centers in the country to evaluate what is going on. I don't know what your travel capabilities are. I'm on the east coast so the two that I am familiar with is XXXXXXX Children's and Children's Hospital of XXXXXXX I'm sure there are others in your region.
At the very least, it would be worth calling and explaining the scenario. You could even have your pediatrician call and forward any necesary labwork. It is very likely that one of these centers has seen this before and will know what to do.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (14 hours later)

Thank you for your time and for the advice. We are scheduled for a 10day evaluation at National Jewish in XXXXXXX ..if diagnosis cant be found Im also working on getting her seen at XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Thank you again.

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
YW

Detailed Answer:
Best of luck

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar