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Tizz
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Joined : Jul 2007
Posts : 48
Posted 9/24/2007 8:23 PM (GMT -6)
Hi guys!

I know I must be getting a bit annoying with all of my random questions on these boards ... but does anyone with FOOD allergies know if the regular over the counter allergy meds such as benadryl, piriton etc are of any assistance atall? I know I could just call my pharmacist and ask but I get kind of embarrassed & nervous and feel silly talking to strangers over the phone ... incase it sounds like a real dumb question so thought I would try here first to see if anyone can help with my query ...

And I still feel dumb and stupid asking on here but atleast I can't be seen or heard eyes

Many thanks, Tizz :-)

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redplum
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Joined : Sep 2007
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Posted 9/26/2007 8:32 PM (GMT -6)
Hi Tizz,

My son is 4 and was born with severe food allergies, such as wheat, eggs, beans, tree nuts. and peanuts. I am not sure if I understand your question about the benedryl. Benedryl does help to stop a reaction after a person eats an allergic food. For instance, if my son where to eat a wheat cracker, then he would start vomiting and breaking out in a rash. At that time I would give him the benedryl and the reaction would over a couple hours times go away. However, he can not take benedryl to prevent an allergy attack from the crackers. If you are severely allergic to a food, such as nuts, etc, then you should see a doctor for a epipen prescription. We carry one for my son. Let me know if I could help anymore.
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Tizz
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Posted 9/27/2007 5:26 AM (GMT -6)

Redplum

Thanks for that. Sorry I didn't make myself clearer ... but your response has pretty much answered my question. Most of the foods I'm allergic to I don't have an overly severe reaction to except for an upset tummy. Often my face will burn up for hours after eating something I shouldn't have so I feel really hot and uncomfortable. I had been wondering if allergy meds would help ease that when it happens. I am avoiding everything I'm allergic too but still get my days where some new aggravation will come along or I've missed spotting an ingredient in something I'm supposed to avoid. It does sound like for these lesser reactions, having something like benadryl in for emergencies would be handy ...

Thanks for your help :-)

Tizz

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FitzyK23
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Posted 10/10/2007 10:37 PM (GMT -6)
Hi Tizz I have red dye 40 allergy and my doctor has me taking dye free benadryl when I accidently have some. I usually take 2 and it will stop the itching and put the fire out. But it also knocks me out. If I HAVE to stay awake (like to drive) I will take a claritan and it well help the reaction from getting worse but not really do as much good as the benadryl. I did ask my pharmacist and she said that Benadryl is what you should take when it is a non-life threatening reaction. I guess a doctor can prescribe prescription strength too or recommend you take more than the over counter dose. I wouldn't try that on your own though.
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