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Doctor as PA parent- an honest account
By Lovey on Mon, 12-20-04, 15:47
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Trouble in a nutshell
I think many doctors, myself included, have a tendency to be suspicious when patients tell us about their allergies. Now I understand why people seem to wonder if my son James isn't allergic after all. If I hadn't seen the results of the skin test at the allergist's office, I might not believe it either. Or I might try not to
By Lara Hazelton
The day had barely started when I heard my daughter call out: "Mom, James has peanut butter toast."
"OK, honey," I said, distracted. "I'll get it away from him in a second."
It was one of those mornings that defines multi-tasking. My husband had already left for work, and I was trying to get the children and myself ready for the day while restoring the kitchen to some semblance of order before the nanny arrived.
Breakfast, as usual, was being eaten like one of those progressive meals where diners wander from one locale to another, picking up courses as they go. Peanut butter toast for my daughter in the TV room was the last course.
I finished putting the dishes in the dishwasher, absentmindedly took the toast away from the baby and picked him up. I carried him upstairs, my daughter close behind me.
I was just telling her to get dressed for school when I noticed the baby was scratching more than usual. I looked down at him and realized he had hives. On his chest, on his arms, on his face. I immediately thought of the peanut butter, the tiny ort of peanut butter on the crust of whole-wheat toast. The baby seemed utterly unconcerned, scratching away at his arm
By jtolpin on Mon, 12-20-04, 16:22
I just posted a comment on another site, as I am about to post now:
Another one brought into our group -- a group we're trying to get out of.
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Welcome to our family.
Jason
Caitlin 4-17-00 Allergic to Dairy, Egg, Wheat, Bananas, Grapes, Rye, Sesame, Beef, Garlic, Mustard, Onion, Peas and Avoiding Latex and all Nuts
Sara 2-13-98 NKA (Avoiding Nuts)
Meghan 2-28-03 NKA (Avoiding Nuts)
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By MommaBear on Mon, 12-20-04, 17:13
Quote:Originally posted:[b]As my son gets older, people tell me it will become more difficult to protect him from exposure to peanuts. In a way, this is not a foreign concept. I had already reconciled myself to the fact that at some point, he would enter a whole new demographic, with head injury risks, addiction behaviours and so many other potential ills waiting to strike. The risk of exposure to peanuts becomes just one more worry to add to the list.
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absolutely, completely, [b]irrevokably[/b] understand this. I've witnessed it, consoled it, cared for it. My profession has changed me and I can never go back to being as carefree as life normally affords.
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By renny on Mon, 12-20-04, 17:47
I think when you work in the medical profession,(as I do,although I'm not a doctor) no matter how understanding and compassionate you try to be, there is still some detatchment because it is not happening to you. It is not happening to YOUR CHILD.
As you stated in your article, danger lurks everywhere. I agree, risks are part of the package. But it is a much different and scarier world when food is the monster. Food is everywhere.
I was fortunate to find an allergist who's son is also PA. She knows what I am going through and has raised a child healthy and knowledgeable. As will I.
Your son is very fortunate. He has a mother who not only loves him dearly but is smart, educated and has access to the very latest information.
Someday, all of our tears and endless hours of research will result in our children being knowlegeable, healthy and happy adults.
By TRexFamily on Mon, 12-20-04, 18:17
Excellent article! I really enjoyed that one. DH is a doctor, so I could relate to some of it.
Anne
By Shuleran on Tue, 12-21-04, 20:42
Doc,
I also work in the health profession; As a pediatric respiratory therapist in a large teaching hospital. I have worked with asthmatic and food allergic children for many years. I thought I understood--No Way. Until you experience the panic when your child's life is in danger over a stupid peanut, you can't "get it". It has definitely changed my way of practice. I also think that sometimes I am overprotective because I have taken care of children that died from anaphylaxis. The parents were nice people just like me. They didn't do anything wrong. I know from reality that things can and do happen. I am glad that I am not the only person who feels crazy about this sometime.
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Lovey, thank you! It was reassuring to see that a dr. reacts to this allergy the same way we do!