Hi-My DS saw his allergist on Monday for a yearly visit. I forgot and gave him Triaminic Cold and Allergy on Friday night. I mentioned this to the doctor, and he said we couldn't the scratch test done, but he'd order blood tests done. It didn't hit me till now-wouldn't the ...read more

Hi-My DS just turned 3 (p/nut, t/nut, egg, sesame and dust mites). Saw his allergist today and because of his newly diagnosed asthma and rhinitis, suggested we use singulair and zyrtec daily. We have been using Zyrtec about 6x/month usually. I've heard good things about ...read more

Hi-Does anyone have any quick statistics on the prevalance of homeschooling due to food allergies? Especially in Florida. Need it for a meeting on Wednesday. Doubt anyone keeps track of this though............. Also, does anyone know how what percentage of reactions (initial ...read more

Can anyone recommend a pedi-allergist in the Tampa, FL area? I've heard a few good things about a Dr. Klemawesch in St. Pete's, and a Dr. Lockey at USF. My 3 y.o. DS is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, egg & sesame. Also, is there a good pediatric gastroenterologist (DS has ...read more

I spoke to Alex Plotkin/CEO-cofounder of Philly Swirl. This topic was raised yesterday I think, but I thought the subject title would get more attention. They haven't made a Swirlwich in weeks due to poor sales, and they really need more of our help with supporting/buying their ...read more

Spoke to a very helpful CSR today regarding their products-she immediately checked with the QA Manager who said their product is safe for p/nut, t/nut, egg & sesame allergies. She even forwarded me their written policy on allergens, which was very clear and unambiguous. They ...read more

What oils do people use besides Wesson? I just called ConAgra re: Wesson 100% Natural Canola Oil and the Vegetable (Soybean) oils. The CSR was not that familiar w/food allergens, but she read me their cross-contamination policy and looked into manufacturing plants. ConAgra does ...read more

Hi-I got very lucky by contacting FAAN who gave the the phone number for a support group in the Tampa/St. Pete area. The name of the group is: Parents of Children w/Food Allergies Ph: 813 968-3565 Run by Debbie Hogan (who is a Registered Nurse) She also has a business called ...read more

My DS who is almost 3 is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, egg & sesame. We will be moving from Boston to Tampa/Lakeland area. My searches have turned up pretty much empty. No help from the public schools in the county. High anxiety! Thanks for any advice. ...read more

Hello and thank you all for your existence. This is my first posting. My DS, who is almost 3, has allergies to peanut, tree nuts (pistachio, hazelnut, Brazil nut), sesame, and egg. My husband just received a job offer to relocate to the Tampa area. I've spent all day ...read more