Allergic to mosquito's!!!????

Kimberly,

I'm so sorry!

From what I know, allergic reactions tend to either really worsen w/age or
subside almost completely. Hmm...that really narrows it down for you, doesn't
it?! I guess my point is you really should have her checked out by an
allergist very soon. You don't want to take the chance that her reactions will
get more severe. I'm not trying to alarm you, but this could be
life-threatening if it gets worse and you aren't prepared with something to
lessen the effects quickly.

In your shoes, I would look for a pediatric allergist vs. an allergist if you
have the choice. They should both be on equal footing as far as education
goes. But, this may turn out to be a long term concern. If so, you might
prefer starting with a specialist who has a knack (hopefully) with children, so
future visits won't be dreaded. Also, explain to them the level of increased
reactions in a short period of time. Make sure the scheduler is reminded that
mosquito season is upon us and this is time-sensetive so you can get in sooner
vs. later. If possible, have your general physician's nurse or referral
coordinator make the call. They will often get physician courtesy to get you
to the front of the line. After all, the specialist gets his/her largest
patient base from referrals. So, they want to keep your FP happy

Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)

Kimberly,

I'm so sorry!

From what I know, allergic reactions tend to either really worsen w/age or
subside almost completely. Hmm...that really narrows it down for you, doesn't
it?! I guess my point is you really should have her checked out by an
allergist very soon. You don't want to take the chance that her reactions will
get more severe. I'm not trying to alarm you, but this could be
life-threatening if it gets worse and you aren't prepared with something to
lessen the effects quickly.

In your shoes, I would look for a pediatric allergist vs. an allergist if you
have the choice. They should both be on equal footing as far as education
goes. But, this may turn out to be a long term concern. If so, you might
prefer starting with a specialist who has a knack (hopefully) with children, so
future visits won't be dreaded. Also, explain to them the level of increased
reactions in a short period of time. Make sure the scheduler is reminded that
mosquito season is upon us and this is time-sensetive so you can get in sooner
vs. later. If possible, have your general physician's nurse or referral
coordinator make the call. They will often get physician courtesy to get you
to the front of the line. After all, the specialist gets his/her largest
patient base from referrals. So, they want to keep your FP happy

Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)

Kimberly,

I'm so sorry!

From what I know, allergic reactions tend to either really worsen w/age or
subside almost completely. Hmm...that really narrows it down for you, doesn't
it?! I guess my point is you really should have her checked out by an
allergist very soon. You don't want to take the chance that her reactions will
get more severe. I'm not trying to alarm you, but this could be
life-threatening if it gets worse and you aren't prepared with something to
lessen the effects quickly.

In your shoes, I would look for a pediatric allergist vs. an allergist if you
have the choice. They should both be on equal footing as far as education
goes. But, this may turn out to be a long term concern. If so, you might
prefer starting with a specialist who has a knack (hopefully) with children, so
future visits won't be dreaded. Also, explain to them the level of increased
reactions in a short period of time. Make sure the scheduler is reminded that
mosquito season is upon us and this is time-sensetive so you can get in sooner
vs. later. If possible, have your general physician's nurse or referral
coordinator make the call. They will often get physician courtesy to get you
to the front of the line. After all, the specialist gets his/her largest
patient base from referrals. So, they want to keep your FP happy

Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)

When I read the insert for Elocon, the cream it stated it is not recommended in
children under two. I guess I want to know if it helped and if there was any
reaction to the cream itself. She is now 19 months.

Thank you all for being so supportive!!

One other question, I wonder if this is a clue to their zygosity... Do you
think since Emma does not have a reaction to insect bites and Aislyn does, they
must be fraternal? Or can identical twins be different in this way?
~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

When I read the insert for Elocon, the cream it stated it is not recommended in
children under two. I guess I want to know if it helped and if there was any
reaction to the cream itself. She is now 19 months.

Thank you all for being so supportive!!

One other question, I wonder if this is a clue to their zygosity... Do you
think since Emma does not have a reaction to insect bites and Aislyn does, they
must be fraternal? Or can identical twins be different in this way?
~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

When I read the insert for Elocon, the cream it stated it is not recommended in
children under two. I guess I want to know if it helped and if there was any
reaction to the cream itself. She is now 19 months.

Thank you all for being so supportive!!

One other question, I wonder if this is a clue to their zygosity... Do you
think since Emma does not have a reaction to insect bites and Aislyn does, they
must be fraternal? Or can identical twins be different in this way?
~Kimberly
Mommy to Alexis Iliana 07/17/99 and
Emma Elidia & Aislyn Gabriela 10/01/02
come see us...
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aislynemma/

I totally agree with seeing an allergist ASAP! Summer is coming and if she
is in a situation where she gets multiple bites, there is definitely the
possibility of an anaphylactic reaction. I would get her tested and carry
an Epipen at all times.

Don't let the Docs be so quick to dismiss it.

Peggy

"Missy in Indiana" wrote in message
...
Kimberly,

I'm so sorry!

From what I know, allergic reactions tend to either really worsen w/age or
subside almost completely. Hmm...that really narrows it down for you,
doesn't
it?! I guess my point is you really should have her checked out by an
allergist very soon. You don't want to take the chance that her reactions
will
get more severe. I'm not trying to alarm you, but this could be
life-threatening if it gets worse and you aren't prepared with something
to
lessen the effects quickly.

In your shoes, I would look for a pediatric allergist vs. an allergist if
you
have the choice. They should both be on equal footing as far as education
goes. But, this may turn out to be a long term concern. If so, you might
prefer starting with a specialist who has a knack (hopefully) with
children, so
future visits won't be dreaded. Also, explain to them the level of
increased
reactions in a short period of time. Make sure the scheduler is reminded
that
mosquito season is upon us and this is time-sensetive so you can get in
sooner
vs. later. If possible, have your general physician's nurse or referral
coordinator make the call. They will often get physician courtesy to get
you
to the front of the line. After all, the specialist gets his/her largest
patient base from referrals. So, they want to keep your FP happy

Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)

I totally agree with seeing an allergist ASAP! Summer is coming and if she
is in a situation where she gets multiple bites, there is definitely the
possibility of an anaphylactic reaction. I would get her tested and carry
an Epipen at all times.

Don't let the Docs be so quick to dismiss it.

Peggy

"Missy in Indiana" wrote in message
...
Kimberly,

I'm so sorry!

From what I know, allergic reactions tend to either really worsen w/age or
subside almost completely. Hmm...that really narrows it down for you,
doesn't
it?! I guess my point is you really should have her checked out by an
allergist very soon. You don't want to take the chance that her reactions
will
get more severe. I'm not trying to alarm you, but this could be
life-threatening if it gets worse and you aren't prepared with something
to
lessen the effects quickly.

In your shoes, I would look for a pediatric allergist vs. an allergist if
you
have the choice. They should both be on equal footing as far as education
goes. But, this may turn out to be a long term concern. If so, you might
prefer starting with a specialist who has a knack (hopefully) with
children, so
future visits won't be dreaded. Also, explain to them the level of
increased
reactions in a short period of time. Make sure the scheduler is reminded
that
mosquito season is upon us and this is time-sensetive so you can get in
sooner
vs. later. If possible, have your general physician's nurse or referral
coordinator make the call. They will often get physician courtesy to get
you
to the front of the line. After all, the specialist gets his/her largest
patient base from referrals. So, they want to keep your FP happy

Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)

I totally agree with seeing an allergist ASAP! Summer is coming and if she
is in a situation where she gets multiple bites, there is definitely the
possibility of an anaphylactic reaction. I would get her tested and carry
an Epipen at all times.

Don't let the Docs be so quick to dismiss it.

Peggy

"Missy in Indiana" wrote in message
...
Kimberly,

I'm so sorry!

From what I know, allergic reactions tend to either really worsen w/age or
subside almost completely. Hmm...that really narrows it down for you,
doesn't
it?! I guess my point is you really should have her checked out by an
allergist very soon. You don't want to take the chance that her reactions
will
get more severe. I'm not trying to alarm you, but this could be
life-threatening if it gets worse and you aren't prepared with something
to
lessen the effects quickly.

In your shoes, I would look for a pediatric allergist vs. an allergist if
you
have the choice. They should both be on equal footing as far as education
goes. But, this may turn out to be a long term concern. If so, you might
prefer starting with a specialist who has a knack (hopefully) with
children, so
future visits won't be dreaded. Also, explain to them the level of
increased
reactions in a short period of time. Make sure the scheduler is reminded
that
mosquito season is upon us and this is time-sensetive so you can get in
sooner
vs. later. If possible, have your general physician's nurse or referral
coordinator make the call. They will often get physician courtesy to get
you
to the front of the line. After all, the specialist gets his/her largest
patient base from referrals. So, they want to keep your FP happy

Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)

wrote:

One other question, I wonder if this is a clue to their zygosity... Do you
think since Emma does not have a reaction to insect bites and Aislyn does,
they
must be fraternal? Or can identical twins be different in this way?

If identical, they probably have the same genetic *tendency* towards allergies,
but the exact allergies they actually develop might differ due to their
exposure. I don't think one having a particular allergy and the other not
necessarily proves anything.

--Helen