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Complicated 2 yr old Host of Symptoms, Vac Rem needed plz
My son is 2 years 7 months old. He was born via emergency c-section after a 24 hr induced labour. Went to c-section as he was distressed. Full of mucous after birth went straight to skin to skin contact and a breastfeed then into an incubator for 24 hours. My pregnancy was without any health complications except I was verbally abused throughout the pregnancy by my partner and spent a lot of time crying. He had brochiolitis at 6 weeks old. Unvaccinated until 1 week ago when he slammed his middle right finger in the kitchen door and fractured it, had to have surgery under general anasthetic and tetanus immunoglobulin and also dip/tet/pertussis vaccination both in the left arm. He had slight redness but now its gone red and big lump under the injection site which is looking bruised and is getting bigger in size. He is exceedingly clingy to me. Wanting lots of cuddles and me to sleep in his bed and cuddle him at night.This is new behaviour since the hospital last week. He has had chronic constipation since 5 months on the introduction of solids, which then went to diarrhea from the age of 12 months after he was given a dose of ceflacor antibiotics for a chest/ear infection, his diarrhea alternated with constipation and undigested food until 2 years of age. He slowly came right over the past 6 months in the bowels.Cannot tolerate cows dairy products. He had cradle cap since few months old then he went onto eczema which is dry red and itchy.He also has dry scalp. His eczema is on his legs(especially behind the knees,very itchy and red) and the arms. Somewhat on his neck/back. None on his face,hands or stomach or feet. Though he does have bumpy skin on his tummy. He has not been on steroid cream I prefer to put a natural cream/oil/ointment on him several times a day when he is itchy. He has cleared up for a few months at the most once(im not sure why)and then he has flared up again recently. I have taken him to see the homeopath I believe that may have been attributable for his clear up recently. At the moment he was given thuja 130c for his vaccination. Hypericum 30c and ruta grav/symphytum 12c for his finger. I try as much as possible to give him a natural diet with low meat(especially low red meat), low sugar especially refined he does have some biscuits few times a week. Sensitive to being told off. He is bullied a bit by his brother who is 4 yrs older. Gets very naughty when tired. A history of waking up screaming since a baby. Adores bananas and would eat all day every day if he could. A hair test showed up he was sensitive to bananas so we restricted them. Suffers from hayfever with streaming eyes and nose which then goes to green gungy nose. Low immune system. He was fully breastfed until 9 months of age and then went onto formula(I was 3 months pregnant at the time)he didn't talk until 2 years of age. Walked early at 10 1/2 months. Good weight for age. Crys a lot and doesn't sleep well at night. I am worried about the lump on his arm where the vaccination was given please advise what to do for that. Any other suggestions or advice gratefully received thank you.sazrim on 2006-12-31
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The vaccination site should be no problem without requiring any further attention. The bruising around the injection site is far more likely to be where he has bumped himself on the arm while playing (which active 2 year olds do!).
From all the symptoms you describe, it does sound like your son has a number of allergies - that he is hyperallergenic. Upset digestion, itchy skin, hay fever, tiredness (poor sleep), and general malaise are all medical symptoms of ongoing allergic reaction to things. So have you taken him to a medical allergy specialist for more detailed testing? This is harmless, and will determine precisely what the allergies are, if any. Do you agree that it is much better to know exactly what you are treating, instead of blindly guessing at remedies and withholding favourite foods?
What is this 'hair test' you described? What are the details of what is being tested for and how the testing procedure works medically? If you are not sure of this, please ask the tester to explain it fully to your satisfaction.
Please let us know any results!
From all the symptoms you describe, it does sound like your son has a number of allergies - that he is hyperallergenic. Upset digestion, itchy skin, hay fever, tiredness (poor sleep), and general malaise are all medical symptoms of ongoing allergic reaction to things. So have you taken him to a medical allergy specialist for more detailed testing? This is harmless, and will determine precisely what the allergies are, if any. Do you agree that it is much better to know exactly what you are treating, instead of blindly guessing at remedies and withholding favourite foods?
What is this 'hair test' you described? What are the details of what is being tested for and how the testing procedure works medically? If you are not sure of this, please ask the tester to explain it fully to your satisfaction.
Please let us know any results!
ZepOz last decade
I'd continue with your Homeopath, if you trust him or her.
And ITDisagree with ZepOz that the bruising your son has is likely caused by bumping himself. How coincidental would that be, that he'd bump himself on exactly the same spot he recently received a vaccination???
It might be helpful to take your son to an allergist, but having dealt with allergists for 7 years, I'd doubt it. I don't believe that they (medical doctors, allergists, etc) have any real clue how to treat allergies. They'll tell you to practice strict avoidance, but that doesn't even remotely address the problem. FTR, all three of my children have had 'food allergies' and eczema, so I know of what I speak.
My youngest had bleeding wounds from her eczema until she was treated using Homeopathy. Now her eczema is completely gone, she's healthy and eats pretty much anything she wants except dairy and eggs (only because i haven't introduced them, she's only 20 months old).
Anyway, good luck. I think you're on the right path.
Have you called your Homeopath about the bump on the child's arm?
And ITDisagree with ZepOz that the bruising your son has is likely caused by bumping himself. How coincidental would that be, that he'd bump himself on exactly the same spot he recently received a vaccination???
It might be helpful to take your son to an allergist, but having dealt with allergists for 7 years, I'd doubt it. I don't believe that they (medical doctors, allergists, etc) have any real clue how to treat allergies. They'll tell you to practice strict avoidance, but that doesn't even remotely address the problem. FTR, all three of my children have had 'food allergies' and eczema, so I know of what I speak.
My youngest had bleeding wounds from her eczema until she was treated using Homeopathy. Now her eczema is completely gone, she's healthy and eats pretty much anything she wants except dairy and eggs (only because i haven't introduced them, she's only 20 months old).
Anyway, good luck. I think you're on the right path.
Have you called your Homeopath about the bump on the child's arm?
josiewales last decade
Sazrim,
You do not say how long since the vaccination that the redness and lump started. If you mean within hours then that is normal. So is the clinginess and fever. But then also, your child has just had a major trauma requiring surgery! No wonder he is clingy and unhappy! That's all a very scary thing for a 2yo to handle. But they bounce back quick, you see.
I would still recommend a trip to an allergist. They are trained in this subject for years - it is their speciality. At least you will know what it is you are dealing with, however you decide to treat it.
Incidentally, Josie, I happen to be allergic to a number of things including some foods. It took a visit to an allergist to determine exactly what I was allergic to. And since I'm over 50 now, I DO personally know of what I speak by first-hand experience.
You do not say how long since the vaccination that the redness and lump started. If you mean within hours then that is normal. So is the clinginess and fever. But then also, your child has just had a major trauma requiring surgery! No wonder he is clingy and unhappy! That's all a very scary thing for a 2yo to handle. But they bounce back quick, you see.
I would still recommend a trip to an allergist. They are trained in this subject for years - it is their speciality. At least you will know what it is you are dealing with, however you decide to treat it.
Incidentally, Josie, I happen to be allergic to a number of things including some foods. It took a visit to an allergist to determine exactly what I was allergic to. And since I'm over 50 now, I DO personally know of what I speak by first-hand experience.
ZepOz last decade
ZepOz, I didn't comment on your knowledge of allergies, since I have no way of knowing what that is. All I said, regarding your post, was that I disagreed about the cause of the child's bruise.
I don't, however, disagree that an allergist *might* be able to tell you what you are allergic to. I do maintain that they don't treat the underlying problem. None of the allergists we've visited even attempt to.
And I'm sure you know that there are a lot of people whose allergies don't show up with RASTs or SPT (and I'm not talking about IgG allergies, either). I have a friend whose child keeps breaking out in hives and they've had every allergy test under the sun performed and it's all negative. Their tests are not infallible. And in children the rate of false negatives *and* false positives is even higher.
My own child was having a host of allergic symptoms and we had a RAST done and a SPT done. The RAST showed a minor allergy to white potato and the SPT showed NO allergy to white potato and a delayed *minor* allergy to corn. That was it. But, her digestive system was a mess and she still has scars and discoloration (almost a year later) from the eczema. I am biased, with good reason.
Nonetheless, I'd never suggest someone *not* to go to an allergist, but I would (do) caution against putting ones faith entirely on the results and suggestions coming from an allergist (or any allopathic dr).
I don't, however, disagree that an allergist *might* be able to tell you what you are allergic to. I do maintain that they don't treat the underlying problem. None of the allergists we've visited even attempt to.
And I'm sure you know that there are a lot of people whose allergies don't show up with RASTs or SPT (and I'm not talking about IgG allergies, either). I have a friend whose child keeps breaking out in hives and they've had every allergy test under the sun performed and it's all negative. Their tests are not infallible. And in children the rate of false negatives *and* false positives is even higher.
My own child was having a host of allergic symptoms and we had a RAST done and a SPT done. The RAST showed a minor allergy to white potato and the SPT showed NO allergy to white potato and a delayed *minor* allergy to corn. That was it. But, her digestive system was a mess and she still has scars and discoloration (almost a year later) from the eczema. I am biased, with good reason.
Nonetheless, I'd never suggest someone *not* to go to an allergist, but I would (do) caution against putting ones faith entirely on the results and suggestions coming from an allergist (or any allopathic dr).
josiewales last decade
thank you both for your comments, it helps to hear everyone elses own experiences and what they have tried to help themselves. My point of view tends towards yours josiewales. In terms that we are only allergic or intolerant to things because of an underlying malfunction in our body systems. I myself believe that seeking to right these malfunctions rather than treating the symptoms(allergies etc)is the right course of action. The bump on his arm came up one week post vaccination. It is a very hard lump right under the injection site and is accompanied by a bruise which is now fading but the hard lump like a marble remains. I can't take him to the homeopath etc as its holiday time here so was hoping to arrest this new vac development by seeking online help here. I have had problems all my life with psoriasis since 4 yrs of age and dairy intolerance since a baby. I was injected and dosed almost to the point of death in my first year with numerous drugs and antibiotics(in the end it was garlic lol that saved me!).Thank goodness my mum turned to alternative health like homeopathy, herbs, grandma remedies etc. I notice that I don't have hayfever problems if I take care of myself and have a healthy diet.If I start to slip and eat white bread,white sugar, too much meat then I start sneezing and end up having to have my nasal spray from the DR.
sazrim last decade
Josie,
You are correct in that people whould not put their faith entirely in medical advice from anyone. Instead, they should REALLY examine it closely, every time. Ask questions. Regardless of who it is from. And if they are not satisfied, they should seek another opinion (and be equally critical of them too). Don't you agree?
The point of any allergy test is to identify the problem in the first place. And it is often not entirely certain - that's accepted as a limitation of technology today. The point being that once you know what the problem is, you can formlate how you will address it. But without having at least a clue, any proposed remedy will be just a wild stab in the dark - a vague and probably useless guess. Personally, I like to know what is really wrong with me BEFORE I start taking any remedy.
As for your child's eczema, here's some helpful info on what causes it (hint: it's not always an allergy!): http://www.eczemacontrol.com.au/understanding/whatIsEczema.a...
Sazrim, if the vaccination had injured your child as you believe, any bruising (and severe pain as a result) would have shown up within hours, not a week later. I suspect it is something else - possibly to do with the surgery. I also suspect you have confused his overall (and quite expected) response to major trauma and surgery as some sort of reaction to the vaccination. I suggest your concern is misplaced - that the vaccination had no negative effect on him whatsoever, but it looks like you won't be convinced by me. So good luck treating your child.
You are correct in that people whould not put their faith entirely in medical advice from anyone. Instead, they should REALLY examine it closely, every time. Ask questions. Regardless of who it is from. And if they are not satisfied, they should seek another opinion (and be equally critical of them too). Don't you agree?
The point of any allergy test is to identify the problem in the first place. And it is often not entirely certain - that's accepted as a limitation of technology today. The point being that once you know what the problem is, you can formlate how you will address it. But without having at least a clue, any proposed remedy will be just a wild stab in the dark - a vague and probably useless guess. Personally, I like to know what is really wrong with me BEFORE I start taking any remedy.
As for your child's eczema, here's some helpful info on what causes it (hint: it's not always an allergy!): http://www.eczemacontrol.com.au/understanding/whatIsEczema.a...
Sazrim, if the vaccination had injured your child as you believe, any bruising (and severe pain as a result) would have shown up within hours, not a week later. I suspect it is something else - possibly to do with the surgery. I also suspect you have confused his overall (and quite expected) response to major trauma and surgery as some sort of reaction to the vaccination. I suggest your concern is misplaced - that the vaccination had no negative effect on him whatsoever, but it looks like you won't be convinced by me. So good luck treating your child.
ZepOz last decade
ITA that seeks alternate opinions and questioning *all* advice is the best strategy.
I disagree, though, with the assertion (assumption??) that an allergist can 'identify' a problem at all. Taking the results from an allergist (even results you've 'examined' and questioned) and assuming you've had your 'problem' identified is foolish. You might have identified an allergen (or not, as we've agreed to the technological limitations of testing) but you have not identified the underlying problem.
Homeopathy does not treat 'food allergies.' Homeopathy does not even recognize any such thing (from what I've been told). So, going to a Homeopath and seeking a remedy for a dairy allergy is nonsensical. Suggesting that someone do allergy testing before embarking on Homeopathic treatment doesn't make sense. It might, though, make a parent feel better.
I'm not sure if that link was for me, Zep, but my daughter doesn't have eczema anymore. ;) Nonetheless, I've read pretty much every eczema site out there, back when I began searching for answers. Incidentally, Homeopathy was one of the last things I turned to. Unfortunately.
I disagree, though, with the assertion (assumption??) that an allergist can 'identify' a problem at all. Taking the results from an allergist (even results you've 'examined' and questioned) and assuming you've had your 'problem' identified is foolish. You might have identified an allergen (or not, as we've agreed to the technological limitations of testing) but you have not identified the underlying problem.
Homeopathy does not treat 'food allergies.' Homeopathy does not even recognize any such thing (from what I've been told). So, going to a Homeopath and seeking a remedy for a dairy allergy is nonsensical. Suggesting that someone do allergy testing before embarking on Homeopathic treatment doesn't make sense. It might, though, make a parent feel better.
I'm not sure if that link was for me, Zep, but my daughter doesn't have eczema anymore. ;) Nonetheless, I've read pretty much every eczema site out there, back when I began searching for answers. Incidentally, Homeopathy was one of the last things I turned to. Unfortunately.
josiewales last decade
Josie-
my own experiences with myself and my son who developed eczema mirror yours. Modern medicine is very ill equipped to understand or 'cure' allergies. all doctors can do really is some testing to help you avoid triggers, and then 'control' symptoms with drugs, ie, suppression. So to find a 'cure' we must look outside standard medical practice. In my opinion, homeopathy is probably the best choice, though it requires skilled help in the form a very good homeopathy.
by and large, standard medical treatment is a waste of time for allergies, and probably always will be.
John
my own experiences with myself and my son who developed eczema mirror yours. Modern medicine is very ill equipped to understand or 'cure' allergies. all doctors can do really is some testing to help you avoid triggers, and then 'control' symptoms with drugs, ie, suppression. So to find a 'cure' we must look outside standard medical practice. In my opinion, homeopathy is probably the best choice, though it requires skilled help in the form a very good homeopathy.
by and large, standard medical treatment is a waste of time for allergies, and probably always will be.
John
john34 last decade
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