swellmomma Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 How were things at the allergist with your dd yesterday? Any answers to her reaction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm not Nakia, and I hope she chimes in here, but it wasn't an allergy. Her dd has/had some sort of virus, which, while serious is just a virus. [Nakia, I hope I didn't step on your toes, but I have to say, I was pretty concerned and was so relieved when I heard it wasn't life threatening allergies I answered Swellmomma. :001_smile:] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm not Nakia, and I hope she chimes in here, but it wasn't an allergy. Her dd has/had some sort of virus, which, while serious is just a virus. [Nakia, I hope I didn't step on your toes, but I have to say, I was pretty concerned and was so relieved when I heard it wasn't life threatening allergies I answered Swellmomma. :001_smile:] Awesome! That's what I had been hoping they would find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi! Thanks for remembering, Brandy, and thanks for chiming in, Pam. You girls are so awesome! Yes, we got a very good and reassuring report. Just as our pediatrician suspected, it is not an allergy. It is idiopathic uticaria with angioedema, probably caused by a virus of some kind. The allergist said about 10% of population has it. He also said she will probably have it again the next time her body is stressed in any way, by illness, emotional stuff, heat, etc. Unfortunately, this could go on for years. But he gave us good advice for what to do for future outbreaks. The swelling throat, tongue, and diarrhea were caused by the angioedema, which is just deeper tissue swelling. So, while this will be annoying, we can relax and know she is fine! Thank God!! Again, thanks for asking and all the thoughts and prayers. In a way, you all have been more supportive and caring than people I know IRL. I really appreciate you all. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Whew!!! That's WONDERFUL news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm so glad this isn't a lifelong food allergy! I hope it doesn't last for years though. I've never heard of this. Can it be life threatening the way a food allergy can? Does it interfere with her breathing? What crazy things our bodies do sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm sorry she got a virus (how did she get it??). But, I am soooo relieved it isn't a food allergy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm so glad this isn't a lifelong food allergy! I hope it doesn't last for years though. I've never heard of this. Can it be life threatening the way a food allergy can? Does it interfere with her breathing? What crazy things our bodies do sometimes! No, it's not like a food allergy in that it does not cause an anaphylactic reaction. Rarely, severe angioedema can cause airway restriction, but again, it is very very rare. If we treat it with antihistamines at the first sign, she will be fine. And her biggest problem was the hives.; the angioedema she had was of the lips and face. Yes, our bodies do some crazy things for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm sorry she got a virus (how did she get it??). But, I am soooo relieved it isn't a food allergy!!! We have no idea what the virus is. We will probably never know. She does have a cold, and that could be it. He said the virus usually happens anytime 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the uticaria starts. Her cold symptoms started 6 days after the lip swelling started. It is a very strange thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Whew!!! That's WONDERFUL news!! Yes it is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyeska Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 :hurray: I am so relieved for you that it isn't food allergies!!! ...and that you know what causes the problem and have a solution. Hopefully it will work its way out of her system quicker than they predict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow, odd but GREAT news!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Very glad for you and your daughter. Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks again everyone! We are so relieved and thankful. Again, I appreciate your caring and concern. It means a lot to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Just some more :grouphug:! So happy to hear. I know someone who was hospitalized due to hives, fever, dehydration, etc. They thought it was allergies, but it wasn't. Very stressful either way, but I'm so glad it's not a food allergy!!! So glad you have answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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