Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
Kingston54
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Did anyone develop allergies after having their LO?
Kingston54
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I never had seasonal allergies. Since the winter ended, off and on I haven't been feeling great. I finally went to the doctor and she said I had fluid behind my ears and some congestion in my throat. She said I probably have allergies! I told her I never did and she said they could develop at any time and often do after having a baby.
She put me on Claritin once a day until the first frost. I feel like it's helping a little, but definitely not 100%.
Anyone else? If so, what works for you?
Thanks 
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Re: Did anyone develop allergies after having their LO?
No, the opposite happened to me. I used to have really bad allergies and took an allergy shot once a week. After I had DD, I did have any allergy issues so I quit getting my shot to see if I would have any allergy issues without it and I have NO allergy issues so far anyway! Having a child really does wacky things to a womans body!!!
Another thing I have noticed that has changed since having DD is my bowel movements. TMI I know, but I used to have a really easy time going #2 and now it takes a lot longer. WIERD!
Nursed without dairy, egg, soy, peanut, treenut, fish, shellfish or beef for over a year.
Currently tandem nursing dairy, egg, and shellfish free.
DS born via emergency c/s after 20 hrs of labor. DD successful VBAC!
Learning Liam
My allergies have drastically improved since pregnancy. I rarely have issues, and when I do they aren't as severe and don't last as long.
Before pregnancy, I took Claritin every day. I also had two prescription nose sprays -- Astelin and a steroid one. I used the Astelin twice a day, and the steroid one when it got really bad. Even then, I often had a persistent cough that only went away when I left town overnight.
My doctor also suggested (when Claritin alone didn't work) that I try switching to Zyrtec. Sometimes one works better than the other, so you can try that before adding other meds.
Oh, and the prescription nose sprays are allergy-related and non-addictive -- not like Afrin.
I didn't develop sesonal allergies but I did become allergic to pain medication after I quit BFing when she was 6mos.
I still can only take Tylenol. If I try any other pain meds (Advil, Midol, etc...) then I have almost flu like symptoms for 5 or more HOURS after taking them.
Missed m/c 2/29/08; D&C 3/5/08