XP from multliples: The pedi gave us a referral to the allergist for the first week in November. What should I expect from our first appointment at the allergist's office? Thanks!
if you can bring another adult with you- that would probably be helpful. That way you have someone to entertain/keep the boys busy while you ask questions/take notes etc. When you make your apt you should be able to find out if they are planning to do a scratch/skin test or a RAST (bloodwork) test or both. If you are doing skin testing you'll need to pull certain meds in advance (like benedryl, hydracortizone etc.) so that they don't effect the results.
Bring a list of the trigger foods and reactions that you've noticed.
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if you can bring another adult with you- that would probably be helpful. That way you have someone to entertain/keep the boys busy while you ask questions/take notes etc. When you make your apt you should be able to find out if they are planning to do a scratch/skin test or a RAST (bloodwork) test or both. If you are doing skin testing you'll need to pull certain meds in advance (like benedryl, hydracortizone etc.) so that they don't effect the results.
Bring a list of the trigger foods and reactions that you've noticed.
Thats great advice!
I know it's can be challenging waiting in a dr's office. I would try to take them separately. Do you have someone who can watch baby A while B is testing. then have a separate time for the next baby. The appointment can take up to two hours. You will want to comfort both children so I would try to have an extra set of hands. good luck!
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if you can bring another adult with you- that would probably be helpful. That way you have someone to entertain/keep the boys busy while you ask questions/take notes etc. When you make your apt you should be able to find out if they are planning to do a scratch/skin test or a RAST (bloodwork) test or both. If you are doing skin testing you'll need to pull certain meds in advance (like benedryl, hydracortizone etc.) so that they don't effect the results.
Bring a list of the trigger foods and reactions that you've noticed.
Thats great advice!
I know it's can be challenging waiting in a dr's office. I would try to take them separately. Do you have someone who can watch baby A while B is testing. then have a separate time for the next baby. The appointment can take up to two hours. You will want to comfort both children so I would try to have an extra set of hands. good luck!