Creon causing hives??

[izemmom]

This is probably not relevant at all, but here goes.

Last week my neighbor's two boys both broke out in hives at the same time, about an hour after lunch. They had both had Oscar Meyer Lunchables for lunch. They've had them before, so she wasn't immediately suspicious of that being the cause. But, after ruling many other things out, she contacted Oscar Meyer and learned that the turkey in both of these lunchables had been through a new treatment process and a different facility that is usualy used for foods sold in this region. There had been other reports of reactions. I'm not sure if a recall was planned, or not.

My point in posting is simply to say that sometimes "old" food can cause a "new" recation!

I hope you find a cause soon so you can avoid another itchy reaction! Best of luck!

 

[izemmom]

This is probably not relevant at all, but here goes.

Last week my neighbor's two boys both broke out in hives at the same time, about an hour after lunch. They had both had Oscar Meyer Lunchables for lunch. They've had them before, so she wasn't immediately suspicious of that being the cause. But, after ruling many other things out, she contacted Oscar Meyer and learned that the turkey in both of these lunchables had been through a new treatment process and a different facility that is usualy used for foods sold in this region. There had been other reports of reactions. I'm not sure if a recall was planned, or not.

My point in posting is simply to say that sometimes "old" food can cause a "new" recation!

I hope you find a cause soon so you can avoid another itchy reaction! Best of luck!

 

[izemmom]

This is probably not relevant at all, but here goes.

Last week my neighbor's two boys both broke out in hives at the same time, about an hour after lunch. They had both had Oscar Meyer Lunchables for lunch. They've had them before, so she wasn't immediately suspicious of that being the cause. But, after ruling many other things out, she contacted Oscar Meyer and learned that the turkey in both of these lunchables had been through a new treatment process and a different facility that is usualy used for foods sold in this region. There had been other reports of reactions. I'm not sure if a recall was planned, or not.

My point in posting is simply to say that sometimes "old" food can cause a "new" recation!

I hope you find a cause soon so you can avoid another itchy reaction! Best of luck!

 

[izemmom]

This is probably not relevant at all, but here goes.

Last week my neighbor's two boys both broke out in hives at the same time, about an hour after lunch. They had both had Oscar Meyer Lunchables for lunch. They've had them before, so she wasn't immediately suspicious of that being the cause. But, after ruling many other things out, she contacted Oscar Meyer and learned that the turkey in both of these lunchables had been through a new treatment process and a different facility that is usualy used for foods sold in this region. There had been other reports of reactions. I'm not sure if a recall was planned, or not.

My point in posting is simply to say that sometimes "old" food can cause a "new" recation!

I hope you find a cause soon so you can avoid another itchy reaction! Best of luck!

 

[izemmom]

This is probably not relevant at all, but here goes.
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<br />Last week my neighbor's two boys both broke out in hives at the same time, about an hour after lunch. They had both had Oscar Meyer Lunchables for lunch. They've had them before, so she wasn't immediately suspicious of that being the cause. But, after ruling many other things out, she contacted Oscar Meyer and learned that the turkey in both of these lunchables had been through a new treatment process and a different facility that is usualy used for foods sold in this region. There had been other reports of reactions. I'm not sure if a recall was planned, or not.
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<br />My point in posting is simply to say that sometimes "old" food can cause a "new" recation!
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<br />I hope you find a cause soon so you can avoid another itchy reaction! Best of luck!

 

[dlo2977]

This is her third large bottle of the new formulation of the Creon, so I don't think it is the cause. The only new food she had that morning was a blueberry Eggo. She eats blueberries and has had regular eggo waffles before, but I supposed there could be some dye or additive in the blueberry eggo. We have not used any new soaps, lotions, detergent etc and both the ER doc and dermatologist said hives are almost always caused by something systemic and not contact. She hasn't had anymore since yesterday afternoon. Her last benadryl dose was around 4 pm yesterday and my husband checked on her with a flashlight twice during the night and she was fine. She didn't wake up with any but was scratching herself a little so I did give her 1 more dose. I have never heard that you can't take benadryl with CF....I was instructed to by both doctors so I hope that's not the case!

 

[dlo2977]

This is her third large bottle of the new formulation of the Creon, so I don't think it is the cause. The only new food she had that morning was a blueberry Eggo. She eats blueberries and has had regular eggo waffles before, but I supposed there could be some dye or additive in the blueberry eggo. We have not used any new soaps, lotions, detergent etc and both the ER doc and dermatologist said hives are almost always caused by something systemic and not contact. She hasn't had anymore since yesterday afternoon. Her last benadryl dose was around 4 pm yesterday and my husband checked on her with a flashlight twice during the night and she was fine. She didn't wake up with any but was scratching herself a little so I did give her 1 more dose. I have never heard that you can't take benadryl with CF....I was instructed to by both doctors so I hope that's not the case!

 

[dlo2977]

This is her third large bottle of the new formulation of the Creon, so I don't think it is the cause. The only new food she had that morning was a blueberry Eggo. She eats blueberries and has had regular eggo waffles before, but I supposed there could be some dye or additive in the blueberry eggo. We have not used any new soaps, lotions, detergent etc and both the ER doc and dermatologist said hives are almost always caused by something systemic and not contact. She hasn't had anymore since yesterday afternoon. Her last benadryl dose was around 4 pm yesterday and my husband checked on her with a flashlight twice during the night and she was fine. She didn't wake up with any but was scratching herself a little so I did give her 1 more dose. I have never heard that you can't take benadryl with CF....I was instructed to by both doctors so I hope that's not the case!

 

[dlo2977]

This is her third large bottle of the new formulation of the Creon, so I don't think it is the cause. The only new food she had that morning was a blueberry Eggo. She eats blueberries and has had regular eggo waffles before, but I supposed there could be some dye or additive in the blueberry eggo. We have not used any new soaps, lotions, detergent etc and both the ER doc and dermatologist said hives are almost always caused by something systemic and not contact. She hasn't had anymore since yesterday afternoon. Her last benadryl dose was around 4 pm yesterday and my husband checked on her with a flashlight twice during the night and she was fine. She didn't wake up with any but was scratching herself a little so I did give her 1 more dose. I have never heard that you can't take benadryl with CF....I was instructed to by both doctors so I hope that's not the case!

 

[dlo2977]

This is her third large bottle of the new formulation of the Creon, so I don't think it is the cause. The only new food she had that morning was a blueberry Eggo. She eats blueberries and has had regular eggo waffles before, but I supposed there could be some dye or additive in the blueberry eggo. We have not used any new soaps, lotions, detergent etc and both the ER doc and dermatologist said hives are almost always caused by something systemic and not contact. She hasn't had anymore since yesterday afternoon. Her last benadryl dose was around 4 pm yesterday and my husband checked on her with a flashlight twice during the night and she was fine. She didn't wake up with any but was scratching herself a little so I did give her 1 more dose. I have never heard that you can't take benadryl with CF....I was instructed to by both doctors so I hope that's not the case!

 

[Rebjane]

My daughter recently had these wierd hives, they lasted off/on for 2 weeks. I was going crazy trying to figure it out. She had a cold a few weeks prior but not a "big deal" type cold. I did end up bringing her to the pediatrician and she was pretty sure it was a reaction to a virus. And eventually it will go away; which it did. It was my daughter's immune response to a viral infection. About the Benadryl; the reason you want to avoid Benadryl is because it dries you out.. It dries out secretions, like mucus and congestion which makes it harder for CF'ers to clear stuff from their lungs and could potentially set you up for getting an infection. However, I have used Benadryl on my daughter a few times; once was for the hive thing going on I stated above because it was so bad her face and neck had swollen. She also had it when they thought she was having a reaction to an antibiotic. I would check with your CF doc and find out how much benadryl is ok and their thoughts on it. I tend to avoid Benadryl unless it is absolutely necessary. HTH

 

[Rebjane]

My daughter recently had these wierd hives, they lasted off/on for 2 weeks. I was going crazy trying to figure it out. She had a cold a few weeks prior but not a "big deal" type cold. I did end up bringing her to the pediatrician and she was pretty sure it was a reaction to a virus. And eventually it will go away; which it did. It was my daughter's immune response to a viral infection. About the Benadryl; the reason you want to avoid Benadryl is because it dries you out.. It dries out secretions, like mucus and congestion which makes it harder for CF'ers to clear stuff from their lungs and could potentially set you up for getting an infection. However, I have used Benadryl on my daughter a few times; once was for the hive thing going on I stated above because it was so bad her face and neck had swollen. She also had it when they thought she was having a reaction to an antibiotic. I would check with your CF doc and find out how much benadryl is ok and their thoughts on it. I tend to avoid Benadryl unless it is absolutely necessary. HTH

 

[Rebjane]

My daughter recently had these wierd hives, they lasted off/on for 2 weeks. I was going crazy trying to figure it out. She had a cold a few weeks prior but not a "big deal" type cold. I did end up bringing her to the pediatrician and she was pretty sure it was a reaction to a virus. And eventually it will go away; which it did. It was my daughter's immune response to a viral infection. About the Benadryl; the reason you want to avoid Benadryl is because it dries you out.. It dries out secretions, like mucus and congestion which makes it harder for CF'ers to clear stuff from their lungs and could potentially set you up for getting an infection. However, I have used Benadryl on my daughter a few times; once was for the hive thing going on I stated above because it was so bad her face and neck had swollen. She also had it when they thought she was having a reaction to an antibiotic. I would check with your CF doc and find out how much benadryl is ok and their thoughts on it. I tend to avoid Benadryl unless it is absolutely necessary. HTH

 

[Rebjane]

My daughter recently had these wierd hives, they lasted off/on for 2 weeks. I was going crazy trying to figure it out. She had a cold a few weeks prior but not a "big deal" type cold. I did end up bringing her to the pediatrician and she was pretty sure it was a reaction to a virus. And eventually it will go away; which it did. It was my daughter's immune response to a viral infection. About the Benadryl; the reason you want to avoid Benadryl is because it dries you out.. It dries out secretions, like mucus and congestion which makes it harder for CF'ers to clear stuff from their lungs and could potentially set you up for getting an infection. However, I have used Benadryl on my daughter a few times; once was for the hive thing going on I stated above because it was so bad her face and neck had swollen. She also had it when they thought she was having a reaction to an antibiotic. I would check with your CF doc and find out how much benadryl is ok and their thoughts on it. I tend to avoid Benadryl unless it is absolutely necessary. HTH

 

[Rebjane]

My daughter recently had these wierd hives, they lasted off/on for 2 weeks. I was going crazy trying to figure it out. She had a cold a few weeks prior but not a "big deal" type cold. I did end up bringing her to the pediatrician and she was pretty sure it was a reaction to a virus. And eventually it will go away; which it did. It was my daughter's immune response to a viral infection. About the Benadryl; the reason you want to avoid Benadryl is because it dries you out.. It dries out secretions, like mucus and congestion which makes it harder for CF'ers to clear stuff from their lungs and could potentially set you up for getting an infection. However, I have used Benadryl on my daughter a few times; once was for the hive thing going on I stated above because it was so bad her face and neck had swollen. She also had it when they thought she was having a reaction to an antibiotic. I would check with your CF doc and find out how much benadryl is ok and their thoughts on it. I tend to avoid Benadryl unless it is absolutely necessary. HTH

 

[hmw]

Re: the Benadryl, yes- many antihistamines are contraindicated for use in those with CF due to how they affect secretions. But this is a general rule that would apply to us using it intentionally to address respiratory symptoms, I'd think, and not for temporary use in an acute situations such as this one. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Benadryl has a very valuable place as treatment for allergic reactions where it's benefits would outweigh the temporary 'drying' effects that might occur w/ it's use- especially if a dr has told us to use it.

 

[hmw]

Re: the Benadryl, yes- many antihistamines are contraindicated for use in those with CF due to how they affect secretions. But this is a general rule that would apply to us using it intentionally to address respiratory symptoms, I'd think, and not for temporary use in an acute situations such as this one. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Benadryl has a very valuable place as treatment for allergic reactions where it's benefits would outweigh the temporary 'drying' effects that might occur w/ it's use- especially if a dr has told us to use it.

 

[hmw]

Re: the Benadryl, yes- many antihistamines are contraindicated for use in those with CF due to how they affect secretions. But this is a general rule that would apply to us using it intentionally to address respiratory symptoms, I'd think, and not for temporary use in an acute situations such as this one. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Benadryl has a very valuable place as treatment for allergic reactions where it's benefits would outweigh the temporary 'drying' effects that might occur w/ it's use- especially if a dr has told us to use it.

 

[hmw]

Re: the Benadryl, yes- many antihistamines are contraindicated for use in those with CF due to how they affect secretions. But this is a general rule that would apply to us using it intentionally to address respiratory symptoms, I'd think, and not for temporary use in an acute situations such as this one. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Benadryl has a very valuable place as treatment for allergic reactions where it's benefits would outweigh the temporary 'drying' effects that might occur w/ it's use- especially if a dr has told us to use it.

 

[hmw]

Re: the Benadryl, yes- many antihistamines are contraindicated for use in those with CF due to how they affect secretions. But this is a general rule that would apply to us using it intentionally to address respiratory symptoms, I'd think, and not for temporary use in an acute situations such as this one. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Benadryl has a very valuable place as treatment for allergic reactions where it's benefits would outweigh the temporary 'drying' effects that might occur w/ it's use- especially if a dr has told us to use it.