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ANSWERS FROM KAREN:
QUESTION: I have stinging, burning, scratchy feeling all over my body. I am using sarna lotion and zyrtec.
I have a bipolar illness and lots of anxiety. Also on klonapin, zoloft, lithium. Still very painful skin.
ANSWER: It sounds to me like you're having an allergic reaction to one of the many chemicals you're putting
into your body. I would speak with your primary care physician and let them know of your reaction. It could be
serious, so don't put it off. If your body is trying to tell you that something isn't working, listen to it! Let me
know if you get a diagnosis of the itching.
QUESTION: Our son has us baffled. He is 18 months old and has been sick with a stomach flu for 6 days. On the
night that he started to feel good, we notice that he has white wheals all over his fingers and feet. After about an hour
of no activity playing), they go away. But as soon as he gets up and plays he gets them
again. We haven't had any new foods and no new cleaning products in the house. He has been inside
alot the last few days because he has been sick. His doctor feels that it is an allergic reaction
(allergy). We just can't imagine from what? Any suggestions? They have him on allergy meds. and a
steroid to prevent spreading and swelling.
ANSWER: Your doctor thinks it's an allergic reaction, but he doesn't know to what? What kind of allergy meds is he
on? He could be having a reaction to the meds. You say he has the stomach flu. Perhaps something he ate is giving
him an allergic reaction. White Wheals? Don't know what that is. I'd get your doctor to give you more information than
"an allergic reaction" so you can treat it properly. Perhaps he needs to be tested for food allergies. Check with your
health practitioner.
ANSWERS FROM DAVID:
QUESTION: I have read that some immune herbs are useful in addressing immune
overactivity (ie.allergic reactions). I am looking for leads on herbs to
investigate or any useful information regarding allergy treatment and
herbs. Could you please tell me a natural or herbal remedy for thrush? >>
ANSWER: I think you are talking about the medicinal mushrooms such as Maitake, Shitake and Reishi
(Ganoderma's), they are immune amphoterics, harmonizing the immune system, lowering hyper response and
elevating hypo response.
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