RE: Bug bite/sting allergies

[Guest guest]

Are you sure it's related to ant bites?

My son was on one of the SSRIs (can't remember which one) and he developed a

rare photoallergic reaction when the warmer weather came and he started to spend

more time in the sun. He had these huge hives all over him and they were itchy.

I noticed they were only on parts of his body exposed to the sun. A

dermatologist confirmed that it was a reaction involving the SSRI and sun

exposure so we had to switch.

Thought I'd pass that along just in case.

Rhoda

Bug bite/sting allergies

Are allergic reactions to bites/stings common in families?

My 3.5 yr old " typical " son reacted to fire ant bites (3) on his feet with

hives over ALL his body this afternoon- SCARY! He's gotten a few bites in his

lifetime without this reaction. I spoke to our local nurse and she said the

doctor might want to give us an epipack for future issues. We go in on Wednesday

for a well-baby check-up for our daughter so we'll talk to her then.

I personally welt up from mosquito bites, but it's localized.

Just curoius to know if this is common in family with immune issues.

- in Mobile, AL (the port of entry of fire ants into the USA!- no joke!)

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[Guest guest]

, this is very enlightening. My 12 year old daughter reacted on her foot

and last week on her arm although we don't know to what. I personally don't

react unusually to stings/bites.

From: carriecox@...

Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:15:52 -0500

Subject: Bug bite/sting allergies

Are allergic reactions to bites/stings common in families?

My 3.5 yr old " typical " son reacted to fire ant bites (3) on his feet with hives

over ALL his body this afternoon- SCARY! He's gotten a few bites in his lifetime

without this reaction. I spoke to our local nurse and she said the doctor might

want to give us an epipack for future issues. We go in on Wednesday for a

well-baby check-up for our daughter so we'll talk to her then.

I personally welt up from mosquito bites, but it's localized.

Just curoius to know if this is common in family with immune issues.

- in Mobile, AL (the port of entry of fire ants into the USA!- no joke!)

______________________________________

" You must write for children in the same way as you do for adults, only better. "

-Maxim Gorky (Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov)

" Don't ask who's influenced me. A lion is made up of the lamb he's digested, and

I've been reading all my life. " -Giorgos Seferis (Greek Poet)

Reality lies beyond the horizon... Wonderwegian

www.wonderwegian.blogspot.com

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[Guest guest]

Rhoda,

I'm 99% sure it was the ant bites. The hives started within minutes. He's not

on any medication and was in the shade when it happened.

I've heard of antibiotics causing sun sensitivities but not SSRIs. Interesting!

Thanks!

-

Bug bite/sting allergies

Are allergic reactions to bites/stings common in families?

My 3.5 yr old " typical " son reacted to fire ant bites (3) on his feet with

hives over ALL his body this afternoon- SCARY! He's gotten a few bites in his

lifetime without this reaction. I spoke to our local nurse and she said the

doctor might want to give us an epipack for future issues. We go in on Wednesday

for a well-baby check-up for our daughter so we'll talk to her then.

I personally welt up from mosquito bites, but it's localized.

Just curoius to know if this is common in family with immune issues.

- in Mobile, AL (the port of entry of fire ants into the USA!- no joke!)

______________________________________

" You must write for children in the same way as you do for adults, only

better. " -Maxim Gorky (Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov)

" Don't ask who's influenced me. A lion is made up of the lamb he's digested,

and I've been reading all my life. " -Giorgos Seferis (Greek Poet)

Reality lies beyond the horizon... Wonderwegian

www.wonderwegian.blogspot.com

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