Allergy shots (doctor, specialist, remedy, price)

[mbeckoff1]

My son , 12 years old, has been getting allergy shots for about 18 months. I don't know how to handle the move. SHould I wait and see if he is allergic to things in NC or should I just continue with the combo that he has been receiving in NJ? What do NC doctors do? Will they take the combos that he has been getting in NJ or will they insist on testing him?

Thanks

Melissa

[SunnyKayak]

I would call your local physician or pharmicist on what they would recommend as the best remedy and a good allergy specialist to the area you are relocating to.

[NC man]

Originally Posted by mbeckoff1

My son , 12 years old, has been getting allergy shots for about 18 months. I don't know how to handle the move. SHould I wait and see if he is allergic to things in NC or should I just continue with the combo that he has been receiving in NJ? What do NC doctors do? Will they take the combos that he has been getting in NJ or will they insist on testing him?

Thanks

Melissa

What is it he is allergic to? NC is tops in regards to pollen and grass allergies I struggle every spring and fall, summer, winter not so bad, Had to get shots but never really helped. I would ask the doctor to consult a local doctor for advice on the impact to your son since he would know whats bad here.

[Asheville Native]

Don't ask for medical advice on the internet, ask your son's doctor.

[shaylahc]

Allergy shots never did anything for me. I am very allergic to grass and ragweed and have done fine in NC for the past 9 years. I tend to have some problems from Feb-May with asthma and allergies, but it's nothing a little Zyrtec and some pulmicort can't lick.
Good luck with your move!

[mbeckoff1]

He is allegric to grass , dust and trees. After getting the shots for 18 months, here in NJ, he is doing much better. The doctor , in NJ, wants him to continue in NC with shots. I really leaning towards seeing how he is in NC and taking it from there.

Melissa

PS - I have also learned in life that Doctors don't know everything and that parents need to trust their own judgement.

[joanchris2000]

I am allergic to same types of things...my allergies were getting under control in CT, ok through summer when we moved here (I continued with shots, from formula used in CT) into winter, spring (February here!) hit me like crazy, even my husband who isn't usually very sensitive unless he's out cutting the grass was sniffling and sneezing. The tree pollen here is AWFUL. Suggest you continue with the shots, you'll lose a lot by stopping and having to restart and from my experience and what I've heard NC is really bad for allergy sufferers.

[mm_mary73]

Originally Posted by mbeckoff1

He is allegric to grass , dust and trees. After getting the shots for 18 months, here in NJ, he is doing much better. The doctor , in NJ, wants him to continue in NC with shots. I really leaning towards seeing how he is in NC and taking it from there.

Melissa

PS - I have also learned in life that Doctors don't know everything and that parents need to trust their own judgement.

He won't necessarily be sensitive to the same things here. Who gives his injections? Is he on maintainence dose? Will his allergist give him enough medication to last until y'all establish with an allergist here? You are correct, healthcare practitioners don't know everything, but your child was in enough distress that you took him to the allergist in Jersey and had him tested and he's much better. It will not be better here pollen-wise. ((cough-cough)) **snort** aaaaaaaaaa-choo!!! There is a price to pay for all the pretty flowers.....

[dandevder]

Ask your sons allergist the best way to plan for your move. He may give you something like zyrtec or claritin to help take the edge off during your transition time between doctors. Take a copy of his medical records including the results from previous allergy testing.

They will have to adjust his medication, but should be pretty easy to do. It will also depend on which season you are planning your move. Start contacting Doctors before your move to do telephone interviews with them. If you will be down visiting the area house hunting, make a few appointments with the doctors to see who you would like to use for your sons treament. It will make your transition to a new doctor much easier. Best of luck on your move!

[mm_mary73]

Originally Posted by mm_mary73

He won't necessarily be sensitive to the same things here. Who gives his injections? Is he on maintainence dose? Will his allergist give him enough medication to last until y'all establish with an allergist here? You are correct, healthcare practitioners don't know everything, but your child was in enough distress that you took him to the allergist in Jersey and had him tested and he's much better. It will not be better here pollen-wise. ((cough-cough)) **snort** aaaaaaaaaa-choo!!! There is a price to pay for all the pretty flowers.....

Oh, and get the "formula" if you can for his medication - that may help your new allergist!