Really, really, really fed up with DS allergies.

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That is it really.

The list is ever increasing. We seem to have nearly daily reactions. His eczema, which had cleared up fantastically, has broken out again, I'm looking down at red, weeping skin now. Got no idea what has brought that on.

Fed up of being on edge, for example had family round and spent the whole time moving cups and plates out of DS reach, while thinking 'don't you realise you CAN NOT leave that there'

I just wish the allergies would fuck of and then fuck of some more.

Hi, sorry to hear ur having to move things out of reach because no one is understanding they can't leave things lying around. I know how u feel. My daughter can't have anything lying around her either. Milk and products containing any trace of milk or egg are life fretning for her.i stress every day how important it is and only now that she has epipens r family and friends being a bit more considerate. I was so furious that now they r so shocked. I still find myself thinking why is no one listening. Is it a mixture of allergies ur baby has? :-)

little my family are fantastic and totally understand, it's more my constant worry about it, I get a bit neurotic so start moving stuff. Probably drives them bonkers. Sorry your family didn't get it glad they do now.

Dairy and Egg is the main ones, he is 3 years old so starting to know that can not touch stuff.

I think one of the most difficult issue with severe allergies is dealing with family . They piss me off , the allergies I can cope with .

I find the hardest part is dealing with the outside world, at home we have things sorted so that's not stressful. Parents of DD's friends allowing their little ones to wipe her with cheese, ffs!! I end up feeling neurotic and isolated which is daft because I'm not alone, I just feel it would be rude to keep reminding people to be more careful. Too British perhaps?!

Much sympathy. My hands are a huge great mess at the moment and I have no clue why. I just want to peel all the skin off them

It is tough.

I find it much easier home. When out, especially when invited to others home, it gets difficult.

Hello. Just wanted to send you a hug and to let you know you're not alone. You sound a lot like me. It's tough and I also wish allergies would do one!

I find it easier at home as we can 'control' the environment somewhat.

My DP's family are a nightmare and think it's all in my head. I wish they would do one too!

Mine are great, but I still feel on edge.

My Dd is 6 now, and at school. It's a constant worry!

Good luck and I hope you figure out what's aggravating the eczema. Could it be the heat and pollen? We have that too and it seems so unfair that dd has a list of allergies that need both arms when skin prick testing, hayfever and eczema!

Big hugs to you and your little one. Xxx

I've only just been pointed to mumsnet to find some sanity. I have a 16 month old girl who has a severe alergy to peanuts and intolerance/alergy to chicken, eggs, wheat/gluten and dairy. Eating out has become a very distant memory. The feeling that some members of the family are not taking things seriously really hits home.
My daughters eczema flares up at a drop of a hat after she has had a cold or infection. Curve balls start coming from things that are usually fine - suncream, emolient any food or juice. I can control the known and the guessed at but how can I control the 'one-off'? I have to second guess every event which is really starting to weigh heavy!

More hugs. Know how you feel. Allergies just suck and it is so wearing day in day out. I'm always questioning whether it's me being over protective and neurotic or other people being stupidly casual. I have lost my rag with a few people and that generally does the trick.