Does anyone know how to stop this swelling or why this is happening? This had not happened before with dogs. This once happened a few years ago when a plant bloomed near his window of his bedroom.
I would hate to have to give our dogs away or make their yard way in the back of our property as we really love these dogs.
Replied by Charlotte (Asheville, Nc) on 01/15/2012
Hi David, Is it possible that your dogs might be getting pesticide residue on their fur that might be causing your son's lips to swell? I had a similar issue after we had our yard sprayed (just once) for mosquitoes last summer. The effects of the spray lasted a good month and whenever I had contact with our dogs, my lips would become numb and swell slightly. I finally figured out it was the pesticide from the spray that was all over the yard causing the issue! Even thunder showers didn't completely wash away the pesticide. You might try giving your dogs a bath with holistic shampoo and see if that helps. I hope so! Let us know how it goes. Good luck to you, CharlotteReplied by David (Riverside, Ca.) on 01/16/2012
Thanks Charlotte!
I'll try this and see what happens. My wife seems to think our son has hives but I did spray the yard with pesticides!
Replied by Timh (Louisville, Usa) on 01/16/2012
David, consider Flax Oil daily to reduce the inflammatory response. Also there are a good many Homeopathic formulas specifically for allergies & inflamation. For immediate relief even consider a children's Tylinol.
My amateur 2 cents, and good luck.
Replied by David (Riverside, Ca.) on 01/17/2012
Hi Tim, Do you rub the flax oil on the lips or drink it? ThanksReplied by Sophie (Dayton, Ohio, Usa) on 01/17/2012
It seems to me that your son may have multiple allergies. An allergic response can be different in different people -- some experience sinus symptoms while others have swelling or hives. Allergies can also begin at any time. You can exhibit no allergic response to something for years, then suddenly develop symptoms. The fact that the lip swelling occurred both when exposed to a certain plant pollen and also to the dog may indicate allergies to both.
An allergist or perhaps pediatrician can do a simple "prick test" to find out what your son is allergic to. If your son has lip swelling as an allergic response, it may gradually become worse or he may develop other unpleasant or severe reactions. Please have him tested for allergies to at least rule out the possibility. I have multiple outdoor and animal allergies, and have been successfully treated with allergy injections since childhood. The purpose of the allergy shots is to gradually expose the body to the allergen so that the body's natural response and immunity will develop.
Replied by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 01/18/2012
David, the Flax Oil would proly only be effective by drinking. If he is under 100 lb I would begin w/ two spoons daily for about a week and then cut down to one spoon. Be sure to keep the F Oil refrigerated. If his condition doesn't improve in a few weeks, add the patented supplement Celadrin® as it is a very potent anti-inflammatory substance. Recently I suffered an acute phase of arthritis in my hands and fingers that was somewhat crippling with my daily regimen of Flax Oil and Fish Oil not doing any justice to the situation. Almost immediately after supplementing Celadrin® my symptoms resolved and have remained so. I think they sell a children's and an adult's strength.
Hope this helps and good luck; report progress.
Replied by David (Riverside, Ca.) on 01/18/2012
Thank you Timh for the advice! We will try it.
As well as everyone else that responded to my post!
My son is 20 and still lives with us and has no health insurance. We have been told that in Mexicali there is a medical clinic that does the "needle prick" test as that is all we can afford at this time.
I was told this Dr. is good at what he does and is inexpensive. Here in the United States medical services are EXTREMELY STEEP IN PRICE!
Appreciated everyone's help!
So far, as long as my son stays away from the dogs he is fine. But I know the dogs miss him.
We have ordered the Kefir grains on Ebay to see if Kefir milk helps him as well. I will report back to share what happens either way.
The posters on Earth Clinic are awesome!!!!
