I have severe environmental and food allergies. I am also breastfeeding my 3 month old son and suffering through the summer. Today I am going to get new tests done to see exactly what I am allergic to environmentally (a few years ago I was allergic to 24 out of the 27 things they tested me for and had to give me a shot to stop the reactions before I went into anaphylaxis). I also received a shot to help with my allergies that lasted about 3 months while I started my desensitization process (taking 4 shots a week). Is it safe for me to take the shot that helped for 3 months while breastfeeding ? It wasn't kenelog (or however you spell it) it was something else...which I can't remember the name.
2007-07-09 02:46:56 · 3 answers · asked by Angela 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I don't know about that shot that lasts three months; I have never even heard of it in the U.S. However, I nursed for five years of my life and I know you can safely take desensitation shots and you can also use a steroidal nasal spray. That kind of nasal spray will not dry up your milk or effect the baby.
2007-07-09 08:17:05 · answer #1 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, allergy shots are considered to be safe while nursing. Of course, the best person to ask this question to is your allergist, pediatrician, or general practitioner...or get opinions from them all and make a decision from there.
2007-07-10 22:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by briggszilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best person to answer your question is your doctor. Don't take the word of any layperson. Your doctor knows what meds you are taking. Don't risk problems with your self and your baby. Congrats on your little one. Good luck.
2007-07-09 02:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by puanani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋