Allergist Update

We are thrilled that we got some definite answers to Kaitlyn's hives issue yesterday! She went to see a new allergist and have some testing done. She is NOT allergic to anything anymore!! Not peanuts, wheat, dust, mold, trees, dogs, grass, etc like we had thought over the last 2 years! The bummer was she got stuck 25 separate times on her back which she obviously didn't like! Going to the OR was a much easier experience surprisingly:) He said that she definitely has Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria. Basically that means long term, unexplained hives. He wants to keep her on the Zyrtec to avoid flare ups. He said she was being under treated and needs a full tsp not just a 1/2 tsp. He said we could do it on an as needed basis but then it will be like a cat trying to catch its tail...its better to be preventative. We go back and see him right after Christmas. He does want to test her for a penicillin allergy. They are coming up with a test for it after Jan 1st. I questioned the milk allergy because she did test neg for a dairy allergy and he said she could 100% be lactose intolerant and still not be allergic to milk. Its an intolerance not an allergy. The GI Specialist will take care of that issue he said. I really liked this allergist and am so happy to know we can cross the allergist off her list of doctors:) He said her hives are just going to be a nuisance and when they flare up they will look pretty bad but they are harmless. Thats about it. Now we move back to the GI dr and work on scheduling her Endoscopy. Back to the OR:( At least we know the hives and stomach pains are not related to any type of food allergy. Hate to have her go back to the OR but we are finally getting somewhere with figuring out whats going on!