Does anyone have a pediatric allergist they can recommend? My little guy has been suffering this season. Claritin did nothing, the pediatrician had him on Rx Flonase but...
Meighan D. replied:
Dr. Shah. She is part of Advanced Allergy & Asthma (near Target). She is wonderful.
Lisa T. replied:
Dr Backman in Monroe
Jennifer S. replied:
Dr Backman or Dr Vexler in Monroe. Allergy and Asthma care of Fairfield County.
Sue V. replied:
Dr. Richard Lee is the absolute best. See link above.
Jessica B. replied:
All the doctors at Advanced Allergy Care are great. I was in your situation a few years ago. The doctors here got us through it. My youngest has been doing desensitization which is also working.
Adrienne K. replied:
my youngest goes to Dr. Bell also, for food allergies, he is great.
Sheri L. replied:
We see Dr. Lee. I like him more than Dr. Shah. Shah wanted us to make some very drastic changes in our house whereas Dr. Lee is much more realistic.
Heather C. replied:
Another vote for Dr. Shah
Melanie R. replied:
Another Dr Backman in Monroe
Dawn N. replied:
Dr Bell - ascdocs.com (Advanced Specialty Care-Allergy and Asthma) great with both kids and adults and seems like a problem-solver, asks a lot of questions and really listens to understand.
Jessica B. replied:
Dr Lee is one we see from ASC Allergy Asthma. I have a SIL who is also one of the RN's there.
Becky F. replied:
I asked about this on another site and this guy said that he used to do the allergy injections, tried different allergy meds and nose sprays but nothing worked for him except for this bottle which he found out about from a stranger who told him about it. I was just at Chamomile's today in Danbury and they said they can't keep it on the shelves, so I have him holding 2 bottles for me. My son did allergy injections before, and they really worked! However we didn't continue after going for 3 to 4 consecutive years and his allergies are bad again. He was good last year and the year before, but this year is just crazy because of the extreme weather change. We used to see Dr Bell. He's a great doctor. I am having my daughter see Dr Shah soon though. Heard good things about her. And yes, everyone says local honey works, so I'll be trying that too with my kids.
Jillian C. replied:
I take my daughter to Dr. Dave at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Care in Danbury. However, the most effective thing we've found is to try to limit her exposure as much as possible. She stays indoors for recess and gym, and as soon as she gets home from school I have her shower and wash her hair. We keep the windows shut, and this week we've been running the AC. All of this is a pain, but it does help her and I figure it's only for 4 or 5 weeks each year. Good luck!
Jillian C. replied:
http://www.ascdocs.com/allergy-and-asthma/
Liang-Fang C. replied:
Dr. Bell in Advanced Allergy & Asthma Care in Danbury. http://ascdocs.com
Ashley R. replied:
We saw Dr. Bell for food allergies but that practice was great!
Can anyone recomend a great rheumatologist? My allergist is on hail mary passes on diagnosing my mysterious, painful, debilitating disorder and wants to pass me back to...
MakerGrey replied:
I don't know if she's the best, as she's the only rheumatologist I've ever dealt with, but Jenna Thomason at Harborview has done wonders for me. She's taken me from "who knows, maybe it's gout, maybe you have crummy joints?" agony to being pain free and I love her for it. Edit: I want to add that the Harborview system has taken great care of me so far. During a particularly nasty episode they were able to get me in to see **someone** as it would be easier to get an appointment with the specialist. I might be the outlier. I have no idea. But thus far it seems that they're actively working to improve the quality of my life, which is in stark contrast to many of my experiences in the medical world.
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waxmoronic replied:
I see Dr. Anthony Krajcer at Polyclinic, his bedside manner is a little cold but he does seem like he really cares about getting me the help I need.
Neoncoral replied:
I've been under the care of Sue Romanick since 2011. She was the only medical professional who traced my issues back to an autoimmune disorder, rather than blaming it on a car accident that happened three years ago. She's in Bellevue and it can take a while to get in, but I highly recommend her.
Cfchicka replied:
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sirthomasthecat replied:
Get a copy of your medical records and lab work etc. Make sure they are correct. Check out: www.autoinflammatory.org and rarediseases.org Best tip I ever got: You are your doctors boss. No one is looking out for you- except you.
MrsWhatsit-75 replied:
Do you have Ehlers Danlos syndrome? https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
Does anyone know the pediatric allergist Dr. Bell? He was recommended by my pediatrician. Looking for any feedback, thanks.
Maria A. replied:
We see Dr Lee at the same practice... He is super nice. We like him a lot. My oldest goes to him for allergy and asthma.
Deborah C. replied:
Dr Bell is very nice and capable...Dr Lee is wonderful and very funny. When Alex was little he really liked Dr Lee. We still go to that practice, but switched to a Dr in Ridgefield.
Maria A. replied:
I've never been to Dr. Bell... So it is totally up to you and your thoughts on switching. We really do like Dr. Lee though.
Does anyone have recommendations for an allergist in the Danbury area that deals with kids?
Suchada P. replied:
Dr Lee right by chase bank exit 8 I can get you exact address if you need
Nadia C. replied:
Dr Lee! We tool Charlotte there
Marla R. replied:
Andrea, if you think the allergies are food related, I would recommend going to Connie Marcy in Brookfield, she is a holistic health practitioner. She is the one who helped me when Jack was a baby (when the doctors couldn't). Good luck!
Lauren L. replied:
Dr. Lee. If food allergies, also consider Mt Sinai's pediatric food allergy institute as consult. But here, I love Dr. Lee