My 6 year old boy has had problems with a lack of focus, lots of energy, trouble being quiet in school etc etc. Because his teacher has made it very clear that she will keep him back if his behaviour does not improve, I am currently trying to find an answer. Unfortunatley the teachers opinion seems to be that my parently skills need work >:( (which as you can imagine went down a treat). I do not believe his behaviour is bad enough to fall into the ADHD basket.
I recently had an IgG test done and it came back with a 'serious' allergy to to House dust Mites. Could Dust Mites be causing his behavioural issues as well? He doesn't seem to show an significant physical signs of the allergy and all the other allergy areas (such as Food, Animals, Grass etc) came back as negative (food was 'low').
I would appreciate any advice and especally any confirmation (if there is one) that this could be the answer I have been looking for and therefore something I can actively do to help him.
Concerned Mum, :'(
Sandra - Australia
I recently had an IgG test done and it came back with a 'serious' allergy to to House dust Mites. Could Dust Mites be causing his behavioural issues as well? He doesn't seem to show an significant physical signs of the allergy and all the other allergy areas (such as Food, Animals, Grass etc) came back as negative (food was 'low').
I would appreciate any advice and especally any confirmation (if there is one) that this could be the answer I have been looking for and therefore something I can actively do to help him.
Concerned Mum, :'(
Sandra - Australia
I am a severe sufferer.
All of the postings are correct.
Extreme hot water washing, no carpets - none!!!! - no drapes - wood or another hard material - prescription antihistimines help - U.V. lights in the furnace and a portable unit to kill the mites - a hepa filter on the furnace or in other rooms - dust mite spray - special pajamas ( try drydreams.com ) - tight fitting shirt like under armour, they keep the items off of the skin while allowing the skin to stay cool - sleep with these shirts and similar long johns, not to stay warm but the hockey style actually keep you cool - leather or similar furniture
The final suggestion is very important. Forced air natural gas is brutal as it blows the stuff all over you. Blocking the vents only helps to a certain degree. Change to a boiler with radiant heating and stop the air movement.
Best of luck. Do all of these and you will benefit. If you are a severe sufferer and you try shortcuts you will suffer worse as time goes on.
All of the postings are correct.
Extreme hot water washing, no carpets - none!!!! - no drapes - wood or another hard material - prescription antihistimines help - U.V. lights in the furnace and a portable unit to kill the mites - a hepa filter on the furnace or in other rooms - dust mite spray - special pajamas ( try drydreams.com ) - tight fitting shirt like under armour, they keep the items off of the skin while allowing the skin to stay cool - sleep with these shirts and similar long johns, not to stay warm but the hockey style actually keep you cool - leather or similar furniture
The final suggestion is very important. Forced air natural gas is brutal as it blows the stuff all over you. Blocking the vents only helps to a certain degree. Change to a boiler with radiant heating and stop the air movement.
Best of luck. Do all of these and you will benefit. If you are a severe sufferer and you try shortcuts you will suffer worse as time goes on.