Moving to Florida

[pigletgirl]

It would be cruel for you to move your allergy ridden daughter to Florida. You say she's allergic to mold. Why would Florida even be on your radar?

 

[LiveYourLife]

Good luck to you.

 

[smadath]

It's hard to find a good pediatric allergist in this area. DD has a peanut allergy and when she had her first reaction, we were presented with 2 options for pediatric allergists.

That's a good point. However, since OP is willing to uproot and move several states away, I'd think driving an hour or two to get a second opinion from a good allergist wouldn't be out of the question. Always best to make sure the decision is the right one before you move! imho, at least.

 

[*pixie*dust*]

Her allergies are one of the main reason why we do want to move and like I've said before we don't have to be in the Orlando area only if my husband got the job at Disney would we move there. We'd like to be around Deltona or maybe Lakeland. We've been feeling a pull to move to Florida for the past year, and when her allergist said a move there would improve her condition it felt like the push we needed to take a serious look at moving. It doesn't help much that we're snowed in currently with 15 inches and Thursday is going to be -25 degrees with windchill. We prefer much more warmer climate our girls have also asked several times if we could move to Florida.

And just to be clear our daughter will not be without insurance as she has two. One through her biological father's company and one through my husbands. And we will not move without a job that offers quality insurance. He's actually quite happy at his current job and will only leave if it's for a job in Florida.

Will your state allow you to move your DD out of state away from her Bio Dad? Many states have restrictions on how far you can move without specific consent. Just a side note to consider.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Will your state allow you to move your DD out of state away from her Bio Dad? Many states have restrictions on how far you can move without specific consent. Just a side note to consider.

Perhaps the OP plans to use the "medical need" to move away from allergens as a reason if her DD's father contests the move.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

They would be $800 (insurance does pay $100 of it otherwise it would $900) for a once a week 4 month supply. But her doctor would put her on them twice a week so that's actually a price for 2 months and she'd be on twice a week for 6 months! Plus we have to pay to have the doctor give her the shot as well.

I feel like I'm repeating myself and having to justify our decision. Our Allergist has already compared her allergies to those in Florida and did a test on the most common ones (those were the 7 that didn't have reaction!) and she would be fine in Florida. Yes, she could develop them over time there and she can grow out them here and grow into new ones! I didn't ask for opinions on how to treat my daughters allergies I asked for some direction for finding employment. I'm not trying to be rude but reading the same thing over and over again isn't helping me! I don't need or want any opinions on her allergies as we have a DOCTOR for that! I came here because I can usually get great advice on things, however instead of giving me advice on what I'm asking about, I feel as if I'm being judge.

And to clarify I do actually have a job I just work at home so that I can be a stay at home mom. She is also not my only child I have another who's only in school until 11 each day and need to be here for her. And my girls are involved in numerous extra curricular activities that they couldn't do if I worked a normal 9-5.

Well to be fair the biggest emphases on your post HAVE been regarding your DD's allergies.

 

[sam_gordon]

Maybe we will pass each other in moving vans on the interstate! I moved here (Lexington) 12 years ago. My ragweed allergy makes me miserable every spring and summer, I sneeze nonstop, eyes swell, it's the worst. And the cold, oh the the cold. I haven't left the house since Sunday, snowed in and going stir crazy! I dream of the day we can move south. I grew up in florida and Alabama. Bless the deep south.

Hi Neighbor!

 

[Happyinwonerland]

Howdy! Hope you're staying warm!

 

[sam_gordon]

Howdy! Hope you're staying warm!

I am. I'm just pissed because my car can't climb the hill in front of my house. Every other car in the neighborhood (including DW's van) does just fine... mine, not so much.

Are you hanging in there?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I would think desert conditions would be best for tree grass pollen issues.

Fla is more of a tropical, wet, growth year round climate.

If she had any mold allergies she would go nuts in fla climate.

My daughter has mold allergies. This is only an issue of a residence contains mold.

So I disagree that someone with such an allergy would go nuts.

I am Severely allergic to grass.

But my worst allergic reactions were...in South Carolina during Azalea season.

On the topic of shots--we had them in Virginia for about 2-3 years. The expense wasn't in giving the injection--that was very cheap. It was the actual serum that cost an arm and a leg. My daughter and I each had 2 vials. High deductible, so we were on the hook for the first 2-3 sets of vials, depending on if we had other medical expenses that would speed up is reaching deductible. I don't recall the cost...and I don't remember our deductible (anywhere from $3-$5K, I just don't recall). We usually met it by May. If no other medical expenses, it might be a but later In the summer.

OP--if you desire to move to Florida, I wouldn't worry so much about allergens. (I saw no improvement moving from Florida to Virginia except that I could have a little break in winter. So I don't know that Florida is necessarily more awful than any place else generally speaking.)

I would rather focus on whether the move is appropriate for your family at all.

 

[North of Mouse]

I've never met a single one who gives the shots themselves. All allergy clinics have an allergy nurse who gives the shots so there aren't any office visits or doctor fees.

True, I was severely allergic to Ragweed when living near Lexington, KY, saw my allergist just twice - had to have prednisone first - then immediately put on shots. Would receive my shot from the nurse - wait my 15min. (in case of another bad reaction) then went on my way. Last week of Aug. through late winter is the season there - otherwise I had no problems. So happy to move back down south.

The amount the OP quoted for just the injections seem way to much IMO - also insurances should pay much more in my experience.

 

[lauradis]

My daughter has mold allergies. This is only an issue of a residence contains mold.

So I disagree that someone with such an allergy would go nuts.

I am Severely allergic to grass.

But my worst allergic reactions were...in South Carolina during Azalea season.

On the topic of shots--we had them in Virginia for about 2-3 years. The expense wasn't in giving the injection--that was very cheap. It was the actual serum that cost an arm and a leg. My daughter and I each had 2 vials. High deductible, so we were on the hook for the first 2-3 sets of vials, depending on if we had other medical expenses that would speed up is reaching deductible. I don't recall the cost...and I don't remember our deductible (anywhere from $3-$5K, I just don't recall). We usually met it by May. If no other medical expenses, it might be a but later In the summer.

OP--if you desire to move to Florida, I wouldn't worry so much about allergens. (I saw no improvement moving from Florida to Virginia except that I could have a little break in winter. So I don't know that Florida is necessarily more awful than any place else generally speaking.)

I would rather focus on whether the move is appropriate for your family at all.

Having half lived in fla as a child I can tell you mold grows outside all over the place in fla or any humidity area.

outside all over.

so whats the difference of living in a house in xxxx or xxxx place if you can't go out side.

If op wants to move to Florida lets not sugar coat it for avoidance of allergies.

 

[Happyinwonerland]

I just want to add that cities in florida are on the lists of best places for allergy sufferers. Cities in Kentucky are on the lists for worst places.

 

[Happyinwonerland]

I am. I'm just pissed because my car can't climb the hill in front of my house. Every other car in the neighborhood (including DW's van) does just fine... mine, not so much.

Are you hanging in there?

I haven't left the house all week. I'm about to venture out and re-stock the fridge before this ice storm hits!

Seriously 2017 , we are florida bound!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Having half lived in fla as a child I can tell you mold grows outside all over the place in fla or any humidity area.

outside all over.

so whats the difference of living in a house in xxxx or xxxx place if you can't go out side.

If op wants to move to Florida lets not sugar coat it for avoidance of allergies.

The statement was that Florida is somewhat exceptional for this allergen. My daughter has a mold allergy.

I am not getting into the debate on whether or not this state is appropriate for her in regards to allergies. I am merely commenting on statements such as -- those with mold allergies will go nuts.

My daughter goes outside. As do I.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I just want to add that cities in florida are on the lists of best places for allergy sufferers. Cities in Kentucky are on the lists for worst places.

We have found that living in a coastal area helps. The breezes help to disperse pollen. For example, I am allergic to gardenia. But we had one in our yard that was never an issue unless I were to get really up close to it.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

True, I was severely allergic to Ragweed when living near Lexington, KY, saw my allergist just twice - had to have prednisone first - then immediately put on shots. Would receive my shot from the nurse - wait my 15min. (in case of another bad reaction) then went on my way. Last week of Aug. through late winter is the season there - otherwise I had no problems. So happy to move back down south.

The amount the OP quoted for just the injections seem way to much IMO - also insurances should pay much more in my experience.

Out of curiosity, how much was your serum before insurance covered it?

I was surprised what the out of pocket negotiated rate was for ours. So I am wondering if the allergist over charged for it.

 

[diznygirl]

We have found that living in a coastal area helps. The breezes help to disperse pollen. For example, I am allergic to gardenia. But we had one in our yard that was never an issue unless I were to get really up close to it.

I wish. My son broke out in hives on the beach. Seriously, no clue how that happened. But we know we have to treat HIM, and not his location.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I wish. My son broke out in hives on the beach. Seriously, no clue how that happened. But we know we have to treat HIM, and not his location.

Sand fleas?

Maybe?

 

[indimom]

Out of curiosity, how much was your serum before insurance covered it?

I was surprised what the out of pocket negotiated rate was for ours. So I am wondering if the allergist over charged for it.

I'm not the poster you were asking, but thought I'd give you our quote. DS had quite a few allergies, so he was using two vials to cover all his major allergens. The cost was right at $1,000 for the two vials. We're on our 3rd set of vials now. So, $3,000 at this point. I'm pretty sure he'll need another set before we're ready to taper off.
The co-pay for the injections was $15 (for a nurse visit). During the first year, that was twice a week, or $120 a month. We're down to every 3 weeks now.

I mentioned earlier that our insurance covered everything (we make our co-pay to the allergist once a year for a check-up and that's it), but we were prepared to pay oop for it. And with the success he has had, it would have been worth every penny.