Does anyone else's lo have Peanut allergy??

[bevvsedge]

Would be interested to talk to you if so....

[EvansMum]

I think my little man has, but havent had it confirmed yet. I really need to get to the doctors to confirm it, but havent got around to it.

I gave Evan some peanut butter when he was just over a year and not long after his nose was running. Didnt really think much of it back then, but gave him some more peanut butter a few months ago, I was making some of AK's buzzy bees, and within minutes his nose was running, his eyes were watering and his lips went a bit puffy. He litterally put it in his mouth and then spat it out straight away because he didnt like it, but dont know what would have happened if he swallowed alot of it I gave him some of his antihystimene(sp?) medicine and he was fine not long after that.

No one in my family has nut allergys, but Evan has asthma and eczema and is allergic to animals so I guess he is more at risk.

[bevvsedge]

blimey! Levi was diagnosed from scratch and RAST tests. These are the main ones and can indicate sometimes how severe and allergy may be. The reaction can be different each time and we were told our home should be completely nut free and we shouldn't eat it as kissing him can bring on a reaction sometimes. Then there's checking labels, chocolate, biscuits and pre made sauces are the biggest risks was told, and to always re check labels each time as sometimes companies start adding things all of a sudden. Some interesting reads;

Food Standards Agency - Eat well, be well - Peanut allergy

Items and foods containing tree nuts and peanuts

Peanut allergy avoidance list

I was told that reactions can be different from one time to the next and can often get worse each time. Maybe Evan might need epi pens? The swelling of the lips and any of the troat can be very serious, any swelling and wheezing I have been advised to take him straight to hospital in case of Anaphylaxis.

Not trying to scare you at all but it can be serious and definitly worth pushing for those tests x

[iwantone]

Thought about you yesterday Bev. There was a little girl in Oliver's class yesterday that has really bad peanut allergies. A few of us were going for a bite to eat & there was only 2 places in town this little girl could go because of cross contamination. I didn't like asking loads of questions but they had a special menu card that they give in to restaurants even though they have to be totally nut free restaurants to begin with. Her mum said she felt like it was the hardest thing in the world to avoid at first but now they take it all in their stride. She carried epi pens in every purse / bag & they have been to the emergency room twice this week with minor attacks they think from coming into contact with other kids who had eaten cookies. Her test results came back with the highest level of allergy yet reactions have been minor. Just wanted to offer support & let you know that it does get easier to figure things out that they can have etc x

[bevvsedge]

thanks! Do you know that is exactly what worries me, I can better control what he eats but when he starts creche it could be a child who had peanut butter on toast for breakfast and touching a toy that could cause a reaction. Belgium seem less careful than the uk as I believe that nursary's in uk operate a nut fee policy whereas here it is not so much. I spoke to the creche manage for next year when Levi will go 2 days a week and she said that they will cater to individual needs, but he only has to take a contaminated food from another child. We will have to tackle it better with them closer the time I guess. Levi is also allergic to milk, egg, potato and I believe banana! He may grow out of the milk and potato they think (I hope!)

I appreciate your support as a lot of people don't realise the seriousness of a peanut allergy, it can be difficult convincing a family member (especially an older one) that it really could be dangerous to eat that peanut butter or Snicker bar next to your baby! They think you are being paranoid. x x x x x

[EvansMum]

I went to the doctor the other day about Evans eczema flaring up and metioned to her that I think he has a peanut allergy and she just told me to avoid nuts grrrr! Like you said, he may need epi pens if its bad so need to get him tested! I think she is pretty useless GP really and I would change, but me and oh will be moving in together at end of year and I will be moving half hour away so will obviously change then, so will wait til then.

On the subject of family members thinking your being paranoid, that was exactly what my sister thought this when I said about Evan having a nut allergy. She thinks I always go over the top and worry about Evan far too much, but he definately had a reaction when I gave him peanut butter so I dont want anyone going near him with a nut

[bevvsedge]

I have heard a lot of people say this from the uk, just call her up say you wish to be referred to a specialist for testing, she can't refuse you. I have learn't that when us mumma's trust our instincts we are almost always right!

This is a good forum to ask questions; PeanutAllergyUK :: Index

ps since we stopped using the prescribed bath oil for his eczema that had nut traces in (a lot do apparantly including Oilatum and Balnium Forte) his sking went from head to foot weeping awful eczema to almost perfect. It must have got in his mouth sometimes as he used to wheeze too. Evan doesn't use an aczema bath oil does he? The pharmasist in Boots confirmed that Oilatum can contain nut oil traces.

[EvansMum]

Originally Posted by bevvsedge

ps since we stopped using the prescribed bath oil for his eczema that had nut traces in (a lot do apparantly including Oilatum and Balnium Forte) his sking went from head to foot weeping awful eczema to almost perfect. It must have got in his mouth sometimes as he used to wheeze too. Evan doesn't use an aczema bath oil does he? The pharmasist in Boots confirmed that Oilatum can contain nut oil traces.

Thats really shocked me. Evan has Emulsiderm for his bath! Im going in to town today so will have to ask in Boots to find out.

I think my gp thinks Im a bit of a hypocondriac(sp?) to be honest so I think thats why she just told me to avoid them. I will ask Evans dad to ring her up and ask to be referred to a speacialist cos then she might take him a little more seriously.

[bevvsedge]

Yes ask about the oil! And also maybe if he fets any sewlling or rash type reaction take a photo to show the doctor and or specialist.x

Let me know how you get on with the referral. x

ps I also reccommend oatmeal bath for eczema instead if there is a problem, I know lots of the mum's on here use one you can buy that begins with an "A". I just put oats in a blender until fine and use that!

[bevvsedge]

Allergy Information and Fact Sheets about Allergies

Found this, looks helpful