Peanut Allergy

[larsbars]

Hi All,

The other day I gave Jamie peanut butter and he had a reaction..puffy eyes, hives, coughing, vomiting. I took him to the docs and have been referred to the paediatrician for allergy tests. I just wondered if anyone on here has a LO with a peanut allergy??

x

[cheshire]

Hi Lars bars,

Yes my son has an allergy to nuts- which we discovered at the top of a hill after he'd had a tiny bite of his dad's snicker bar!! He ended up in A&E, but once they had the reaction under control, he was discharged. Since then, we've had him tested for allergies to find he's allergic to dustmites and grass too (very handy).

A paediatric nurse has been out to show us what to do in an emergency and has supplied us with an Epipen (adrenaline injection) and anti - hs etc. The Nursery has also received the same training.

It has never happened since - thank goodness!



Hopefulx

[larsbars]

Hi Hopeful,

Thanks for letting me know. We're still in the dark a bit until we get the tests but I may be knocking on your door for some advice if in the future if you dont mind?!

x

[winegirl]

Hi Hun

I have just read this link..

www.allergyuk.org/art_peanutallergy.aspx

Might be something useful in there??

WG xx

[anita not logged in]

Hi,

My LO has loads of allergies peanuts and nuts in general included. She had a blood allergy screen as her eczema, vomiting and behaviour was getting worse. The test took about 4 weeks to come back but at least you will know for sure

Anita x

[larsbars]

Hi All,

Thanks Anita and WG for your replies. I have got an appointment for the 4th July. It's with the paediatrician so not sure if we will then have to be referred to an allergist but at least the ball is rolling.

[littlelotty]

Hi hun

Just wanted to say good luck for the appointment on the 4th July. Let us know how it goes,

will be thinking of you

LittleLotty
xx

[winegirl]

Hi Hun

Hope the appointment goes well and you can get all the info you need from it!! Let us know how it goes??

WG xxx