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Post by yogiii on Oct 29, 2015 5:39:46 GMT -5
This irks me to no end. DD has an egg allergy (she vomits for 6 hours after, thankfully not anaphylaxis) and the amount of people who know she has an allergy but constantly ask me if I want to just "try" giving her a bite of cake is maddening. I guess it isn't a big deal when you aren't the one with a 2 y/o scared as hell throwing up on you for half the day. Plus, WhyTF do we have to force sweets on kids who would be just as fine eating a banana in its place?
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Post by MJ2.0 on Oct 29, 2015 7:53:32 GMT -5
Whew, I'm really glad we have no food allergies in the family!
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Post by yogiii on Oct 29, 2015 7:58:00 GMT -5
From what I hear, most kids grow out of the egg allergy by 5 or 6, so I'm really hoping for that. So far though, I have to say it hasn't been much hassle. Processed food and baked goods have a lot of hidden egg in them but we don't buy that stuff anyway. If I want an easy out for dinner she can't have scrambled eggs, so her option is a peanut butter sandwich. Now if she was allergic to nuts, boy, that would be a BIG problem.
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Post by 973beachbum on Oct 29, 2015 8:07:47 GMT -5
yogiii can I ask how you handle vacines? Years ago when my DD couldn't have the pertussis vac the standard thought was the herd immunity would be enough to protect her, but now I don't know if I would be so willing to trust it.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 29, 2015 8:40:29 GMT -5
Not Yogii, but YDS (allergic to eggs, tree nuts and latex) has never gotten the flu vaccine but has received all of the others without trouble. Oh, except Gardisil. He had a reaction to Gardisil. Also, every kid with food allergies has a different journey. The vast majority of kids with egg allergies used to outgrow them by the age of 8 or so. We had fervently hoped that YDS would be one of those kids. He's now 17 and is still reacting to the skin pricks as hugely as he did when first diagnosed. His allergist doesn't even bother with the blood tests because his skin reaction is so very obviously positive. We don't have eggs in our house. We cook nearly everything from scratch. I read labels obsessively. He eats out at just a couple of trustworthy places. So, we actively avoid egg. Yet, sadly, his allergy persists. Unfortunately, current research is showing that there is a percentage of kids with egg allergies who now may never outgrow them. Over the years, our allergist (whom we trust deeply and really like) has been tracking the research with us and his prognosis for YDS has changed accordingly. He even once told me that he had never sent a patient to college with an egg allergy. It figures that YDS will be one of the first to blow that bechmark out of the water.
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Post by yogiii on Oct 29, 2015 8:49:25 GMT -5
yogiii can I ask how you handle vacines? Years ago when my DD couldn't have the pertussis vac the standard thought was the herd immunity would be enough to protect her, but now I don't know if I would be so willing to trust it. She is up to date on all vaccines and gets the regular flu shot. Her pedi said "most" kids with an egg allergy do not have a reaction to the shot, so the first time we had a stressful day waiting around but she was fine. I actually have not taken her to an allergist yet but have an appointment scheduled for next month. We discovered the allergy around her 1st birthday and so far have only done our own tests at home, using straight eggs. Her pedi suggested we try just yolks and then both yolk and white together. The time we gave her just yolk, she did not have a reaction, so we're pretty sure it's just the egg whites. We've tested her a couple times (6 months apart) when it was convenient for us to be stuck at home with her and each time the reaction was the same. Just vomiting until her stomach was empty, no skin reaction.
So I'm hoping the allergist will have some way to tell us how severe the allergy is but really, I have no idea what to expect.
I have no where near the struggles GRG has, like I said it's been fairly easy for us to avoid so far. We've modified a few recipes so they don't have eggs, I made her an eggless cake for her b-day last year ... life is relatively good.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Oct 29, 2015 8:51:01 GMT -5
My niece has a soy allergy. It has been interesting learning what has soy in it and what doesn't.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Oct 29, 2015 8:58:04 GMT -5
My niece has a soy allergy. It has been interesting learning what has soy in it and what doesn't. That one hides in the places I wouldn't expect. Like the broccoli cheese soup at Panera. A few years ago I developed an egg white allergy. Fortunately not life threatening so far but I have the vomit thing. I tolerate it in baked goods but just eating eggs isn't happening. I go for the egg free flu vaccine on my allergy doctor's advice. The last time I got sick from eggs because Hopkins told me it wasn't that bad of an allergy I was so weak from puking I couldn't get off the floor. My allergies weren't so bad until a couple years ago. A combination of things happened that put my immune system in overdrive and I got diagnosed with asthma and a whole slew of new allergies including certain preservatives.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 29, 2015 9:49:54 GMT -5
(FYI: I'm liking posts when I just really want to give a hug or an "empathy face". We need some more options to respond to posts other than just the Like button -- along the lines of what BookFace is planning to do.)
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Post by 973beachbum on Oct 29, 2015 9:51:54 GMT -5
Reading this I feel so lucky that DS grew out of it. Dairy really is in so many things that it was mind boggling but at least he was too young to care and then thank the universe he outgrew it. I will never forget how much I hated grocery shopping. I had this magnifying glass with a light on it so I could read the ingredients to make sure it wasn't in there. The things that had them in them like crackers were such a pain. The actual reason is as a stablizer but who looks at something like a cracker and thinks it has milk in it? I am so thankful he outgrew it!!! Sending positive juju that your guys outgrow theirs.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 29, 2015 9:58:03 GMT -5
yogiii: At the risk of sounding like an alarmist, which I don't meant to be at all, I encourage you to see a pediatric allergist soon. At 5, she is old enough for a skin test and a blood test to be valid. And just as a public service announcement, gastrointestinal reactions from eating an allergen (vomiting, diarrhea) can be, but are not always, a symptom of anaphylaxis. If someone develops a second symptom of anaphylaxis (either hives, facial swelling, swollen tongue, itchy throat, or trouble breathing, etc.), then an Epi Pen is necessary immediately. If you or someone you loves has a food allergy, many experts now recommend getting an Epi Pen to have on hand, just in case. Most pediatricians will readily write prescriptions for them. Epi Pens cause some sweating and rapid heartbeat, so if given in error, there isn't any real harm. But, then, when it comes to anaphylaxis, I'm an "err on the side of caution" kind of girl.
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Post by MarleyKeezy78 on Oct 29, 2015 10:10:00 GMT -5
Also just to let people know, there is a recall on some of the Avi Q (spelling)pens! They could be the wrong dosage so if you have them check them! We use Epi pen and they are ok though.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Oct 29, 2015 10:24:14 GMT -5
(FYI: I'm liking posts when I just really want to give a hug or an "empathy face". We need some more options to respond to posts other than just the Like button -- along the lines of what BookFace is planning to do.) Understand. Yeah. I'm not around my niece often without my mom or her parents, but I try to know what she can eat and she can't. Several years ago, she was probably 4 and we were at a family funeral and my dad tried to give her lunch meat. I was like dad, go ask my brother or mom because I think lunch meat has soy in it. My dad was like huh. And I was right.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 29, 2015 10:34:18 GMT -5
(FYI: I'm liking posts when I just really want to give a hug or an "empathy face". We need some more options to respond to posts other than just the Like button -- along the lines of what BookFace is planning to do.) Understand. Yeah. I'm not around my niece often without my mom or her parents, but I try to know what she can eat and she can't. Several years ago, she was probably 4 and we were at a family funeral and my dad tried to give her lunch meat. I was like dad, go ask my brother or mom because I think lunch meat has soy in it. My dad was like huh. And I was right. ODS has the life-threatening, anaphylactic, allergy to soy and soy IS in everything these days. And, how I got 2 kids with life-threatening, anaphylactic allergies, I.have.no.idea. Seriously. I did all of the "right" (note the quotation marks) things. I breastfed. I eat an ominvore's diet and ate the things they are allergic to before/during/after pregnancy. I'm not a clean freak. I let them play in dirt. They went to preschool. I think I want to know what causes food allergies more than they do, LOL.
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Post by yogiii on Oct 29, 2015 10:39:21 GMT -5
yogiii: At the risk of sounding like an alarmist, which I don't meant to be at all, I encourage you to see a pediatric allergist soon. At 5, she is old enough for a skin test and a blood test to be valid. And just as a public service announcement, gastrointestinal reactions from eating an allergen (vomiting, diarrhea) can be, but are not always, a symptom of anaphylaxis. If someone develops a second symptom of anaphylaxis (either hives, facial swelling, swollen tongue, itchy throat, or trouble breathing, etc.), then an Epi Pen is necessary immediately. If you or someone you loves has a food allergy, many experts now recommend getting an Epi Pen to have on hand, just in case. Most pediatricians will readily write prescriptions for them. Epi Pens cause some sweating and rapid heartbeat, so if given in error, there isn't any real harm. But, then, when it comes to anaphylaxis, I'm an "err on the side of caution" kind of girl. She's 2.5 and we're going next month . I appreciate the concern though. I'd much rather people are over cautious than the "Oh let's give her this cake because I made it and I'm selfish" attitude.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 29, 2015 10:51:05 GMT -5
Okay, I don't know where I got the impression that she is 5. Clearly, I need more caffeine this morning (I kept an ear out for the wind during the night -- I don't trust my new roof, LOL).
And, yeah, you will meet tons of people who don't "get" it. "Homemade" doesn't automatically translate into "allergen-free". But, it is particularly hard when it is extended family that won't get it (even after repeated explanations).
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Post by yogiii on Oct 29, 2015 10:53:45 GMT -5
Because her brother is 5 you stalker!
ETA - I was thinking about you last night when the rain was coming down. I guess I should wander to the other thread for an update.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Oct 29, 2015 10:55:11 GMT -5
Understand. Yeah. I'm not around my niece often without my mom or her parents, but I try to know what she can eat and she can't. Several years ago, she was probably 4 and we were at a family funeral and my dad tried to give her lunch meat. I was like dad, go ask my brother or mom because I think lunch meat has soy in it. My dad was like huh. And I was right. ODS has the life-threatening, anaphylactic, allergy to soy and soy IS in everything these days. And, how I got 2 kids with life-threatening, anaphylactic allergies, I.have.no.idea. Seriously. I did all of the "right" (note the quotation marks) things. I breastfed. I eat an ominvore's diet and ate the things they are allergic to before/during/after pregnancy. I'm not a clean freak. I let them play in dirt. They went to preschool. I think I want to know what causes food allergies more than they do, LOL. That is crazy. I feel so fortunate that my kids don't. My niece's allergy leads to stomacheaches and diarrhea. So, not so scary. My SIL has developed allergies over the years. Her last pregnancy ended in a stillbirth and the diary intolerance that she developed while pregnant has stayed with her.
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Post by yogiii on Oct 29, 2015 10:57:26 GMT -5
ODS has the life-threatening, anaphylactic, allergy to soy and soy IS in everything these days. And, how I got 2 kids with life-threatening, anaphylactic allergies, I.have.no.idea. Seriously. I did all of the "right" (note the quotation marks) things. I breastfed. I eat an ominvore's diet and ate the things they are allergic to before/during/after pregnancy. I'm not a clean freak. I let them play in dirt. They went to preschool. I think I want to know what causes food allergies more than they do, LOL. That is crazy. I feel so fortunate that my kids don't. My niece's allergy leads to stomacheaches and diarrhea. So, not so scary. My SIL has developed allergies over the years. Her last pregnancy ended in a stillbirth and the diary intolerance that she developed while pregnant has stayed with her. Let me know when you figure it out! DH and I don't have any allergies on either side of the family.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 29, 2015 11:14:07 GMT -5
Here's a thought that's kind of scary, I have no idea what a full blown reaction to my allergy looks like. I know how it begins. And that Benadryl would/will stop it. I have even managed to ignore the beginning where I'll itch (eyes and all over) and have it not progress. BUT those reactions were NOT to eating it. They were to being around it. And yet, I've never seen my parents mention or had to mention myself that I have a shellfish allergy to a restaurant that serves it when I order fries there. I have no intention of subjecting myself to it to find out so I should really ask my parents for a full description to see what I may be up against should I accidentally ingest some.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 29, 2015 12:22:36 GMT -5
Here's a thought that's kind of scary, I have no idea what a full blown reaction to my allergy looks like. I know how it begins. And that Benadryl would/will stop it. I have even managed to ignore the beginning where I'll itch (eyes and all over) and have it not progress. BUT those reactions were NOT to eating it. They were to being around it. And yet, I've never seen my parents mention or had to mention myself that I have a shellfish allergy to a restaurant that serves it when I order fries there. I have no intention of subjecting myself to it to find out so I should really ask my parents for a full description to see what I may be up against should I accidentally ingest some. Nope. Don't ask your parents. Go see an allergist for a skin test (and maybe a blood test, if indicated). It's a relatively easy test and you will get a proper action plan. Not to scare folks, but any one of us can develop a life-threatening, anaphylactic, allergy at any time -- even to foods we have eaten lifelong without incident. No one is safe or "out of the woods". So, not only do we need to find a cure to food allergies, it is equally important to find out why they occur in the first place. And, this is a good reason to make Epi Pens a "stock" item in school nurse's offices, and in ambulances, and in police cars, and on fire trucks and anywhere else that is considered a "first responder".
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 29, 2015 13:12:30 GMT -5
Here's a thought that's kind of scary, I have no idea what a full blown reaction to my allergy looks like. I know how it begins. And that Benadryl would/will stop it. I have even managed to ignore the beginning where I'll itch (eyes and all over) and have it not progress. BUT those reactions were NOT to eating it. They were to being around it. And yet, I've never seen my parents mention or had to mention myself that I have a shellfish allergy to a restaurant that serves it when I order fries there. I have no intention of subjecting myself to it to find out so I should really ask my parents for a full description to see what I may be up against should I accidentally ingest some. Nope. Don't ask your parents. Go see an allergist for a skin test (and maybe a blood test, if indicated). It's a relatively easy test and you will get a proper action plan. Not to scare folks, but any one of us can develop a life-threatening, anaphylactic, allergy at any time -- even to foods we have eaten lifelong without incident. No one is safe or "out of the woods". So, not only do we need to find a cure to food allergies, it is equally important to find out why they occur in the first place. And, this is a good reason to make Epi Pens a "stock" item in school nurse's offices, and in ambulances, and in police cars, and on fire trucks and anywhere else that is considered a "first responder". Meh, I've been eating fries out of the same fryers all my life and can tolerate being around it. I'll be alright a little bit longer. I've been asked by doctors about my reactions and it's made me wonder.
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Post by chiver78 on Oct 29, 2015 13:23:06 GMT -5
Nope. Don't ask your parents. Go see an allergist for a skin test (and maybe a blood test, if indicated). It's a relatively easy test and you will get a proper action plan. Not to scare folks, but any one of us can develop a life-threatening, anaphylactic, allergy at any time -- even to foods we have eaten lifelong without incident. No one is safe or "out of the woods". So, not only do we need to find a cure to food allergies, it is equally important to find out why they occur in the first place. And, this is a good reason to make Epi Pens a "stock" item in school nurse's offices, and in ambulances, and in police cars, and on fire trucks and anywhere else that is considered a "first responder". Meh, I've been eating fries out of the same fryers all my life and can tolerate being around it. I'll be alright a little bit longer. I've been asked by doctors about my reactions and it's made me wonder. and every allergy/reaction is different. my sis and roommate, for instance - both are allergic to ALL fish (unlike my shellfish-only) but neither one of them has as an acute reaction as I do to cross-contaminated fries, and they routinely wave fries in my face when we're out at a place that doesn't segregate fryers. (yes, we're all assholes. ) you might be closer to them than to me. I'd still see a dr and figure out exactly what I was allergic to.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 29, 2015 13:25:49 GMT -5
Meh, I've been eating fries out of the same fryers all my life and can tolerate being around it. I'll be alright a little bit longer. I've been asked by doctors about my reactions and it's made me wonder. and every allergy/reaction is different. my sis and roommate, for instance - both are allergic to ALL fish (unlike my shellfish-only) but neither one of them has as an acute reaction as I do to cross-contaminated fries, and they routinely wave fries in my face when we're out at a place that doesn't segregate fryers. (yes, we're all assholes. ) you might be closer to them than to me. I'd still see a dr and figure out exactly what I was allergic to. I'm not trying to be flippant, but I have a few other things ahead of an allergist on my list of crap to take care of. I've discovered several irritants the hard way, none of which have been as acute a reaction as some of you here.
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Post by chiver78 on Oct 29, 2015 13:27:07 GMT -5
all good. just trying to keep you safe.
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Post by yogiii on Oct 29, 2015 13:32:43 GMT -5
and every allergy/reaction is different. my sis and roommate, for instance - both are allergic to ALL fish (unlike my shellfish-only) but neither one of them has as an acute reaction as I do to cross-contaminated fries, and they routinely wave fries in my face when we're out at a place that doesn't segregate fryers. (yes, we're all assholes. ) you might be closer to them than to me. I'd still see a dr and figure out exactly what I was allergic to. I'm not trying to be flippant, but I have a few other things ahead of an allergist on my list of crap to take care of. I've discovered several irritants the hard way, none of which have been as acute a reaction as some of you here. Would you run to the Dr. tomorrow if you had a reaction to chocolate?
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Post by wvugurl26 on Oct 29, 2015 13:51:12 GMT -5
I always have epi pens on me. The only thing that went south one time was allergy shots. I'd been on the maintenance dose for six months and one morning my body decided it didn't like them anymore. That happened so slowly I wasn't making the connection. I think maybe it happened because I'd been on steroids the week before to kick a three month run of bronchitis.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 29, 2015 14:22:31 GMT -5
I'm not trying to be flippant, but I have a few other things ahead of an allergist on my list of crap to take care of. I've discovered several irritants the hard way, none of which have been as acute a reaction as some of you here. Would you run to the Dr. tomorrow if you had a reaction to chocolate? Probably not. I still need new glasses first. ETA: Unless, of course, the reaction was more severe than my usual ones. ETA2: for my kids, yep. The glasses would wait some more.
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Post by MarleyKeezy78 on Oct 30, 2015 17:46:03 GMT -5
Here is our teal pumpkin
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Post by chiver78 on Oct 30, 2015 19:22:09 GMT -5
I bought my pumpkin today, just need to spray paint it tomorrow and I'll be good to go! sent from my electronic distraction
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