Peanut allergy?

[uptheduff]

i just gave DS2 a peanut butter sandwich for the first time, and now i've noticed that his face has a big red blotch on it! There doesn't appear to be any other blothches on his body, just a big one on his face. he's never had peanut butter before, but he's had nutella and chocolate before and never had a reaction.....I can't remember if he has eaten anything with peanuts in it before, but it's quite possible.

Can you be allergic to just peanuts and not other nuts?? He doesn't appear to be upset/in pain/distressed, etc. He's not swollen either. Should i be worried?

[PhAnToM]

Hi.
Yes, he can be allergic to certain nuts and not others.
My DD has anaphylaxis to pistacchios and cashews, reacts less to some other nuts and no reaction to peanuts (according to her last allergy test.)

How old is you DS2?
Can he talk and tell you how he is feeling?
Just watch that he doesn''t have or develop breathing problems.
Personally, I'd take him to a GP (if not hospital), just because you'd be better off having them check him up and have them book you in for skin ***** test for other nuts and allergens.
That way you can be aware of what to stay away from.
I wouldn't want you to find out the hard way (like us), if his reactions are severe to certain nuts.

Good luck and feel free to PM me if you want to ask anything else.

[uptheduff]

Thanks Lut,

He was 1 year old in June, so no, he can't tell me how he's feeling.

I think i will make that appointment with my GP! Better be safe than sorry!

[Mumshmum]

I'd be interested to know what the doctor says. My 3 year old doesn't have a peanut allergy, but does get red marks on her face from some food also. If something like cheese spread stays on her face it goes red, and some coloured roll on bath soaps have the same effect.

[Lauz]

the reaction can start small and get much more severe, either now, or next time he has peanuts..... you can actually develop an anaphylactic allergy over time (even at 20-30-40-50 years old to things you have eaten all your life!!) best get him checke dout, know all if fine..

symptoms to look for if signs of a 'burning' mouth sensation, hives, breathing difficulties (CALL AND AMBULANCE AT THIS POINT IMMEDIATELY!!) vomitting, diarrehea.... (this is a real danger point!) ...

Better safe than sorry....

[Mummamoo]

My daughter is anaphylactic to peanuts. Be careful and watch him if you think he is having an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions do not happen instantly in all cases.

You need to watch him for 24 hours. I don't mean to scare you, but this is the advice we were given when Heidi was stung by a wasp. The allergic reaction develops (and this is the same for food allergies) and can 24 hours to reach their peak.

We found out that Heidi was allergic to peanuts pretty much the same way. She had a mild reaction to a smear that she got on her fingers from her sisters toast. We had her to the allergist within 12 months (she is also allergic to dogs, penicillin, grasses, tomatos and a few unknown things). She developed hive like bumps and I gave her phenergan and they went away.

Now, we always have zyrtec, phenergan or polaramine on us at all times. If you are worried or the hives get worse then I would take him to the doctors/hospital, especially if the redness/swelling gets worse.

[wattle]

Make sure you get a referral from your GP to see an allergist. It will definately give you more peace of mind if you know what, if anything, bub is allergic to.

Unfortunately the waiting lists are really long :mad: , so be extra careful in the meantime. Each exposure to a possible allergin can make bub's allergy much worse.

:fingerscrossed: There's nothing to worry about though.

And my 2c worth...... I think that one day all kids will automatically be tested for allergins when they are given their immunisations and it will be a good thing. There's nothing more scarey than seeing your child having an allergic reaction and not knowing what to do.

[Rell]

My ds get red blotches on his face if he consumes things with preservative 211 (sodium benzoate) which is found in cordial, flavoured softdrink, some juices and McDonalds sauces (thats where we fist noticed it). Unfortunatly it is also in most kids medications:thumbsdown: Luckly it is easy for us to avoid the foods with it in it and the medications only have very small quantities so if he really needs them he only gets a very faint pink around his mouth.

Mumshmum - I would look closely at the ingreadiants in any products that your DD get a reaction to because it can also be a preservative, colour, flavour etc that she is having a reaction.

[Mumshmum]

Hi Rell
Is it only when the product touches your child's skin, or even when it is consumed. I try to stay away from most nasty additives or preservatives, but sometimes it is hidden in products.
Thanks for the info

Back to Peanut Allergies. Sorry.