Since we are talking about allergies....

hav2run

I suspect my DD has a mild peanut allergy.  I already posted about her reaction to a PB&J at Panera.  Since then, we took a long hiatus from peanuts.  Then we tried again last week because she wanted the peanuts at Lone Star.  She immediately teared up, red eyes, coughing and hacking.  No hives this time, but she only had two little peanut halves.  I know she didn't choke or anything, she chewed them well.   I think we might be right.  If your DC has a peanut allergy, what else did you discover they were allergic to?  Who do I take her to for testing?  Is it worth it to test now, especially since this is the only thing she has reacted to?

identicaltwins2be

We are taking the boys to the allergist tomorrow for food and pet allergy testing.  Some people go through their pedi to get a referral but I just called our insurance to make sure it was covered and then called and made an appointment.  Not much advice but I wanted to say hugs to you.  I hope you get it figured out soon!

sistrkate

Tyler is allergic to peanuts, eggs, and milk.  He tested positive to wheat and tree nuts when the blood testing was done, but the scratch tests indicated otherwise so we are just avoiding to be on the safe side.  He is also highly allergic to cats and dogs.

I would take her to Children's.  We had a referral from our pediatrician, but that is because I brought up his issues at a well visit.  The allergist advised me that they would prefer to do the testing differently than the way it was done through our referral, so I think you can just call them to set up an appointment.

I would go ahead and call to get it checked out.  It's not worth risking a reaction to something else, and at least if she is allergic to peanuts, you will know the severity.  It will also be all over her medical charts/records, and that can be nothing but helpful.  I will say that I only expected to find out Tyler was allergic to milk, and was amazed at the range of things that he ended up being positive for.  He's a much healthier, happier boy now that I can avoid things I would have had no idea about.

hav2run

sistrkate:

Tyler is allergic to peanuts, eggs, and milk.  He tested positive to wheat and tree nuts when the blood testing was done, but the scratch tests indicated otherwise so we are just avoiding to be on the safe side.  He is also highly allergic to cats and dogs.

I would take her to Children's.  We had a referral from our pediatrician, but that is because I brought up his issues at a well visit.  The allergist advised me that they would prefer to do the testing differently than the way it was done through our referral, so I think you can just call them to set up an appointment.

I would go ahead and call to get it checked out.  It's not worth risking a reaction to something else, and at least if she is allergic to peanuts, you will know the severity.  It will also be all over her medical charts/records, and that can be nothing but helpful.  I will say that I only expected to find out Tyler was allergic to milk, and was amazed at the range of things that he ended up being positive for.  He's a much healthier, happier boy now that I can avoid things I would have had no idea about.

This makes good sense to me. Thank you!  I had DS tested, and I remember how awful that was.  I hate to put DD through that too.  It scares the crap out of me.  I think we need to know.  Now that she is over two, and I know her IgE is full developed, I think it is time to see.  She had eczema as an infant, so I expected some allergies to develop.  Here we are.  Sigh.

Miller238

Definitely get her tested.  I just called an allergist and made an appointment because my insurance doesn't require referrals.  Katelyn started off allergic to dairy, peanuts and dogs, but it has since escalated to about 17 more foods.  Her peanut was on the severe side, but I have no idea how she would react if she was exposed.  There is only a 20% chance of outgrowing a peanut allergy.  It is pretty uncommon to outgrow.  GL and let me know if you want the name of Katelyn's allergist (I highly recommend him).