Could hives on the back mean food allergy?

metucker

I posted last night about a possible skin reaction to dairy. I'm starting to question if that's what it was. We started solids 4 days ago (avocado). The hives are still there today. Could it be the avocado and not the dairy? Her back is the only place with hives.  There is no irritation around her mouth. I'm so confused. 

shotzie

I answered your post below. I would see a pedi allergist for testing. They can determine whether the reaction was from avocado or from dairy touching her skin. Have you talked to the pedi yet? 

metucker

shotzie:

I answered your post below. I would see a pedi allergist for testing. They can determine whether the reaction was from avocado or from dairy touching her skin. Have you talked to the pedi yet? 

I just wanted to say thanks for always posting such helpful information.  You have been such a helpful resource through this whole journey.

I'm sorry for posting twice about the same issue. I just thought it was one thing and then it occurred to me that it could be the other. I have spoken to my pedi (not super helpful with the allergy issues), went to a pediatric GI (a week before this incident. I spoke to her on the phone today and she thinks it is the avocado but can't be sure), and made an appointment with a pediatric allergist that is two hours away. I am really trying. I just don't know what to do and I feel really awful because I feel like everything I have ever fed her has made her sick.

 I don't know if I ever would've found out about her possible allergies/MSPI if not for this board and I really find you and everyone here to be such a huge help. Thanks for all of the insight and information. I really appreciate it.

ETA: The allergists I called couldn't get me in until February. This one that I made the apt with said they could only fit me in for a consultation but I will take what I can get. Up until yesterday, I had still been feeding her the avocado. I just want some general guidelines for at least how I should proceed with feeding her. The pedi gave me dosage instructions for Benadryl but told me to only use it if absolutely necessary.

 

heymommy

Yes. My older DD gets hives from soy. They are almost always on her back. They can last for a few days.

Once her back is clear offer one of those foods again to do a test.  Then in a few days do another test with the other food.

metucker

heymommy:

Yes. My older DD gets hives from soy. They are almost always on her back. They can last for a few days.

Once her back is clear offer one of those foods again to do a test.  Then in a few days do another test with the other food.

Thanks. I wasn't sure if the back was a common place for them or if they would always show up around her mouth.  How long did they typically take to clear up? Did you do anything for them or did they go away on their own?

heymommy

When she started reacting to soy I had no idea what she was allergic to so she would get a new batch everyday ( soy is in everything and she was eating it 4 times a day). So she would have different stages of hives at all  times. Fresh ones, scratched ones then scabs  from where she itched but the hive was gone. It took me a few months to figure out what it was from.

 Once I cut out soy her skin was clear again!! It took maybe a week or two to clear up.

Now if she has soy by accident she might get a small amount of hives. It might take about 3-4 days maybe less. It just depends on how much.

I did notice  that hives can move around and can get worse from heat from a bath, sleep etc.  Her airway was never affected. It did  not seem to affect her mood either but she was 7 at the time. The only time she did complain is once the hives were gone and then she had a break out from some chicken that had soy, then she noticed how bad it was. I think she was just use to it all that time we did not know what the cause was . 

When I did give Benadryl the hives did not go away, she might of felt better but not enough to notice.. 

metucker

Thanks so much for the info!

heymommy

Hey! I wanted to add that the hives seem to go away once the food causing the allergy leaves the system. Just my theory. Not sure if it's true.

shotzie

metucker:

shotzie:

I answered your post below. I would see a pedi allergist for testing. They can determine whether the reaction was from avocado or from dairy touching her skin. Have you talked to the pedi yet? 

I just wanted to say thanks for always posting such helpful information.  You have been such a helpful resource through this whole journey.

I'm sorry for posting twice about the same issue. I just thought it was one thing and then it occurred to me that it could be the other. I have spoken to my pedi (not super helpful with the allergy issues), went to a pediatric GI (a week before this incident. I spoke to her on the phone today and she thinks it is the avocado but can't be sure), and made an appointment with a pediatric allergist that is two hours away. I am really trying. I just don't know what to do and I feel really awful because I feel like everything I have ever fed her has made her sick.

 I don't know if I ever would've found out about her possible allergies/MSPI if not for this board and I really find you and everyone here to be such a huge help. Thanks for all of the insight and information. I really appreciate it.

ETA: The allergists I called couldn't get me in until February. This one that I made the apt with said they could only fit me in for a consultation but I will take what I can get. Up until yesterday, I had still been feeding her the avocado. I just want some general guidelines for at least how I should proceed with feeding her. The pedi gave me dosage instructions for Benadryl but told me to only use it if absolutely necessary.

 

I wouldn't have known about MSPI if it weren't for The Bump either. I've greatly appreciated when others have helped me out so I'm glad to do the same whenever I can. I know it's so hard when you know something is wrong, but you're not sure just what it is. : /   

I'm sorry you can't get in to the allergist sooner. Your pedi should be able to order a blood RAST test though and check for avocado, milk, (really anything you ask for). That info would be helpful A. for you, and B. for when you meet with the allergist. You might ask the pedi about doing the blood test. It's just one blood draw to check for whatever allergens you suspect. 

Honestly, I'd avoid avocado and be careful about other people handling dairy around DD, until you know for sure which was the culprit. Unfortunately, a severe reaction can occur at any time, so I'm not a fan of testing foods at home.

I hope you can get some answers soon! 

NiniJ55

metucker:

heymommy:

Yes. My older DD gets hives from soy. They are almost always on her back. They can last for a few days.

Once her back is clear offer one of those foods again to do a test.  Then in a few days do another test with the other food.

Thanks. I wasn't sure if the back was a common place for them or if they would always show up around her mouth.  How long did they typically take to clear up? Did you do anything for them or did they go away on their own?

You can get hives virtually anywhere.  DD tends to get hives on the back of her neck and the sids of her face.