Peanut Allergy - Genetic?

girlmama83

Hi ladies! I've never posted over here before so hello

This may be a silly question, and I apologize if it's been discussed before, but I'd love to hear from anyone with personal experience. Does anyone here have a peanut allergy - and your child does too?

I have an anaphylactic peanut allergy and am a soon to be a FTM in August. I've never read anything confirming or denying that food allergies can be genetic, but my child also being allergic is on my list of worries. Neither of my parents have this allergy, but I do have a cousin that is also severely allergic.

Having a peanut allergy has caused me so much fear growing up and even still as an adult, so I'm already starting to worry about this! I'm even starting to think things like "what if my daughter loves peanut butter (assuming she doesn't develop the allergy) and gets upset that we can't have peanut butter in the house."

lildevil968

I have a friend whose DH is severely allergic to peanuts, and their pedi told them to avoid all nuts with their DD until she was 2. My DS is anaphylactic to peanuts as well, and there is no family history of food allergies on either side.

lalamakita

From what I understand, the genetics might cause a tendency to be allergic but not to a specific food.  The fact that you are allergic will keep her from being exposed inadvertently.    

Unfortunately allergies are so common these

mrsannie

lalamakita:

From what I understand, the genetics might cause a tendency to be allergic but not to a specific food.  The f

SallyJean95

a.  I am so happy to hear from an adult with PA.  It is really great to see that someone can live a relatively normal life.  I cry at the thought that my son will be fearful his whole life and different.  I just keep hearing about k

girlmama83

Thank you ladies for all your input and advice. I really appreciate it. I will definitely consult with her pediatrician as the time gets closer.

girlmama83

SallyJean95:

a.  I am so happy to hear from an adult with PA.  It is really great to see that someone can live a rel

oneyedsally

I have a peanut allergy and am worried about DD, she is 12 weeks and already has eczema. I have the trifecta, allergies, athsma and eczema so I bet she will too. I'm not so much worried about accidental exposure. We never have PB in the house, only Sun

girlmama83

oneyedsally:

I have a peanut allergy and am worried about DD, she is 12 weeks and already has eczema. I have the trifecta, all