Question about egg and peanut allergy.

katie_cj · June 2011

Last year, Jake got a very bad rash after eating eggs. Luckily, it was well controlled with just Benadryl. Also, luckily, Jake was hospitalized at the time, and we were able to get him tested the next day. He tested negative for egg allergy, but the allergist said that since he hasn't had problems with eggs baked goods, he could still be allergic to plain eggs. He advised us not to try them again until he was 15 months. Well, Jake will be two soon, and we still haven't tried eggs.

Has anyone else have their kids grow out of allergies? Or be allergic to eggs, but not to baked goods containing eggs?

Now, he ate a bit of peanut butter when he was 18 months, and also ended up with a bad rash, also controlled easily with one dose of Benadryl. We haven't tried peanut butter since that day. What was your child's reaction to peanut butter the first time? I'm hesitant to try it again, since I'm afraid if he is allergic, it could be worse. Would you make an appointment with the allergist to discuss it first?

Jake also has bad eczema, his recent reaction being to Aveeno Baby Sunscreen. But these rashes were different than his eczema ones.

Thanks in advance for any of your advice/experiences. I really appreciate it.

luvmagoldn · June 2011

When he was tested in the hospital did they only test for eggs? If he's had reactions after eating foods I would definitely see an allergist and have them test him for the major eight.

katie_cj · June 2011

luvmagoldn:
When he was tested in the hospital did they only test for eggs? If he's had reactions after eating foods I would definitely see an allergist and have them test him for the major eight.

Yes, they only tested eggs since he had a reaction after eating those. I didn't know there was a big eight. I'll research that and look into it. We are in Germany right now and moving back to Canada this summer. The soonest I'll be able to see an allergist will probably be the fall after we see our new pedi and all. I'll definitely avoid these foods until then.

puterbaby · June 2011

I don't have enough experience yet with my daughter's allergies to give you good advice, but I can help with the sunscreen. There is a good list and bad list here. Aveeno is on the bad list, unfortunately. I was bummed, because that was what I bought too.

**Gretchen** · June 2011

Two things, yes, kids do grow out allergies. L has grown out of some of her allergies, and my own food allergies have somewhat softened with age (but haven't gone away).

As for straight eggs/baked eggs, L actually seems to do ok with eggs in baked goods (although we're trying to see if the random diaper rashes we've been seeing are related to the egg). I can't do them in any form and can tell when they're there.

kxp004 · June 2011

My DH was allergic to eggs as a young child...specifically egg proteins--but he could eat baked goods with eggs in them... just not plain eggs or vaccinations with egg proteins... He is no longer allergic to eggs and I believe that he grew out of it about 10ish but I dunno exactly when, I'd have to ask him...

katie_cj · June 2011

puterbaby:
I don't have enough experience yet with my daughter's allergies to give you good advice, but I can help with the sunscreen. There is a good list and bad list here. Aveeno is on the bad list, unfortunately. I was bummed, because that was what I bought too.

I was bummed too since we bought two of them! LOL. I'm just using the Aveeno for myself and bought Jake some Ombrelle which is working really well.

Thanks everyone!

CareBear0607 · June 2011

Yes, you can grow out of allergies. And as for egg...some people can handle them baked in foods and other can't. It depends on the person. If I were you, I would make an appointment with an allergist. It is better to know if he is allergic or not. Better safe than sorry! GL!

LeaPea81 · June 2011

My son has a pretty bad egg-white allergy, but the allergist told us it's no problem for him to have eggs in baked goods. Something about how when it's heated at that high of a temperature, it changes the protein. And she also said that research is finding that kids who eat them in baked goods actually outgrow the allergy faster than those who avoid it altogether.

Good luck! Egg allergies suck because you always have to ask with like hamburgers and meatballs and even breaded chicken and things you normally wouldn't think about. We found out about my son's allergy after he puked pretty violently after his flu shot.

swoop24 · June 2011

I would definitely get him tested to see if he's allergic to peanuts. My DD had the exact same reaction to peanut butter when I gave it to her at 20 months old - hives around the mouth and face and easily controlled with Benadryl. We got her tested and she had a Class I (mild) peanut allergy. Unfortunately it's gotten worse over the past year and is now a Class II. The allergist said peanut allergies tend to get worse over time, while allergies to milk and eggs tend to get better - so definitely could grow out of the egg allergy if he has one. Good luck!

varkeyr · June 2011

LeaPea81:
My son has a pretty bad egg-white allergy, but the allergist told us it's no problem for him to have eggs in baked goods. Something about how when it's heated at that high of a temperature, it changes the protein. And she also said that research is finding that kids who eat them in baked goods actually outgrow the allergy faster than those who avoid it altogether.
Good luck! Egg allergies suck because you always have to ask with like hamburgers and meatballs and even breaded chicken and things you normally wouldn't think about. We found out about my son's allergy after he puked pretty violently after his flu shot.

Some kids will outgrow it others don't. I would introduce him to it very carefully. Have Benedryll on hand in case he breaks out. That is a very mild reaction and easily controlled.

I have been allergic to eggs since very small. All of the girls in my family are allergic. My two sisters and mother can eat it in something but not by itself. I can't eat it at all. Some people think I am rude because I don't eat cake or cookies at their homes without asking about them first. Once I explain that I have an allergy they will back off. In fact it is very hard eating out because places use an egg wash on so many things.

sophie888 · June 2011

Jacob's allergies were found at 4 months(blood in poop, severe eczema). I've never seen his reaction to eggs, but recently he accidentally got peanut butter. His FIRST reaction to PB was anaphylactic. He had severe vomiting, facial swelling, red, teary eyes and hives from his face to his knees.

I wouldn't mess around with PB at all. Eggs are in tons of foods, many you wouldn't even expect. Before I give him a food that he has shown a reaction too, I'd check in with an allergist. Allergic reactions are so unpredictable!

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