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Food Allergy
rdhmama79
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tuna
rdhmama79
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Anyone's LO had a sensitivity to tuna? M has MSPI and is sensitive to eggs. He hasn't had any food reactions to anything other than dairy, soy and eggs. He ate tuna for the first time yesterday, and about 90 minutes later he had a rash (looked like eczema) on his arms and legs, especially in the crook of his elbows. Today his stools are soft and extra stinky (TMI?).
I guess the only way to know for sure is to try and give it to him again in a few weeks. I can't think of anything else that would have caused him to break out like that. Do you think it could be unrelated, or do you think it's the tuna?
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Re: tuna
He's 10 months old. The pedi doesn't really want to do any allergy testing at this point. She feels he's too young, and that the results wouldn't be as accurate as they would if we wait a little longer.
I guess I won't give him any more fish. That seems like the safest route.
Was it canned tuna? I've read that the canned stuff contains some sort of soy filler/binding ingredient that's not listed on labels. This is just a quickie google... you'll want to look into this for yourself for more detail:
https://www.wellsphere.com/digestive-health-article/tuna-packed-in-soy-and-additives/737038
If it was canned and you are ok with trying fish again, you could try a plain tuna filet and cook it yourself. Fish, esp. stuff like wild salmon, are a great source of good fats for brain development so it's probably something you'd want to have in LO's diet if possible since eggs and dairy are out.
Thanks for the info. I was not aware of this. Yes, it was canned tuna. I rechecked the can, and it lists the ingredients as tuna, water, and salt. We have another brand of tuna in the cupboard that contains vegetable oil, and that one clearly says in bold print that it is not suitable for persons with soy allergies. Do you suppose the tuna we fed him contains soy as well, even though there is no indication on the label?
I was hoping to give LO fish, since it's rich in many nutrients that are harder to get when you can't have eggs or dairy. I guess maybe I'll have to cook it myself. Not looking forward to that, as I find fish repulsive. Oh, well...
You give your 10 month old tuna?
Tuna is fish.. it's one of the top 8 allergens. If he's already showing signs of allergies to other things, do not offer fish.
Also, do not try it again in two weeks until he's tested!!! usually the sever reaction is on the second or third exposure so i would not do it if i was you.
Tuna is also super high in mercury, i wouldn't offer that type of fish to a small baby.. choose a lower mercury level fish if any at all.
Contact your pedi and find a good pedi allergist. He's old enough where he can get tested.
Also, buy a bottle of childrens benadryl and keep it in the house.
My son was tested at close to 8 months. Some allergist are particular about when to test but if you have good reasons to test him soon, they should do it.
Thanks for the advice. The tuna was actually at the suggestion of the pedi and a dietician. I'm feeling very frustrated and confused right now.
The entire world of Food Allergies is frustrating and confusing. There are some amazing pedis that know about FA but most know NOTHING (like mine). I would get an allergist and just follow his/her advice.
I would just keep it super simple with your LO. Make sure you introduce foods for several days since most reactions happen on the second or third exposure.
Keep a journal of reactions.. this is really helpful to your allergist and to know what to test the baby for.
Keep a bottle of childrens benadryl and ask your pedi for dosage in case of an emergency.
Good luck! I also wouldn't introduce any kind of fish (shell, or regular) until she gets tested. It might be nothing but better be safe than sorry. Fish is a huge allergen and shouldn't be introduced before 1 (at least)... super surprised your doc said to go ahead at 10 months.
I'm glad that at least some of the labels indicate the presence of soy. I'm not sure about the tuna, water, salt one. The problem with any packaged food, even as something so simple as plain tuna, is the mystery ingredients that are allowed. Sometimes things like MSG as hidden as "natural flavors" which is a PITA for people trying to avoid stuff like that. You could try contacting the manufacturer to find out for sure. Maybe it's the fish after all.
I didn't know about fish being top 8 either. I think I fed DD fish before 12 mos. But ditto on the mercury in tuna. If fish ends up ok, you could find canned salmon pretty easily and check into the ingredients but I don't think it has the same issues as tuna. Wild caught is best (sometimes it's labeled Red or Sockeye). Bonus points if the can includes skin and bones - it's so soft you can just mush it up and prepare the same way you would a tuna salad. Other than that, I personally like fish prepared really simply. Stick it under the broiler and done... not too much messing around and less stinky than cooking on the stove top