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Sesame allergy? And a Q about severe reactions.

TeacherVickyTeacherVicky member
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DS had a second allergic rxn yesterday which led us to the ER. The first one was about a month ago, it cleared up quickly with Benadryl, though we couldn't pinpoint the allergen.

The Benadryl didn't touch it this time. The ER doc referred us to a pedi for allergy testing, though we probably won't get in for a few months now.

I know many allergies are related to others. If your LO is allergic to sesame, are there other allergies present?

I'm obviously going to continue keeping him away from peanuts, treenuts, shellfish and other seeds, but I'm just curious.

Also, since his reaction was worse this time, obviously a subsequent one could be even worse. If a child goes into anaphylaxie, how quickly does it progress from difficulty breathing to not being able to at all? We don't have an epipen (my sister - a pharmacist - told me they don't generally prescribe it for a LO under 15kg, DS weighs in at 10.745kg). I will obviously be screening his food like crazy, but again, I'm curious.

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  • ottawa05ottawa05
    It can happen in minutes, less time than it takes to get an ambulance, talk to your doctor about the risk of the dpi pens vs the risk of the reaction. With my daughter second reaction she needed a second does of epi enroute to the hospital due to the severity of her reaction.
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    DS was given an Epi pen jr at 18lb. As far as I know, the risk of anaphylaxis by far exceeds the risk of the Epi. I do not leave home without the Epi and Benadryl. 

    Sesame and peanuts often cross react. Also rye and some other things. DS has a sesame allergy and I have not tried any other seeds with him as I'm too scared now.  

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  • TeacherVickyTeacherVicky member
    imageWineBaby22:
    imageababymaybe:

    DS was given an Epi pen jr at 18lb. As far as I know, the risk of anaphylaxis by far exceeds the risk of the Epi. I do not leave home without the Epi and Benadryl. 

    This. DS is 10 months and has an EpiPen Jr. The doctor told me that the pharmacist would say the dose is too high, but it is currently the only option for infants/toddlers. He said that when the alternative is possible death, it is much better to use the Epi than not.

    DS is allergic to sesame (found out after giving him hummus), tree nuts, milk, egg, and wheat.

    Hummus was also the food given here when he reacted.

    Thanks for the responses.  

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