allergic to eggs!!

[n2dzny]

So I found out last week that I am allergic to eggs. This was three weeks after I spontaniously woke up with an itchy rash and itched severly since. I saw an allergist who sent me for lab work and that was the conclusion. Anyway, I have researched a lot on the internet since and have learned a lot in a short time. But I was wondering if any of you have dealt with this (most of the time it is children who have these weird food allergies) and would love advice!

TIA

p.s. My allergist told me to avoid them 100% and I have NO desire to eat them or anything containing them cuz I was really miserable and I am scared that I will break out again. So, no worries, I will not "cheat"

 

[DaisyLynn]

I'm allergic to eggs - but it's not very severe. I guess that's the best way to describe it. I actually label it as more of an intolerance. I can't eat eggs "straight up", or anything particularly "eggy", like quiche. For instance, if I were to eat two scrambled eggs, I'd be down for the count for about 12 hours. Sick to my stomach, vomit, etc. If a brownie mix is made with two eggs and I have a brownie, I'm fine. If I ate the whole pan I'd be sick - but I think I'd have bigger problems after eating an entire pan of brownies than my little egg allergy.

This didn't give you much insight - but as someone who used to LOVE omelets, I can commiserate with you.

 

[drag n' fly]

I have egg allergy. I ate eggs my whole life and after I turned 36 and had my last child I developed an anaphylactic allergy to eggs that require an epi-pen. After my allergy tests confirmed I swear I thought I was going to die if I never ate another devilled egg again, scrambled eggs etc. I completely eliminated eggs for a whole year from my diet. There is egg in everything I swear. Now if I make a batch of muffins I can tolerate 2 at the most before my mouth begins to itch and burn. I still cannot cook or handle eggs for anyone in my family though. I managed to make the closest thing possible to Lemon Meringue Pie for Easter Dinner today (yes it was eggless). God I miss that pie. I have had loads of experience with this so if you have any more questions ask away.

 

[kmwek]

My son has been allergic to eggs for six years now. He has anaphylactic reactions to tiny trace amounts so we have to completely avoid all eggs or cross contamination of eggs. The first year was hard as we were learning (had a couple of reactions along the way), but now it is just a way of life for us. Due to the severity of his allergy, we do not have eggs or items containing eggs in our house. I have learned to cook anything without eggs, cheesecake, cookies, cakes, chicken and dumplings, etc. If you need any advice or recipes just ask away.
P.S. Yes it is my child with the "weird food allergy", but I can help you and offer you advice just the same.

 

[vettechick99]

DD3 also has an egg allergy. It's a Level 4 so she needs an epi-pen, but if she eats it cooked into a cake she is ok. But if she does that often, she will develop eczema (itchy rash) so we avoid it except on special occasions, like her birthday cake next week.

Your allergist should have given you a list of foods to avoid. If they didn't, let me know your fax number and I'll send you what I have. Some of the foods are strange like ice cream.

It's not the easiest allergy to have, but eggs can be avoided fairly easily once you figure out what you are doing.

Are you on a daily med like Allegra? That helps DD out immensely. Between taking that daily and avoiding eggs, she is good to go!

 

[DisneyCrazy915]

I can't eat eggs "straight up", or anything particularly "eggy", like quiche. For instance, if I were to eat two scrambled eggs, I'd be down for the count for about 12 hours. Sick to my stomach, vomit, etc. If a brownie mix is made with two eggs and I have a brownie, I'm fine.

This is how I am. I always tell people I can't eat eggs in "egg" form. When it's broken down in something like a cake, no problem eating it. Except no one believes me, they think I just don't like eggs anymore, because I used to eat them all the time as a kid. I have no idea how it happened, but my body can no longer handle eggs in it's true form.

 

[vettechick99]

I'm allergic to eggs - but it's not very severe. I guess that's the best way to describe it. I actually label it as more of an intolerance. I can't eat eggs "straight up", or anything particularly "eggy", like quiche. For instance, if I were to eat two scrambled eggs, I'd be down for the count for about 12 hours. Sick to my stomach, vomit, etc. If a brownie mix is made with two eggs and I have a brownie, I'm fine. If I ate the whole pan I'd be sick - but I think I'd have bigger problems after eating an entire pan of brownies than my little egg allergy.

This didn't give you much insight - but as someone who used to LOVE omelets, I can commiserate with you.

This is how I am. I always tell people I can't eat eggs in "egg" form. When it's broken down in something like a cake, no problem eating it. Except no one believes me, they think I just don't like eggs anymore, because I used to eat them all the time as a kid. I have no idea how it happened, but my body can no longer handle eggs in it's true form.

I'm not an allergist, but this sounds more like egg intolerance, instead of an allergy.

 

[kmwek]

I'm allergic to eggs - but it's not very severe. I guess that's the best way to describe it. I actually label it as more of an intolerance. I can't eat eggs "straight up", or anything particularly "eggy", like quiche. For instance, if I were to eat two scrambled eggs, I'd be down for the count for about 12 hours. Sick to my stomach, vomit, etc.

This could possibly be severe. Fatal anaphylactic reactions can manifest with vomitting and GI issues. This could also be an intolerance. I have no idea if you are under the care of a good allergist, but if you are not I would definetly recomend seeing one. Skin testing and/or IgE lab work could confirm whether it is a serious allergy or an intolerance. Food allergies scare the crap out of me.

 

[Mommy2Abby]

My DD was diagnosed with an egg allergy at 2 years old. From the time she started solid foods to the time she was tested (about a year) she had horrible eczema. The pediatrician always told me that it was "normal" for some kids and she would grow out of it. DD is also allergic to peanuts so we already had her under the care of an allergist in addition to the pediatrician. When the allergist did a full allergy skin test (at 2...they won't do it before that) it came up that she was allergic to eggs (level 3...so no epi-pen, although we carry one anyway for the peanut allergy).

To make a REALLY long story short, allergist suggested eliminating eggs for 2 weeks to see if it made a difference. In that two week time period, her skin cleared up completely and we haven't had a problem since. It has made both of our lives so much more enjoyable!

To be honest, we don't find avoiding eggs to be all that difficult. There are many many different "substitutes" you can use for cooking with eggs, or you can buy "egg replacer" at the store. We have found that you have to experiment with which substitute works best in each recipe, but I can make cakes, cookies, brownies, etc. quite successfully without egg now. It's also pretty easy to find ice cream made without egg...not all brands are made with eggs.

There are also vegan cookbooks or food allergy cookbooks out there that you can purchase that contain tons of egg free recipes!

If you have questions about specific substitutes, feel free to PM me and I can tell you what has worked for us.

Mommy2Abby

 

[vettechick99]

This is a great article I found on allergy vs intolerance. Interesting!

article link

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

Make sure to contact your GP and note your file since you also will not be able to tolerate the flu shot.

 

[Mommy2Abby]

Make sure to contact your GP and note your file since you also will not be able to tolerate the flu shot.

That's not necessarily true...it depends on how allergic you are. In addition to her egg allergy, DD also has asthma and both her pediatrician and allergist wanted her to get the flu shot and H1N1 shot this year. The allergist did a skin test with the flu shot before administering the whole dose, and DD tolerated it fine.

OP, since your allergist told you to avoid eggs 100%, you may not be able to get the shot, but it's worth having the conversation if you really want a flu shot when the next flu season rolls around.

Mommy2Abby

 

[disfan07]

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Originally Posted by Tinker'n'Fun View Post
Make sure to contact your GP and note your file since you also will not be able to tolerate the flu shot.
That's not necessarily true...it depends on how allergic you are. In addition to her egg allergy, DD also has asthma and both her pediatrician and allergist wanted her to get the flu shot and H1N1 shot this year. The allergist did a skin test with the flu shot before administering the whole dose, and DD tolerated it fine.

OP, since your allergist told you to avoid eggs 100%, you may not be able to get the shot, but it's worth having the conversation if you really want a flu shot when the next flu season rolls around.

Agree. I am allergic to eggs. I am to avoid eggs in anything. straight eggs or eggs cooked in something but I got both the seasonal and H1N1 shot this year.
My allergist tested the dose of flu shot on my arm with the scratch test and that decided whether or not i coul dget it based on if i reacted. The amount of egg in th eflu shot is so minimal that unless it is a severe anaphylaxis reaction, most people can tolerate it. Most people don't know that. they just thinkm allergic to eggs means no flu shot. Its a matte rof personal decision. For me, the benefits outweighed the risk because I end up with pneumonia becaus eo fteh flu every year so we decided to take the chance.