DS with peanut/nut allergy, please help

[pixie dust 5]

Sanibelover Throwing up CAN be a symptom. It doesn't happen to my two sons, they get hives on mouth and other serious symptoms. I had to even give the epi=pen in the past to my then 3 year old because his throat was closing up. Before I was diagnosed with nut allergies I would either throw up or just get hives. Fortunately we figured it out. My allergy doctor has told me that it is a symptom. Go on this site. The food allergy network. They are very informative. Good Luck!

 

[KYmommy]

Sanibelover, I too, want to tell you that vomitting is an allergic reaction!! Also, have you ever thought that maybe your son's funny taste may have been more of a reaction too? I just wonder if it was the beginning of a closing up problem. Have you ever had your sons tested for peanut/tree nut allergies? It may not be a bad idea. We have our son tested and also get a RAST test done on him (which test the protein in his blood).
Just a thought. Good luck,
Kris

 

[Keokagal]

vomiting can be part of the anaphylactic reaction. i mentioned earlier, my nephew vomited, felt something in his nose. we had 10min left said the MD at the ER. Whew! Averted tragedy.

 

[laughinplace199]

DD's first (and only, so far, thank God) reaction involved vomiting about an hour after eating peanut butter. After the vomiting came head-to-toe hives and her eyes swelled shut. Vomiting can definitely be a sign of an allergic reaction!

 

[sanibelover]

Thanks for the replies. Guess we had better get tested. I did think that maybe that funny taste in my son's throat might have been a slight reaction to the peanuts, but never noticed any other signs so I guess it didn't really strike me as odd until the other one had the vomiting incident. Neither one of them will get within 25 ft. of peanut anything if they can halp it (which probably is a really good thing....).

Again thanks for the responses.

 

[erinch]

when my DS was born we had to see the dermatologist at one week old because he was covered with eczema. At 6 weeks he almost died and was diagnosed with an infection--what was really happening was that he was allergic to the milk, nut, egg, and tree nut products I was consuming, and which were being passed to him in my milk. We (by grace) had to start supplementing and used soy rather than a cow milk formula because of the eczema.

So his first exposure to a milk product was at 4 months with a piece of zwieback which has whey. He had projectile vomiting. Same thing with a bite of pudding. And a piece of mac and cheese. Not knowing one thing about food allergies we thought he had a sensitive stomach. We had about 6 of the vomiting episodes, until he was 18 months old, and was given a graham cracker with frosting on it at church. He began vomiting again, but within 10 minutes his heart rate accelerated to heart attack range and he lost consciousness. We were--fortunately--within 5 minutes of our doctors office; they had epi and saved him by the narrowest of margins, and we started this heartbreakingly hard journey.

We discovered the egg and nut allegies over the next two years, and for both of them the first exposure was vomiting--but anaphylaxis set in on both those exposures much more rapidly. Each reaction was worse than the last.

With all due respect to your doctor, Sanibel lover, many general doctors are poorly informed about food allergies, and their misinformation can be a life and death issue. It's been said about a million times, but check out the food allergy network -- and then find an allergist who is informed about food allergies.

 

[sanibelover]

I am definitely calling today to get appointments for allergy testing. Thanks so much for all of your advice. It certainly sounds like we could be dealing with peanut allergies.

 

[lenshanem]

Yes, I agree some doctors are still clueless. I had a REALLY BAD experience with even an allergist in the beginning!

Out of curiosity, I wonder how many of us nursed? My daughter was exposed to peanuts thru nursing I'm almost positive.

 

[laughinplace199]

Out of curiosity, I wonder how many of us nursed? My daughter was exposed to peanuts thru nursing I'm almost positive.

I think my daughter was exposed that way as well. I only nursed her for two months because she was so fussy at feeding times. She'd nurse for a minute or two and then start screaming. I'd pump, but she wouldn't take the breast milk from the bottle either. I thought it was odd that she'd nurse fine at 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM, but in hindsight, she probably nursed well at those times of day/night because any peanut products I'd consumed throughout the day were probably out of my system by then. I put her on formula and she was a different child - all happy and smiles. I knew nothing about food allergies then, but now I am sure that's why she was so hard to nurse. I also ate peanuts and peanut butter when I was pregnant. I had no clue.

 

[liznboys]

Out of curiosity, I wonder how many of us nursed? My daughter was exposed to peanuts thru nursing I'm almost positive.

I nursed my 3 yr old PA son for 15 months. I also nursed my 5 yr old (who has no allergies) for 15 months. I ate the same amount of peanut with each of them (not much, I am not a big peanut person...) I am currently nursing my 10 month old, and I avoid all nuts to a degree (I will eat things that have a low risk of cross-contamination), I also did this while pregnant with him.

I sometimes wonder if the exposure he had while I was pregnant/nursing him had anything to do with his allergy...and of course that makes me feel guilty. But there's nothing I can do about that now, can't turn back the clock. So I try not to think about it. It's a tough thing though.

 

[CamColt]

I never nursed my PA DS.
He did however have pyloric stenosis and I know of 2 other kids about the same age who had pyloric stenosis and are PA too. Im not saying its related, but I think its strange that I had never heard of anyone with either of those things until DS came along.

 

[donnabc]

Just returned from Disney with my 5 yo who also has "life threatening" food allergies to fish, peanuts, peas AND egg.
I gave him a healthy dose of Zyrtec (2 tsp) each night we were there (his normal dose is 1-2). We carried liquid benadyl (as I always do in my purse) and his epi pen into the parks with us.
At Liberty Inn (I think that's what it is called) we went to the walk in character meal for lunch. We informed the waiter of my son's allergies and the chef came out 3 times during our meal to tell us what was in EACH dish and offer substitutions for DS. We were VERY happy and comfortable with this dining experience.
As for the fast food, I went to the counter and asked the person what kind of oil they fry in and if they did not know I insisted they find out before I placed an order...I'm sure the people behind me were not too happy waiting but it was my turn and these are questions I needed to know so
Just be careful as you are every day I'm sure and it will work out fine...sending you some pixy dust

 

[KYmommy]

I nursed my DS until he was 1 years old. We found out about his allergy when he was 11 months old. I ate peanut products while preg and nursing until I learned about his allergy.

 

[donnabc]

I also nursed my son for 10 months (but had to supliment with formula...short verson of story is he was a premee and had poor sucking reflex, low BS, high BR sooooo he needed the easier option of formula)...I am not a big peanut person but since peanuts are in so many things these days I'm sure I ate products with them....
Wonder if there is a coorelation there?

 

[liznboys]

FYI: This was in the February 1, 2005 AllEarsNet newsletter:

SPECIAL DIETS ALERT
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Previously, you could make special dietary requests at Walt Disney World restaurants with at least 24 hours notice. Walt Disney World is now stating that resort table service restaurants that accept Priority Seating can accommodate special dietary needs, such as allergies to gluten or wheat, shellfish, soy, lactose or milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, or eggs, BUT these requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance. You can make such dietary requests by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Requests for kosher meals need to be made at least 24 hours in advance, and a credit card is required to guarantee your meal. Kosher meals are not offered at Garden View Afternoon Tea, Teppanyaki Dining Room, Gulliver's Grill, Palio, House of Blues, Planet Hollywood, Fulton's Crab House, Portobello Yacht Club, Rainforest Cafe, Shula's Steakhouse, Todd English's bluezoo, and Fresh Mediterranean Market.

Kosher meals are available, however, at the following locations with no advance notice: World Premiere Food Court at All-Star Movies; Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Port Orleans-French Quarter; Intermission Food Court at All Star Music; Riverside Mill Food Court at Port Orleans-Riverside; End Zone Food Court at All Star Sports; Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom; Old Port Royale Food Court at Caribbean Beach; ABC Commissary at Disney-MGM Studios; Everything Pop Shopping and Dining at Pop Century; Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe at the Magic Kingdom; and Liberty Inn at Epcot.


Visit our pages on Traveling to WDW with Special Needs at: http://allearsnet.com/pl/special.htm

And look for our book, "PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs," coming late spring, which will include detailed information on dining at Walt Disney World with special dietary needs: http://allearsnet.com/pr12.htm

 

[Selket]

Does anyone remember if they carry Krispy Kreme donuts in the disney resort shops or fast-food spots? I remember Mara had boxed breakfast type baked good that you could buy but I can't remember now what company made them (and DS wasn't showing any signs of food allergies back then!).

Thanks!

 

[jeancbpugh]

Does anyone remember if they carry Krispy Kreme donuts in the disney resort shops or fast-food spots?

In December, they didn't have Krispy Kremes at the Polynesian shops or Capt Cooks. They served Krispy Kremes at Chef Mickey's breakfast. They have Krispy Kremes for sale at the Dolphin in Tubby's, but they are in a case (not prepackaged)... which gave my DS no problem but I know people have different comfort levels.

 

[lenshanem]

Maybe at Tubbi's they could go in the back and get some fresh donuts out then?
My daughter LOVES Krispy Kreme and so do I!

We freeze them in the school teachers' fridge so she can have a special treat.

 

[DVCDawn]

I've never let me daughter have Krispy Kremes. We've just started to see them in our supermarket. Are they really safe?

DVCDawn

 

[jeancbpugh]

I've never let me daughter have Krispy Kremes. We've just started to see them in our supermarket. Are they really safe?

DVCDawn

My PA son has eaten dozens and dozens of them. I think some shops are franchises, so you should check with your local manager.