Our daughter first developed her peanut allergy at 6.5 yeard old. She was covered in hives (even under her hair) for 2 days, then after eating a cookie with peanuts in it, her lips swelled (they were huge). We got her to the hospital where they gave her steroids and epinephrine. We got her allergy tested and she had a lot of positives, including peanut. The almond came up questionable, and the allergist thinks the milk and egg are outgrown. She also had many EA's. She goes back for a check up in a couple of weeks. My husband is counting the days until she outgrows her peanut allergy. I'm not so sure that she will outgrow it. Does it matter at what age they become allergic (birth vs 6 years old)? What are the chances that she will outgrow it? Thanks!!!
Liz
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Liz, mom to
B age 14 with asthma, bee sting allergy, mild EA's and eczema
M age 11 with asthma, peanut & nut, severe EA's and eczema
A age 6 with asthma, peanut, nut, fish, penicillin, severe EA's and eczema
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Liz, mom to
B age 14 with asthma, bee sting allergy, mild EA's and eczema
M age 11 with asthma, peanut & nut, severe EA's and eczema
A age 6 with asthma, peanut, nut, fish, penicillin, severe EA's and eczema
While a few people do outgrow PA, the chances are slim. The last I read the best chance was if you are diagnosed before the age of 1 and remain reaction free for at least 5 years. I think that the greatest hope for all our kids is a vaccine. Just read your labels and keep an Epi and Bendryl handy. And educate your daughter. Good luck, I know that it seems an impossible task at first, but it will become second nature to you.