oral challange shoul we?

Please do keep us posted. I would like to know the exact method they use. For some reason I thought they use some non-peanut looking liquid solution or something with a precisely measured amt of peanut protein. I didn't know they go in and just eat peanutbutter. Please let us know the exact procedure. I would get my son challenged too if I were in your shoes. Good luck.

I would do it if I were you. Given the circumstances you describe, I think it sounds like the appropriate way to proceed. Good luck!!! Let us know, of course.

Simply repeat California Mom's post as what I think about this to FOR YOUR SITUATION. Please let us all know what happens. I know for me, when I hear "oral challenge" I automatically think no way, but your circumstances seem to warrant it. Again, please let us know and best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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I have known several families whose children have had oral challenges in a hospital setting. Some found that their child was indeed not allergic, others found that their child was allergic. None of them had a bad reaction. I would do it in your shoes.

My son had the oral challenge 5 weeks ago. This was in England so I dont know if it is different for you. The test consisted of peanut solutions from 0.01% to a whole peanut. My son racted to solution 3 0.15%. He got a rash, hives and became lethargic. They stopped the test gave him some antihistamine and kept us in hospital until all his symptoms were gone and we felt confident to take him home. It will be much better for you to find out if your son is still allergic this way with the saftey of the medical resources. Good luck, keep us posted.
Rebecca.

I have been offline and forgotten what my username was on this site . Montanna is nancye and this is my original topic . My son has still not taken the oral test, he was too scared when we tried. Hopefully he will be ready to soon . ( really soon if my daughter has anything to do with it) I will let this board know when I finally KNOW myself.

hello, pdaisey,

how old was your son when he was givern the oral challange ?
l am hopeing they will give my son one next year , how reliable are these tests?
do they clearly indicate that a reaction will always be mild ?
the appointments l have had with our allergists just say that he will grow out of the egg , but say nothing about the peanut.
l think that all indications are that peant allergy is life long, but can this become less of a reaction as the years pass or swing the other way?
thanks puzzled williamsmummy