My 6yo son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy a year and a half ago (skin prick test after having a severe reaction to a peanut butter cracker). They told me if he came up positive for peanut, then to avoid peanuts and tree nuts. If he's allergic to peanuts does that really mean he's automatically allergic to treenuts (is it the same allergy)? I only ask because I was recently reminded of how he used to eat honey nut cheerios alot when he was little (he never liked peanut butter, I couldn't get him to try it until he was 4, but he loved honey nut cheerios)-- I know they have almond, and he never had a reaction. Once he was 3, I stopped buying the honey nut, because we had another baby, and I didn't want him injesting anything with honey until he was over 12months old--- you know how cheerios always end up all over the house. I only ask because I found a peanut free bakery nearby, however they have other nuts. I just always assumed he was pna/tna, but I just called and confirmed with the doctor, and they only tested for peanut, they just think everyone who is peanut should just avoid treenut which I know makes sense. I wouldn't be getting him things with nuts on it, but they have donuts there and birthday cakes that he would enjoy. I know this is a decision only I can make--- he's eaten bakery products with no problem until 6 months ago when I realized that they should be off limits (my doctor really made light of the allergy-- didn't even prescribe an epi-pen until I switched doctors). Just wondering if there are kids with peanut allergies that can tolerate other nuts.
[This message has been edited by Happymommy (edited April 20, 2007).]
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Dina
Mom to PA/TNA 6yo
"If he's allergic to peanuts does that really mean he's automatically allergic to treenuts (is it the same allergy)?"
No- being PA does not automatically mean you are allergic to tree nuts also. Although it is common to be PA and TNA.
Your son is 6- has he had actual nuts ever that you can recall (besides the honey nut cheerios).
Because you are wondering about TNA- you should take him bak to the allergist and have him tested for tree nuts. If the skin prick test is negative, you can challenge (in the Dr office) with the tree nuts. Thne you will know for sure!
Hurray that you found a peanut free bakery near you! I hooe he's not TNA so you can frequent it often!
Sandi
Sandi