I have not dealt with this personally but have heard of people who have.
My assumption is that it is due to severe reactions and lack of oxygen. However, I am not a Doctor.
If it were me, in the event of this type of reaction (and absent of any other medical diagnosis that could cause the convulsions) I would administer the EpiPen as a precaution--unless I was told not to by my doctor or allergist.
Submitted by jenniferbfab on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 09:32.
Please be safe and consult your allergist regarding these symptoms. None of the moderators here are medical professionals and we're really not qualified to answer this sort of question.
Submitted by SpiritedLady on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 19:46.
Thank you for your help. I have consulted an allergy doctor and he said my symptoms are not typical of a peanut allergy, but that people manifest differently.
This is the first time I have gone to a specialist. Like many people my age who have this allergy, we have learned to live with it, and be as careful as we possibly can. Most of what we do because of our allergy is second nature to us.
The doctor ordered a blood test to determine how allergic I am to peanuts; I am awaiting the results.
In the meantime, he put me on a daily dosage of prescriptiom strength Allegra. He said I will be on it for the rest of my life.
The information provided on PeanutAllergy.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her health professional. This information is solely for informational and educational purposes and we encourage all visitors to see a licensed physician if they believe that they have a peanut allergy. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Neither the owners or employees of PeanutAllergy.com nor the author(s) of site content take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading this site. Always speak with your primary health care provider before engaging in any form of self treatment. Please see our Legal Statement for further information.
Shopping Cart
There are no products in your shopping cart.
0 Items
$0.00
Featured Product
Sponsored Links
Peanut Free Points and Rewards
Earn Points, Get Rewards!
At PeanutAllergy.com, we reward people who reach out to others in the Peanut Allergy community. Participating is easy! Sign up, participate, earn Peanut Free Points and get rewarded with discounts and prizes.
I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter, made in a 100% nut-free facility, tastes great and has the same taste and texture as peanut butter. I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter is also nutritionally superior to peanut butter in many ways. Compare I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter with the leading brand of peanut butter… Complete Details…
I have not dealt with this personally but have heard of people who have.
My assumption is that it is due to severe reactions and lack of oxygen. However, I am not a Doctor.
If it were me, in the event of this type of reaction (and absent of any other medical diagnosis that could cause the convulsions) I would administer the EpiPen as a precaution--unless I was told not to by my doctor or allergist.
Please be safe and consult your allergist regarding these symptoms. None of the moderators here are medical professionals and we're really not qualified to answer this sort of question.
Best regards,
Jennifer B.
www.foodallergybuzz.com
Thank you for your help. I have consulted an allergy doctor and he said my symptoms are not typical of a peanut allergy, but that people manifest differently.
This is the first time I have gone to a specialist. Like many people my age who have this allergy, we have learned to live with it, and be as careful as we possibly can. Most of what we do because of our allergy is second nature to us.
The doctor ordered a blood test to determine how allergic I am to peanuts; I am awaiting the results.
In the meantime, he put me on a daily dosage of prescriptiom strength Allegra. He said I will be on it for the rest of my life.