Just found out I have a peanut allergy. My RAST is 1.1. I have eaten peanuts recently and had absolutely no problems whatsoever. I am a Chef by trade so avoidance is hard. Anyone else have no symptoms on eating them?

Andrew,

Who made the diagnosis? Food allergy, per the NIH guidelines, is diagnosed by correlating clinical symptoms and diagnostic test results. It sounds like you don't have a history of reaction.

That being said, even a level as low as 1.1 can be significant when it comes to peanut, so Follow the advice of your doctor until you can have more testing done and get to a specialist.

My company makes the most common Specific IgE test, ImmunoCAP, and we have a new test called the uKnow peanut test that can provide more information regarding your risk of reaction. Google "uKnow peanut" for more info.

I also recommend you see a board certified Allergist to potentially do an oral food challenge.

These are my opinions, not necessarily The opinion of my company.

Best of luck!

Larry

Thank you Larry. This was done by my primary care physician who I've had for a few years. I have no history of allergic reactions to peanuts.

It began one night on the line. I tasted a dish containing peanuts and hot chili. I'm beginning to wonder if the reaction was from exposure to the capsaicin in the chili rather than the peanuts. I've seen people before who have allergy like symptoms from chilis.

Since then I went and got the test. While I waited for results I ate food that contained peanuts such as ice creams and sesame noodles, with absolutely no reaction. Infact I was shocked when the doctor said I was even on the scale for peanuts. She explained to me that some people register .8 to 1.3 and exhibit no symptoms whatsoever.

After hearing that I decided it was time to get advice. Working in the food service industry has taught me that no food allergy, intolerance or disease should be taken lightly. Infact the restaurant I work at has a specialized menu so that everyone can eat there.

I just find it hard to believe a food I still ingested up to yesterday, I am actually allergic to.
But thank you, I will pursue the venues you mentioned for answers.