I was so hopeful that Max's doctor appointment with the allergist would tell us that we were totally overreacting and his peanut allergy was no big deal. After a skin test that resulted in a very positive result (i.e. large hives where peanut touched) we were given a lot of information, resources (http://www.foodallergy.org/ ), and a tutorial for using the Epi-pen. Now we wait for blood test results to determine the level of peanut antibodies. This information will give us a baseline and determine whether we will qualify for a desensitization study at Duke.
Who knows, maybe we will be part of the 20% of kids who outgrow this allergy on their own!
Sorry that he has to go through this but it is sure better to know what is going on and to be prepared. I know you and Peter will be on top of things. Love and hugs, YVBA
ReplyDeleteoh boy, i guess everybody does not love a nut (i had a planters shirt in high school that said, "everybody loves a nut!"). good luck with everything, i know you guys will be super careful, so i'm not worried :). but hopefully it will just go away over time so it's not a hassle! hi to the babesssssssssss!
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