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!
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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
oh 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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