I'm an idiot - gave my dd something with peanuts in it

[lalaa]

She threw it all up within minutes of eating it and was then very cuddly and sorry for herself. This also co-incided with bed time and she's crashed out. I managed to get some piriton inside her before she fell asleep.
Do I need to be worried that she fell asleep so quickly after the vomiting?
Do I need to go and see the doc for allergic testing, etc.
She's 3, and still has a touch of eczema (was much worse when she was a baby) and she was allergic to egg - might still be because I haven't dared give it to her again! She could eat biscuits and other stuff with cooked egg in it, just not scrambled egg, etc.
TIA

peanut allergy is more common than it used to be, but still quite rare. ds (20 months) has eaten peanut and has eczema with no side effects - or is there another reason you are worrying?

being sick and falling asleep are nothing to worry about though.

You should phone nhs direct for advice. Their number is 08454647

But if she is breathing normally, she isn't in danger is she? I think the problem with nuts is if you have anawhatever its called shock and everything swells and closes off.

Best to get professional advice to put your mind at rest then make an appt with your gp.

the official advice is that peanuts are ok after 2 or 3 though isn't it? I don't understand why the panic. I think in general you know if a child has a peanut allergy and eats one - they are not just sick.

I would think that you only need to see the doctor if you child shows any signs of an allergic reaction - being sick on its own isn't an allergic reaction.

If she has any swelling around her face or lips, or if she has any difficulty breathing then get her to the hospital straight away. Otherwise try not to worry, nothing you've told us would indicate an allergic reaction.

I'm with SP - I really don't see any reason to be worried. Throwing up isn't a sign of peanut allergy (she maybe just doesn't like peanuts). Anaphylactic shock would be very apparent within minutes of eating the trigger. Honestly lalaa, I don't think you need to worry.

Thank you - mind at rest now.

This is VERY serious!!!! The fact your daughter threw up after eating the food shows that she is most probably allergic. Not every reaction is going to be full blown anaphylaxis. A first tasting does not usually result in a severe reaction but each reaction thereafter will probably get stronger and nut allergy is VERY unpredictable and severe. I don't want to alarm you but I really believe she could now be in danger of a severe allergic reaction to any peanut product. I would avoid any nut products whatsoever and have her tested for your peace of mind and her safety.

Further info for other posters - anaphylactic reactions can occur anywhere within a 24 hour period after eating the food. Some people who suffer anaphylaxis will "crash" again after adrenaline treatment and can crash several times from eating one thing!!!! Allergic reactions involve a variety of systems including vomiting, breathing, skin/hives, etc etc. Really don't want to sound harsh but I have a ds with severe food allergies and unfortunately I have had to gain a lot of knowlege in this area. It is very scary!!

lalaa I have kids with allergies too, one with a severe allergy to peanuts. She usually vomits after eating them but her throat also swells. Without the vomiting she might have been dead. She did have a secondary reaction later, fortunately less severe. I hope you weren't woken in the night.

At 3 your child isn't able to tell you very clearly if her throat has been affected. The piriton would probably send her to sleep but really you needed to watch her pretty carefully for at least 4 hours afterwards. You should arrange to see a doctor and ask for allergy testing. Keep her away from nuts and carry liquid piriton with you until you've had her tested.

I really hope she just didn't like the taste but nut allergy can be so dangerous that ANY child who reacts like this should be tested. If they have already had one allergy it is even more important.

My Ds has a peanut allergy discovered when he ate peanut butter at the age of 2.5 and immediately collapsed grey and vomitting. He did not have a life threatening reaction but allergy testing was carried out and proved positive.
I was told by the Consultant that vomitting IS an allergic reaction. It is the most effective way for the stomach to rid itself of the allergin when detected.
My Ds has been prescribed an adrenalin shot which goes with him everywhere.
Do not take chances with this. Get your daughter tested.
good luck

Can people bump this if they see lalaa around - I stand corrected by mymama, tatt and chipkid and it sounds like lalaa should get her dd tested. Sorry for duff information, lalaa.

marthamoo don't feel too badly. Until I had my ds with allergies (3rd child) I was not very knowledgeable in this area. I would have probably thought the same thing!

marthamoo even gps don't always realise vomiting can be the first sign of a severe allergy. They always expect a rash but if you get antihistamine into them fast, as lalaa obviously did, you may not get one.

have tried to cat lalaa but if anyone sees her on another thread post her a message there.

bumping this for lalaa in case she doesn't do cat.

Yes I will bump too.

bumping

bump laalaa, hope everything is ok. my dd is throws up with penicillin, then gets very tired and lethargic. sometimes she comes out with a nettke rash. my dd1 also throws up after eating some foods. she still hasnt had direct contact with peanuts. am too scared to try.

bump for laalaa

thank you for bumping this and for the CAT, tatt. dd did indeed have a secondary reaction (more vomiting) about two hours later, and then was perfectly OK for the rest of the following 24 hours, and as a result I had decided that she should be tested - it was obviously not a virus or D&V and given her history I was going to err on the side of caution.
will get it sorted....

glad she is ok. was pancijg about my own dd1 earlier on.

I'm glad you saw this, lalaa.

Hope you get it sorted lalaa

could still be intolerance rather than a life threatening allergy but best to find out. Hope your gp has the sense to refer you without fuss, if not cat me and I'll send the name of my gp, our name and permission for them to discuss our case with your gp as its so similar.

If you're unhappy with the referral time you can ask for a blood sample to be taken and sent for testing. However if it turns out not to be an IgE reaction (negative blood test) you'd then have trouble seeing a consultant and it probably would be better if you did.

Ds always falls asleep after having a reaction. In his case it's fine but I will admit he has some steroids before falling asleep so he doesn't have another reaction in the night.