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son allergic to nuts,sesame and egg - help - I cant cope

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hayleyhew · 30/11/2006 14:10

Just got my sons RAST test results. He is allergic to nuts, sesame and eggs. I am gutted. He has just come out of hospital with asthma. I am struggling to cope just cant see him suffer anymore. How do I cope with these? We are emigrating to OZ in January. Worried about him when he starts school. His allergist says there are tests all times for cures and he says should be a cure in next 5-10 years for the peanut one?

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Rummum · 30/11/2006 14:21

Hi hayleyhew... I started a thread for you yesterday wondering how you got on with the results...
You can do this... it may seem quite daunting at the moment but I promise you... it will get easier.. Did they give you an epi-pen for him?
Did they refer you to a dietitian (sp)

foxinsocks · 30/11/2006 14:24

egg is actually not too difficult to cut out - the nuts are a pain but not horrendous

it is awful getting any sort of diagnosis like this but children do and can outgrow allergies and also, now that you know what he is allergic to, you will probably find his health will really improve once you cut the allergens out of his diet

Original poster
hayleyhew · 30/11/2006 14:29

Hi
No the allergist said he was going to send me an action plan to use with piritan? No referal to dietician but we are going to Oz in Jan.

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Rummum · 30/11/2006 14:37

It takes a while to get your head arround things doesn't it... Did she rule out a dairy allery?
what sort of foods is he eating daily?

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hayleyhew · 30/11/2006 17:48

He is eating veg, tatas, rice, meats, fish , pasta. Struggling with snacks a bit. He didnt say anything about being allergic to dairy - but he tested for milk and said that was ok.

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tartanchatterbox · 30/11/2006 18:47

Hi - I grew up in Australia. It is great with kids and their health. School shouldn't be a problem - they don't do school meals, so you have control over what he eats. They do have tuck shop, but --no money =no food!) It is also a less-packaged food society (if you exclude crisps/chips), and they encourage snacks like fruit (which you get in abundance and it's cheap)
Great for snacks!!

Heartmum2Jamie · 30/11/2006 20:01

I know it seems daunting but you can totally do this! Heck, if I can do it, you can do it....trust me! My ds is allergic to all dairy, egg, nuts (peanuts, hazel nuts, brazil nuts, almonds & coconut mixture) and wheat. It seemed like we would never get the hang of it but we are now 9 months (tomorrow) into a total avoidance diet and we are doing well. When you get to OZ I would ask for your son to see a dieitician, our has been invaluable in the support she gives us.

Heartmum2Jamie · 30/11/2006 20:14

I know it seems daunting but you can totally do this! Heck, if I can do it, you can do it....trust me! My ds is allergic to all dairy, egg, nuts (peanuts, hazel nuts, brazil nuts, almonds & coconut mixture) and wheat. It seemed like we would never get the hang of it but we are now 9 months (tomorrow) into a total avoidance diet and we are doing well. When you get to OZ I would ask for your son to see a dieitician, our has been invaluable in the support she gives us.

tatt · 01/12/2006 13:06

the first few months are hard but then you adjust and learn to live with it. There are lists available from manufactureres of food that is "safe" but you just get used to reading labaels. Check out cheap biscuits for snacks - bourbons are nut free, not sure about egg. I won't pretend it doesn't make life harder but you'll survive. There is a good chance he'll outgrow egg, he may outgrow the others.

stressbucket · 01/12/2006 14:57

It really does get easier. I remember trying not to cry in Sainsburys during our first post-diagnosis shop. DD (3) is severly allergic to dairy and has positive RAST tests to egg and wheat - plus she has asthma. I can't pretend it hasn't made things harder in many ways (and I am also v worried about school, she hasn't even been to nursery yet) but I genuinely believe there are positives. Her diet is fantastic compared to all the other 3 year olds we know - virtually no processed food and loads of fruit and vegetables (fortunately the best diet to help control asthma too). She yelps with delight at a cherry tomato or a sugar snap pea!

Plus she is beginning to understand there are things she can't have. You get to know what products are safe (but keep reading labels, they change) and eventually shopping/cooking seems less daunting. Educating others may be the biggest challenge, there is an awful lot of ignorance and prejudice out there.

This time last year I thought I really couldn't cope. I feel much more positive now - you really will get there too. Good luck!

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