Anyone else's child suffer from strawberry or raspberry allergies?

[Happyland8]

My DD has recently become allergic to strawberries & raspberries. It started a number of hours after eating raspberry jam a few months ago when she came out in hives. This was followed, a month later, by her coming out in raised red lumps on her face after eating strawberries. My GP suggested not cutting either out yet so as to build more evidence. The latest situation was her complaining of her tongue being "stingy" after having some strawberries in a smoothie that DH made. So far, she hasn't reacted to anything strawberry/raspberry flavoured.

I suppose I'm just wondering how things progressed for your child if they suffer from these same allergies? Did they become allergic to stuff that's just flavoured or is it only when they eat the fruit that they'll react?

Sorry if these are silly questions. It's just all new to me.

Thanks

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Hi Happy

I replied on your other thread re oral allergy syndrome

I know you have a whole host of allergies yourself but just wanted to give you some reassurance

I and both my children are coeliacs, I myself have a whole host of allergies including nuts, 2 of my allergies cause anaphylaxis

Dc 2 has a serious shellfish allergy

Dc1 has oral allergy syndrome and reacts primarily to tomatoes if not cooked enough to break the protein down

It’s never got worse even though I suffer from 2 anaphylactic allergies dc has stayed stable

I also have a cousin and a friend with strawberry allergy and neither have progressed to severe reactions even though it developed in early childhood they are both middle aged now

Are you sure it's an allergy, rather than for example salicylate sensitivity?

I looked this up in connection with the blackberry incident in the Peter Rabbit film and it's a sensitivity to salicylate, the compound aspirin is made from, which is also present in lots of fruit and vegetables, in different amounts.

It's not an allergy as such, as it's not an immune response. It does lead to similar symptoms. It is worth investigating, as you need to know whether the child can be given aspirin.

Lottie the symptoms are all classic allergy symptoms. Here's some pictures of the hives. I'd have thought it's a typical allergic reaction, but I'll have a look into that. Thank you.

Yes, I'm not a medical person. Just sharing that thought as something to check with the doctor.

Thanks Lottie, I'll ask the GP today

GP didn't feel there was any need for a referral and said that tingling of the tongue isn't really of concern to them unless it's accompanied by swelling of the lips or a sort of scratching of the throat. He said to avoid strawberries, raspberries and any foods containing these and to ensure we always have some portion with us.

Portion should say piriton.

Ah, was sort of hoping it was potion!

I know of someone whose child has raspberry allergy. they said it is not one of hte mandated listed ingredients s o have had to work out what the child is allergic to by process of elimination

That's some impressive hives.
I feel your GP should have referred you to the allergy clinic tbh.
My dd has a severe peanut allergy and has Epipens. We visit the allergy clinic yearly and she has had allergy tests on lesser reactions than that. My dd has oral allergy syndrome too, or that's what we all presume, including the paediatrician. She reacts to most fruits in some form.
I found this quite interesting www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files%5C5537Poralallergy.pdf
Particularly this part : If there is a risk your child will have a severe reaction, then we will recommend an Epipen. Most children with OAS do not need an Epipen. The allergy team will have assessed the need for an Epipen in the allergy clinic and they will tell you if your child needs to carry one.
Note it says' the allergy team' not a GP. I would go back and insist an allergy clinic appointment to be safe.