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20 month old allergic reaction

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Worrywart94 · 04/02/2023 15:55

Yesterday Ds took an immediate reaction to a doughnut (I know not ideal or very age appropriate but it was just a small piece broken off) within minutes he was scratching lumps out of himself, kept grabbing at his stomach, came up in a rash and was obviously very uncomfortable in his skin!

He went white as a ghost then vomitted, once he vomitted he was back to his normal self! Phoned the Doc who said it sounds like an allergic reaction and we got an antihistamine for him.

He has had all the main allergens and never had a reaction before!

Doctor said if it happens again to contact them and they will run tests.

I was wondering if anyone had any similar experiences? Is it possible it was just a one off?

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Worrywart94 · 04/02/2023 16:17

Hopeful bump

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LegoGoldenDragon · 04/02/2023 16:47

Not happened to me, but first thought is if it had sprinkles or icing could it be the colourings? Otherwise try introducing each ingredient individually to see if there is a reaction.

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Worrywart94 · 04/02/2023 16:59

No icing or sprinkles, it was a mini plain doughnut! I'll double check the ingredients for colourings!

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carnaval · 04/02/2023 18:11

Hi OP, I'm sorry about that.
From what I've learned, allergies can develop any time...
are you able to get the ingredients list so you can let your GP or allergist know the possible culprits?

I hope you are well

Scramble1805 · 04/02/2023 20:08

Don't just check the ingredients, check the "may also contain".
Is peanuts a possibility? Some brands are changing suppliers or factories to save cost, and can no longer guarantee products are nut free.

Yarnosaura · 04/02/2023 20:17

That sounds scary Flowers

Do make sure you are aware what to look for in the event of a serious reaction, it's not always obvious. Take a pic of the doughnut ingredients so you can cross check if it happens again.

It could be absolutely anything though, we can only have an allergic reaction to something we've been exposed to already, so it will be something he's had before. And it might not be one of the top 14.

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Worrywart94 · 05/02/2023 07:36

carnaval · 04/02/2023 18:11

Hi OP, I'm sorry about that.
From what I've learned, allergies can develop any time...
are you able to get the ingredients list so you can let your GP or allergist know the possible culprits?

I hope you are well

I have the package taped to the wall so im double checking everything now, the Doctor just said if he reacts again to let them know and they will do an allergy test but to be honest I don't fancy another reaction as I've read the second is worse!

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Worrywart94 · 05/02/2023 07:40

Scramble1805 · 04/02/2023 20:08

Don't just check the ingredients, check the "may also contain".
Is peanuts a possibility? Some brands are changing suppliers or factories to save cost, and can no longer guarantee products are nut free.

He has had peanuts and hazelnuts before with no reaction, he eats everything and anything so it's really knocked us sideways!

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cunderthunt1 · 05/02/2023 07:41

Similar thing happened to my daughter the other day with cheese. She's also got bad eczema that gets triggered by certain foods. Have you thought about seeing an allergist?

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Worrywart94 · 05/02/2023 07:49

Yarnosaura · 04/02/2023 20:17

That sounds scary Flowers

Do make sure you are aware what to look for in the event of a serious reaction, it's not always obvious. Take a pic of the doughnut ingredients so you can cross check if it happens again.

It could be absolutely anything though, we can only have an allergic reaction to something we've been exposed to already, so it will be something he's had before. And it might not be one of the top 14.

I didn't know that, I've been wrecking my head figuring out what he hasn't had so thank you!

The allergens in the ingredients are soya, wheat, egg and milk.....he had wheatabix yesterday with milk and was scratching but no where near as bad as when he took the reaction, maybe its one of them? Or is the itching from the first reaction because he still has a rash?

The also contains traces off is, nuts, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut and gluten

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Worrywart94 · 05/02/2023 07:51

Just want to say thank you to all who have replied, im not very good with anxiety, currently in therapy so I don't handle these things well! But you all have been brill and lovely so thanks again 🙂

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Worrywart94 · 05/02/2023 07:57

cunderthunt1 · 05/02/2023 07:41

Similar thing happened to my daughter the other day with cheese. She's also got bad eczema that gets triggered by certain foods. Have you thought about seeing an allergist?

The doctor said if he has another reaction they will run tests so im assuming that'll be an allergist, unless I can refer him myself?

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cunderthunt1 · 05/02/2023 08:03

I guess you could say you want to see one now, but I know the nhs waiting list for allergists is huge so if you're able to go private I would

winepleasenotwhine · 05/02/2023 08:07

Just want to mention that you shouldn't just be looking at the 'allergens'. The highlighted ones are just the most common ones. You can be allergic to (almost) any of the ingredients

winepleasenotwhine · 05/02/2023 08:08

www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/food-allergy-anaphylaxis-emergency-care-plan

Also look at this link so that you can recognise the signs of anaphylaxis....

carnaval · 05/02/2023 08:14

Hi OP, how often do you give peanuts and hazelnuts to him?

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Worrywart94 · 05/02/2023 08:19

carnaval · 05/02/2023 08:14

Hi OP, how often do you give peanuts and hazelnuts to him?

Hazelnuts hes only had once or twice in the form of a bueno bar 😶he used to love peanut butter on toast but got bored of it and started to play with it more so!

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SnoozyVanWinkle · 05/02/2023 08:27

I would also look into going private if you are worried. My dd has been waiting for a year for an appointment for the allergy clinic and it's been cancelled twice. Fortunately we have worked out what she reacted to and she's 16 so can manage it herself.

carnaval · 05/02/2023 08:46

We see an allergist privately and also use the NHS. What they've told us is that for sensitised children (maybe people in general?) they need to be fed whatever they are sensitised to often so they don't develop an allergy.

My son eats vegan nut pancakes at least 4 days a week because of that. We mix all the 6 nuts we know he can have and then just make the pancakes with banana and flour.

The waiting list on the NHS long. If your GP could refer you sooner rather than later it would be great I think.

I understand your anxiety. I've been there, I've cried so much. But it does get better.

I hope your son is not allergic to anything, but if he is, he will be ok.

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namesaga · 05/02/2023 10:14

Did it have soya in? Has he had soya before?

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Worrywart94 · 05/02/2023 10:37

namesaga · 05/02/2023 10:14

Did it have soya in? Has he had soya before?

There was soya in it, did a check there through his most eaten foods and can only find "sustainable soya flour" in our bread, not sure if theres a difference between soya and soya flour but if there is then no he wouldn't have had soya before to my knowledge!

Thats really intrigued me!

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Yarnosaura · 05/02/2023 10:46

winepleasenotwhine · 05/02/2023 08:07

Just want to mention that you shouldn't just be looking at the 'allergens'. The highlighted ones are just the most common ones. You can be allergic to (almost) any of the ingredients

This.

Any of the ingredients might be an allergen. The important thing at this stage is to keep a diary of everything he eats, drinks, any meds he takes, and any reactions.

If he has a reaction and antihistamines don't stop it progressing and/or you see signs of anaphylaxis, call an ambulance and state "suspected anaphylaxis", it will be a priority 1 call (telling you this to try and help with your anxiety, so you have a plan).

Future reactions aren't necessarily worse, they might stay at the same level forever, or even reduce, or be completely random.

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