Oh, Frabjous Day
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marydellWe took Charlie to the allergist this morning for skin testing. We've been doing a bit of challenge testing* with some of the foods he'd reacted to when he was 8-12 months old, and getting good results, so we decided it was time for some repeat tests at the doctor. The experience was horrible--after the stuff was applied to his arm, we had to hold his arm and try to keep him still for 10 minutes while it got itchier and itchier. 10 minutes of screaming and crying later, though, we got a very pleasing result.
Over the course of our intial testing (both at the doctor and at home), we determined that he was allergic to eggs, wheat, oats, strawberries, cherries, plums, peaches, apples, pears, peas, green beans, onions, and possibly white beans and possibly cats (in the non-food sense).
Today's test shows that he is strongly allergic to cats, eggs, and peas; a tiny bit allergic to wheat and plums, and in the clear for the rest. YAY! The doc said he can have wheat, just not piles of it, and to bring him back in 4 months for a checkup. This is so great, I can't even tell you how great, seriously. For one thing, it means he can eat most of the menu at day care, instead of me having to prep all of his food and snacks etc. SO GREAT.
Afterr slathering steriods on his arm and giving him a dose of benadryl (they can't have any antihisthamine for 48 hours before the test...a long, cranky 48 hours in his case), we celebrated by going out to brunch. He had some of his usual hash browns and little-bits-o-steak, but completely turned his nose up at his special new treats--applesauce and toast with strawberry jam. Toddlers.
*feed small amount to kid & watch carefully, basically
Over the course of our intial testing (both at the doctor and at home), we determined that he was allergic to eggs, wheat, oats, strawberries, cherries, plums, peaches, apples, pears, peas, green beans, onions, and possibly white beans and possibly cats (in the non-food sense).
Today's test shows that he is strongly allergic to cats, eggs, and peas; a tiny bit allergic to wheat and plums, and in the clear for the rest. YAY! The doc said he can have wheat, just not piles of it, and to bring him back in 4 months for a checkup. This is so great, I can't even tell you how great, seriously. For one thing, it means he can eat most of the menu at day care, instead of me having to prep all of his food and snacks etc. SO GREAT.
Afterr slathering steriods on his arm and giving him a dose of benadryl (they can't have any antihisthamine for 48 hours before the test...a long, cranky 48 hours in his case), we celebrated by going out to brunch. He had some of his usual hash browns and little-bits-o-steak, but completely turned his nose up at his special new treats--applesauce and toast with strawberry jam. Toddlers.
*feed small amount to kid & watch carefully, basically
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Date: 2010-07-03 05:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-03 06:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-03 06:44 pm (UTC)Also, do you know about the book "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World?" If you don't, already, I will cheerfully hook you up with a copy, because it has recipes that Charlie CAN EAT. Even wheat-free ones!
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Date: 2010-07-03 06:47 pm (UTC)Cats--if he should choose to have a cat as an adult, he will probably be able to do so if he's willing to go through the acclimatisation period (I am very allergic to cats myself, but have had them all my life). Being allergic to peas is fine--I certainly don't care, and they're easy to avoid. :)
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Date: 2010-07-03 10:44 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-04 12:35 am (UTC)On the bright side, my allergy to strawberries (of many years' standing) has magically disappeared (or perhaps gone into remission) and I am enjoying this year's incredible strawberries.
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Date: 2010-07-06 07:21 am (UTC)