Egg Allergy Woes

[nursekat]

Just gave dd egg for breakfast for the first time today, she broke out in hives all over her head and body, lucky me it's Saturday.  Anyway gave her Benadryl, she projectile vomited out all the egg an hour later.    She's congested and coughing, and I am keeping a close eye on her breathing.

Just bummed that I have an allergy kiddo now, feeling bad I gave her eggs (I know I know it's not my fault but I can't help it).

She's had lots of things with eggs in the ingredients before (bread, waffles, etc.) - can the allergy just be to large quantities??

[binxyboo]

Riley can have milk in things, but if he drinks straight milk, he gets mucosy diapers, upset tummy, excema breaks out etc.

It might be something like that?

[nursekat]

Riley can have milk in things, but if he drinks straight milk, he gets mucosy diapers, upset tummy, excema breaks out etc.

It might be something like that?

That's what I'm hoping, I'm the same with milk as well - can't have ice cream or milk if I want to have people in the same room with me an hour later but can have milk products and small amts of cheese.  Just a bit bummed that we've got this to worry about now, although I think I need to remember that we are blessed regardless. 

[Mom to M&M]

Very possible - I'd also avoid the flu shot for the same reason (contains eggs). I know it's tough but at least he can eat items with eggs cooked into them!

[nursekat]

Very possible - I'd also avoid the flu shot for the same reason (contains eggs). I know it's tough but at least he can eat items with eggs cooked into them!

Right, but my concern now is that since she reacted to the eggs, she may have stronger reactions in the future to things that contain eggs...don't know if that concern is valid but I'm going to keep it low key this weekend in the egg dept until we can see the doc this week.

[Mom to M&M]

Good plan - big hugs...