Puzzling results on DD's allergy test

**Daisygirl** · 03-02-2008, 01:43 PM

DD had bloodwork to determine whether or not she has an egg allergy. The test came back that she is "sensitive" but not "allergic".

Meanwhile, after 3 doses of Benadryl and a week with no egg whatsoever in her diet, the skin rash and eczema is comletely gone. Alll that remains is a few scabs where she literally scratched herself raw.

Yesterday, she went to her father's and of course, he gave her something that contained egg. She didn't react while she was there, but this morning her chest is red and itchy. I gave her a half-dose of Benadryl and it is better.

I feel kind of silly for taking her to the doctor and having all the bloodwork done. I felt like the doctor thought I was over-reacting, too, since she had no rash left when we went there. He recommended treating her for a simple case of eczema with an over-the-counter cream should the rash re-occur.

Do you think I am nuts? What would you do? My gut tells me to keep her away from the egg products as much as possible.

**COUNTRYBUMPKIN** · 03-02-2008, 02:01 PM

Karen, I do not think you are "nuts" at all! You love your little girl and are only looking out for her and doing what any mother would do. I can tell you one thing that I do know. All so called allergies are a direct result of a toxicity accumulation in the bodies cells and all skin conditions are a direct result of the toxicity. Except eczema, which is an autoimmune disorder. You might want to look into doing a total body detox on your daughter for at least 30 days. You might be amazed at the results of doing so. Juice extracting and fresh raw fruits and veggies would most likely cure her of it. Dr's only prescrible drug's that mask the underlying causes of dis-eases. I hope this all makes sense to you. And just one more suggestion Karen, if you do decide to give her eggs, look for pasture fed eggs that are free of antibiotics and hormones. Lynn

**COUNTRYBUMPKIN** · 03-02-2008, 02:24 PM

Sorry Karen, Eczema is not an autoimmune disorder, but psoriasis is.

**prairiewife** · 03-02-2008, 03:20 PM

Please don't think you are silly for taking her to the doctor. My dd suffers from migraines and ended up going to three different doctors until she found one that started focusing on her diet. We just kept hearing it was her age, hormones, stress, etc.. Come to find out MSG is a huge trigger for her along with several other food additives. She watches labels now, eats more scratch cooked foods (as much as a college girl can) and the migraine attacks have started to decrease.

You know her best and maybe trying to eliminate eggs from her diet for a period of time and seeing the results would be worth a try. Speak to your ex and try to get him on board with this.

Countrybumpkin is right prescriptions only mask this. They wont cure it, but may make her more comfortable during a break out.

Good luck and no your not nuts.

**Daisygirl** · 03-02-2008, 05:52 PM

Thanks. I am glad to hear that you all would probably look at this the same way I do.

I don't feel quite as loco now that I am not alone, hehe.

**ravenmaniac** · 03-02-2008, 06:04 PM

Don't feel silly at all. Maybe even keep a journal of your daughter's eating habits and break outs. It certainly won't hurt to have that information on hand should any problems arise.

**missyali** · 03-02-2008, 07:21 PM

Kids are able to outgrow allergies/sensitivities if they are not exposed to the allergen. I think it's a great ideas to avoid egg and see if she outgrows it. And, no, you are not nuts. You are obviously a concerned mom who has her child's best interest in mind.

**emily_hope** · 03-02-2008, 10:09 PM

Nope not nuts. I would do the same thing. I have migraines and the doctor said to eliminate things one at a time from my diet and eventually I would figure out what triggers them. So far I believe it to be caffeine/chocolate. I think they are some other things as well, but these seem to be big triggers. That said, I would try to leave off the eggs and see how she does.

**Cricket1** · 03-02-2008, 10:12 PM

DS is sensitive to eggs and wheat. When I had him tested, there was nothing on him. You are just trying to figure things out--that's not nuts.

**M55FF** · 03-02-2008, 10:53 PM

It would be awful to be allergic to eggs... eggs are in about everything like pasta and cake. How can you keep her away from everything with eggs?
How about organic eggs? maybe she is allergic to something they feed the chickens and not the actual eggs?

anyway... how can you keep her away from everything with eggs?
?
no, its not crazy or nuts to want to protect your kids.

**known2him5** · 03-02-2008, 11:14 PM

I'm allergic to milk (NOT lactose intolerant, allergic) and my dd is allergic to wheat. . . we have such fun trying to cook here.

I think you're doing the right thing for you dd -- as long as the reaction is limited to a rash, I'd not obsess over what her dad feeds her. Have her take her Benadryl with her, for a break out occurance there. Then limit or eliminate eggs while she's with you.

**LuvMyHubby** · 03-06-2008, 06:09 PM

No, you are not nuts.

My daughter is allergic to eggs, papaya, mango, starfruit, several prescription meds and Blue dye...this one we found out the hard way... with an er trip and three epi shots later.

If her hives are only mild you may be able to quiet them with benadryl. But, my daughter now 21 still has to avoid her allergens like the plague or she needs to be minutes from the hospital.

**cab54** · 03-06-2008, 06:34 PM

Kids can outgrow allergies, BUT they can also have a worse reaction each time, till it is a bad one.

You're not crazy. I would have done the same things.

Good luck trying to get your ex on board with it. I've heard how cooperative he is.

You may have to work with your daughter (and her sister can help) on what things to avoid, and reading labels too.