Re: peanut allergy/celiac

[Guest guest]

I don't disagree with Ann, but just wanted to mention some interesting new

research I heard on a news report this past month.

When a child 'regains' tolerance to peanuts after being diagnosed allergic,

it's better for that child to eat peanuts at least once a month to " maintain

tolerance. " Those kids that regained tolerance, but still never ate peanuts

were more likely to become allergic again years later.

Okay, this is my recall of the study, and I don't have any documentation,

but thought it was quite interesting, and I'd be digging up the original

research if it was my kid that was peanut allergic!

Jan Patenaude, RD

In a message dated 9/1/2006 1:34:15 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

amerritt@... writes:

I checked with a knowledgeable pediatrician - here is his response:

Ann

" Even though the test is in the " mild " range, a more severe reaction

could occur, and the more exposure over time, the more possible a

reaction could become. Avoiding any exposure would make it more likely

that the test would eventually become normal. So I would avoid all

exposures. The only way of knowing an exposure is safe is to challenge

with the antigen under controlled conditions in an allergist's office.

Usually I check the test yearly, and if it becomes negative, I refer to

an allergist to discuss trying peanuts again. "

Ann Merritt MS, RD, LD

Maplewood of Cheshire County

Westmoreland, NH

603 399-7374

peanut allergy/celiac

Today I had a 14 month old that was mildly reactive on a RAST test to

peanuts (<.35 is normal and he was .49). The parents are wondering if

this is an accurate test for them to have to avoid all possible sources

of peanuts, or can he avoid the nuts, peanut butter, etc and have the

foods that may have traces of peanut protein such as food containing

vegetable oils etc.

My other question is in regards to whey protein. Is this gluten free?

I am assuming it is. Thanks for any input.

Mikulich, RD, CDE

Aspirus Clinics

Wausua, WI

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