Re: new, please help nut allergy

[Guest guest]

Since almonds caused the reaction, might it be possible to use pecans

instead? They're from a different family, so maybe that would make a

difference. I don't know a lot about nut allergies, so hopefully

someone can chime in on if that's a good option or not.

Also, someday you might also be able to use cashew butter, since it's

a legume instead of a nut. It's more advanced though. Also, coconut

flour could be another advanced option for baked goods.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

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> I was planning to start myself and two girls to go SCD and so in

> experimenting with some of the recipes first to get confident, I really

> loved the almond muffins and beet brownies and ended up having those

> every day and was getting progressively more rashy, finally my face

> blew up and I have been diagnosed with a NUT Allergy!!

>

> My questions is this: if i go thru the stages properly could i become

> un-allergic or is this it for the rest of my life. The doc of course

> says adults don't become unallegic, but still I am hoping.....

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kath,As far as becoming desensitized to nuts, I think it depends largely on whether you are having an allergy or an intolerance. What you describe sounds like an allergy, and sounds as though it has been progressive, getting worse each time. I'm glad you have an allergist. Has he/she recommended doing any allergy tests?I have a severe nut allergy. I cannot eat any tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc.) at all. I had other allergies as a child, most of which I outgrew, but the nut one stuck. I have never heard of an adult "growing out" of allergies, so I'd speak with your allergist about this, particularly if you plan to try almonds again after some period of time. I'd also advise caution with other nuts, as you may find you are sensitive to them as well. Hopefully you will

be able to eat other nuts without a problem, but just keep your eyes open for the symptoms of allergic reaction now that you know what they are. And when in doubt talk to your allergist as well. The intensity of allergic reactions can indeed improve as our gut and bodies heal. When our body is weakened, malnourished, and fatigued, all kinds of things related to immunity can get worse. My advise would be to focus on avoiding the foods that irritate you in any way whatsoever. That way, you can begin to heal. I wish you the best!Nina in MA

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> I was planning to start myself and two girls to go SCD and so in

> experimenting with some of the recipes first to get confident, I really

> loved the almond muffins and beet brownies and ended up having those

> every day and was getting progressively more rashy, finally my face

> blew up and I have been diagnosed with a NUT Allergy!!

>

> My questions is this: if i go thru the stages properly could i become

> un-allergic or is this it for the rest of my life. The doc of course

> says adults don't become unallegic, but still I am hoping.....