15 minutes with the Allergist changed our lives. 20 little
drops on her forearms. 20 little cuts to let the drops into her skin. One flare
up on her left forearm told us all we needed to know. She was allergic to
something. Us patients waited patiently for the Doctor to come back to the room
and tell us what was the culprit. Much to our surprise, not seafood or
shellfish but peanuts!
So there you have it. A peanut allergy and ‘stay away from
nuts’ life is what we have for the next year, until her next test to see if she
grows out of it. Poor Girl. I feel terrible but I guess all parents do when
they first find out. At least there are a lot more parents at my work who are
in the same boat who gave me websites and stuff to check. And the re-assurance
of my brother to tell me I’m not as doomed as I think I am.
So begins a new life for us. Label-reading, code words for
‘peanuts and nuts’, medic-alert members and epi-pens. Could be worse. I know.
I’m not looking for sympathy.
I’ll take this over not knowing and risking seeing her blow
up the way she did a couple of months ago.
Any suggestions on nut-friendly restaurants, grocery items or
products, do let me know!
