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[Miranda]

Hi, I am glad I found this message board, my 12 year old daughter last night ate a Kale Chip, flavored Zesty Nacho, I made a HUGE mistake and did not check ingredients, and these Kale Chips are seasoned with CASHEWS. Thank God my daughter survived.  It was very scary!!  I am trying to reach the manufacturer of these Kale Chips to let them know they MUST add the words CASHEW to the front of the bag.  I called 911 and they checked her vital signs, she just had swollen lips, itchy eyes, itchy throat, and vomiting.

[rebekahc]

Welcome Miranda!

Wow, that must have been so frightening for you both!  I'm glad your DD is okay now!!

That sounds like a pretty serious reaction - two body systems were involved (skin and GI).  All they did was check her vitals?  No epi?  No hospital visit?

[Syankwitt]

I have 2 children with anaphylaxis food allergies. Sesame seeds (all seeds) and all nuts. It's very difficult and scary because seeds are not usually listed. It's hard to eat out and as a parent I am always concerned about cross contamination. It  very difficult.  The kids are frustrated too.

[SilverLining]

Hi Syankwitt, and welcome to the forum.

I have an allergy to sesame as well.  In Canada it is sometimes listed, but there are a lot of things I can't find safe at all....like hotdog and hamburger buns.

I don't eat in restaurants.  Just not worth the risk.

[marteki]

Hi, my name is Marteki and I'm new here!

My 15-month old daughter has dairy and egg allergies. She had a blood test at 6 months after months of distress, and a skin prick test at 14 months to check if the allergies were still present. I get sulfite-induced migraines.

Hoping to learn from all of you and find some community here.  :-)

[rebekahc]

Hi and welcome! 

[Punky]

Glad I found this board (again). I've posted ocasionally on the old forum - usually for advice or to vent when we have a crisis!

It's nice to have the support of a group of parents and allergic kids out there going through the same issues that we are!

[SilverLining]

Hi Punky.

glad you refound us.

[CMdeux]

Oh, me too!!  It's great to see you again.   

[JJ]

Hi!  I am mom to my recently diagnosed peanut-allergic son.  He is twelve years old, so we were pretty surprised.  We actually though he was allergic to milk, but no...PEANUTS!  Haven't had to use the epi-pen yet, but plenty of reactions.  Making us quite nervous, especially since he's getting ready to go visit grandparents in another state for a month (without me).  Trying to get the low-down on every possible restaurant he might eat at while he's there.  Just glad to have a site where I can ask questions and learn something.  Thanks for having me.

[rebekahc]

Hi and welcome!  I'm glad you found us, but really sorry you needed to!  It must be such a shock to discover PA at the age of 12 - quite the lifestyle change - but, I'll bet you're glad to know what to avoid.  Feel free to jump in with any questions, there are lots of us here who've been there done that for a while and can help you get started.

~Rebekah

[SpudBerry]

Hi all - I'm BACK!  Anyone remember SpudBerry?  Otherwise known as the mother to twins - one allergic to peanuts since 13 months - one since 7 years old? 

They are now 12 years old - and going through adolescence it's just a lovely time 

[yelloww]

Welcome back!

[SilverLining]

Hi!   

[rebekahc]

Hi!  Nice to see you!