Minutes after my last post about our appointment, the doctor called with the blood test results. He gets bonus points for calling himself -- normally I get a nurse whom I never met trying to explain what she sees on the results sheet. And unable to answer any question.
Peanuts--she is off the charts and we are advised to stay away.
Other tree nuts -- still questionable, so we are going to avoid.
Milk -- questionable, but we know from our last at-home test she's still allergic
Egg -- questionable, so we are going to do a challenge test and give her egg at the allergist
So, no new information. But it is good to know where we are at. I really appreciate the doctor calling and encouraging a challenge test for egg. So far, the allergists (our daughter's seen four) just close the door and say see you next year.
Good luck with the egg challenge!!! I hope that goes well!
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Thanks so much for all your help!!
Becky
Just curious, what does questionable mean? We had a blood allergy test done on my son which showed peanuts were a 6 and milk, eggs, wheat, corn at a 2. We are seeing an allergist on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBecause of where the number was a low number, the only true way to know if the allergy is there is through a food challenge test. Check with you allergist to see what they suggest you do to determine if your child has a true allergy. Blood tests can only offer so much information.
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