Comments on: Pinenuts Can Suck It.

By: Pancakes and French Fries » A Big Day

Pancakes and French Fries » A Big Day — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:52:05 +0000

[...] for his annual check up. This is our first check up since we discovered his allergy to pine nuts last year and I have been vacillating between pins and needles and flat denial. The appointment should have [...]

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:51:07 +0000

Hi Jules
I would love to chat with you more one day about what I have learned about allergies thru my alkaline journey- I don’t have a quick fix but a slow natural fix but I am understanding why the body has these kinds of reactions and why certain things like nuts, corn, shellfish etc. are common allergens- It’s not at all what you would hear a typical doctor talk about- I will do a post some time on it as well. I had a fish allergy for 20 years that disappeared once I became alkaline and am I ever glad cuz that’s what I eat a lot of for all the great omegas! My sister has a similar story with avocados too! If you are interested let me know.
Julie

By: Pancakes and French Fries » The Lowly Bean and Other Food-Based Adventures

Pancakes and French Fries » The Lowly Bean and Other Food-Based Adventures — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:38:21 +0000

[...] by his older brother, Nicholas made his own sunflower seed-butter and jelly sandwich yesterday. (Nut allergy, [...]

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:07:44 +0000

Hi there – I happened across this entry while Googling for a substitute for pine nuts for a preschool potluck (no nuts allowed). I just had to say that your son looks and sounds (from the story) extra super cute. And that’s coming from the mother of what I consider the cutest kid available.

By: Pancakes and French Fries » Magical Coconut Bars

Pancakes and French Fries » Magical Coconut Bars — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:10:56 +0000

[...] Coconut Bars saved in my reader since Spring. Shortly there after, we discovered Nicholas is severely allergic to pine nuts, meaning the safest thing for him is to avoid all tree nuts, including items made in a facility [...]

By: seleta

seleta — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:21:06 +0000

Oh that sweet little thing and his precious "chopstick arm" having to go through such misery. But isn't it amazing how much they can endure? He sounds very brave. And what a good mommy you are!!! I hope he outgrows this, I bet he will. Thanks for update and for other helpful information. seleta´s last blog post..my little secret

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 03 May 2009 15:37:03 +0000

Aw, sorry you have to go through that. Our boy is allergic to four different kinds of nuts (which I think brings the outgrowing odds down to something like, 0%!). He's also allergic to wheat, and borderline for eggs and throws up with dairy (I even have my doubts about apple and beef), just so you don't feel too bad. At least people are somewhat aware of nut allergies, so they are not all that hard to avoid. The scary thing with nut allergies is of course that they can be severe. We're heading to the allergist next week for a blood draw. I don't expect my baby to be anywhere near as brave as yours, but I'll be bringing a juice box now and a lollipop if I can hunt one down! (PS - Our doctor refused to refer him for testing for a long time too until we demanded it! Good for you.) Lynn´s last blog post..Quick review (Berenstain Bears' New Baby)

By: Taryn

Taryn — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:01:22 +0000

Ick- I am so sorry! I grew up free of food allergies- but I have recently found that I have food sensitivities. To you guessed it- tree nuts (and I am still discerning the other- perhaps apples). I can't believe how many years I put up with painful swelling of my feet and knees from eating those stupid nuts. But yeah. I am sorry about the kiddos. I have read all about allergies researching my sensitivity. I am lucky I will never need an Epi-Pen- that is so scary! Taryn´s last blog post..Okay- who done it?!

By: Miss B.

Miss B. — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:38:22 +0000

Thank goodness you got the 2nd opinion! Poor lil’ Nico, I think you can put that ‘intention’ out there for him to be in the 9%. I am glad you figured this out, who needs nuts anyway?

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By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:29:07 +0000

Oh gracious!! I’m so sorry he had to go through all that, but great job standing up to the doctor – we DO know best usually. Having just gone through my first severe allergic reaction this weekend (to insulin… which I didn’t know I was allergic to!) my heart goes out to everybody who has to worry about those all the time. You all amaze me!