My son is three years old with a severe peanut allergy and we looking to make friends with some other children with the same allergy. We do have friends that aren't peanut free and enjoy their company very much. Just looking for other families that understand this kind of situation.
hi, there. we have this problem too. Most people are pretty good about it once they know. But, it is great to have the support of others who really understand. One good network is FAAN (Food allergy & Anaphylaxis)and there are other good peanut allergy websites out there. Best to you! take care.
Just saw something on the news where they were able to rid people of peanut allergies by giving them minute doses of peanuts over a period of time, thus building up a tolerance to peanuts. Obviously this is not something that can be done at home.
Hi, not sure if this will help or not. My name is Therea and I live in Boulder Creek (Santa Cruz Mountains). I go to a support group in Redwood City where several of the mothers have children simlar in age to yours (my son is also 3). Most live in that area - San Carlos, etc. Not sure if that's too far for you or not. For me, it's the closest group and I get a lot of support - worth the drive. Sffoodallergy.org for more info. If I remember correctly, all the parents are dealing with peanut allergy as well as other foods. Good luck, I know it's difficult. T.
Are you in the SF Bay Area? We are in Santa Cruz. I would like to get our kids together if we were closer. Is your son anaphalactic? My son had anaphalactic shock last fall. It has definitely changed his life. I'm looking into some homeopathic treatment for him through NAET - you can see more about their treatment at www.naet.com. Hopefully, that will help him.
Hello S.: My heart goes out to you. As a child advocate &the mother of a son (does not have this problem but has a blood disorder called von willard bran & he bruises easy). We talked with our Kaiser doctors and they put together a wonderful program of education that helped parents and children meet at the Oakland faculity. We were then able to hook up our children so that our children could play. Maybe you could do the same with your doctor. I am sure that this allergy needs education ( I sure didn't understand it when I first heard about it). The most powerful tool you have is yourself and the knowledge you gain to help your family to be safe. I wish you well in your adventure of parenthood: Nana G
