Milestones: Epi Pen

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Peanut and Tree Allergies

Hi Wise Mommas, My 3 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with peanut and tree nut allergies. I'm new to the world of food allergies and would love to learn from others who are further along the path. What do you wish that you had known about this when your child was first diagnosed? Any great websites or books that you could recommend? We have already met with an allergist and are armed with Benadryl and an epi-pen at home and at daycare. Right now, I'm trying to find the balance between being educated and prepared and driving...

Puberty

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Sudden Allergy to Cashews

Hello Mamas, My son will be three in two months. He had an allegic reaction after eating one cashew. He swelled up with severe hives and had trouble breathing. We rushed him to urgent care and they gave him a steroid shot in addition to the benadryl we had already givin. The Dr. prescribed an epi pen jr. for us to keep with us in case this happened again. He also told us to keep him away from all nuts and nut products including peanuts. He eats peanut butter all the time and has never had a reaction. Is it possible to be...