Can an occurence of one allergy activate other allergies?
February 18th, 2009 by admin
ANGRY CLAUSE asked:
Okay, I’ve eaten nuts my entire life (peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.) and up until yesterday I didn’t think I had any food allergies. Then I ate a Brazilian nut, and my throat and lips swelled and I had to go to the hospital.
Okay, I’ve eaten nuts my entire life (peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.) and up until yesterday I didn’t think I had any food allergies. Then I ate a Brazilian nut, and my throat and lips swelled and I had to go to the hospital.
The doctors there told me I shouldn’t eat any more nuts. Is that logical? Should I really stop eating all nuts, even though this one nut is the only one that’s caused an allergic reaction? Is it possible that this reaction could trigger allergic reactions to other nuts?
- Posted in Allergies
February 18th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I have received quite a bit of inaccurate information about allergies from general doctors. My suggestion would be to find an allergist, get tested then discuss your personal situation with the allergist.
It is possible to be allergic to only 1 variety of nut. Quite often you are told to avoid all nuts - not because of the variety of nuts but because of cross contamination issues. Your allergist can best explain the level of your allergy and the risks you personally will face and prepare you to deal with your choices.