May
When I was about 6 I was diagnosed with anaphylaxis, the allergy being to peanuts, and since then I've had to carry an epi pen, I’m now 16. My quesion is, can you grow out of it ? When I stated to my mum she said I would have it for the rest of my life, but is there even the smallest possibility I can grow out of it ?
I'm not all that bothered whether I do or not, because I'm not bothered about eating peanuts anyway, but I'm just curious. Thanks =] x
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It depends on the severity of the anaphylaxis, you see most mild allergies it is possible to grow out of. That’s, when the allergy is only the body going through a stage of rejecting the certain food/ substance. But anaphalaxis' main definition is,
“Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic (multi-system) and very severe Type I Hypersensitivity allergic reaction in humans and other mammals”
This means that anaphylaxis isnt just a small intolerance to the substance. When you are given the title anaphylaxis, you’re stated to have a very severe allergy.
I'm afraid it is not possible in MOST circumstances for anaphalaxis to wear off. It is possible for the allergy to be dulled by giving yourself very small doses of the substance you are allergic to every day for a long period of time. (this must be administered by a physician as they give it to you in little tablets containing less than a quarter of a gram of the substance)
If you do want to try this contact your doctor however there’s a chance in about 10 million of the allergy wearing off.
sorry to be the bearer of bad news! XX
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I also have anaphylaxis to peanuts and I'm 15 (found out about it when I was 4). About 2 years ago I had to have tests done to find out if I'd grown out of it because I'd had no reaction for several years. It turned out I hadn't and pretty soon I'll have to go back just in case I do but it is unlikely as I was 13 last time and there had been no change.
But anyway, most kids with allergies, especially those to peanuts, actually do grow out of it, even with anaphylaxis.
Anyway, I decided to embrace it not long ago as it's a part of me that I can't change and it makes me who I’m.
Go for a test at the hospital to find out if you've grown out of it.
(Sorry I kind of gave you my life story.)
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The problem with peanuts is that they can be put in foods, such as curries, and you dont know you’re eating them if they are from a take away for example.
It is possible to grow out of allergies, and if youve gone 10 yrs then that’s good news, but I think you should consult with you doctor and hospital and get their advise.
My grandson had a sever allergic reaction to milk when he was a baby, he’d to have an epi pen. He is now eight, he can drink milk and no longer needs the pen.
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if you were to out grow it you would have by now. i advocate going to an allergist and having a skin test done to see if you are still allergic to peanuts. young kids tend to outgrow allergies as they get older. the younger you are the more chance of outgrowing it.
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Desensitivity to an allergen IS possible, providing you’re not presented with life threatening symptoms…
The fact that you have to carry an epi-pen shows that your symptoms are just that… So following this form of treatment is unwise.
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Yes, you can grow out of it, but get a test first. Do NOT just give it a try and see what happens. Peanut allergies are least apt to go away and are typically the most severe of the food allergies.
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I’ve heard that you can grow out of them, but I wouldn't go run off eating peanuts. Speak to your physician. Online sources can be sketchy sometimes and give you wrong information.