Question 1

why do i have a peanut allergy when a peanut is a legume?

Accepted Answer

Storage proteins: Seeds, legumes, and nuts all contain storage proteins.  They are similar and you can have cross reaction between all of them.  So if you are primarily allergic to cashew (which is a tree nut), you may also react to peanut (a legume), or even sesame seed (a seed).

Question 2

what could cause someone to all of a sudden develop a peanut allergy?

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Life: We do not really understand why people develop allergies or why at a certain age.  But there are certain known risk factor,  like having a family history of allergies, having eczema, seasonal allergies or asthma.  Some theories focus on delayed exposure leading tohigher risk.

Question 3

can you developed a peanut allergy and then not have it later on in life?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Peanut allergy resolves in some patients, but most cases are persistent.  Don't try eating it without appropriate consultation with a board certified allergist.

Question 4

i have a really severe peanut allergy and was wondering if there's anyway to be ridge of this allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not yet: Promising research is being done mostly in children. Among the most successful so far are procedures that involve wearing a patch with peanut allergen in an attempt to desensitize the immune system over time. Unfortunately, peanut allergy is among the more persistent allergies in adults (rarely resolves if severe and into adulthood). It is possible, so you can get serial testing by an Allergist.

Question 5

can a peanut allergy affect your job?

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Absolutely: Do not fail to disclose peanut allergy if you have a true allergy, i.e. Your tongue swells, & you get"anaphylaxis", (where your throat "closes up"& u can't breathe).  Depending on the job and your employer, it may not jeopardize ur getting the job, but depending how extreme ur allergy, if a co-worker even walks thru the room with peanuts, it may be 911 time.Carry an Epipen (epinephrine) on ur person, 1@home&1@work.

Question 6

can i take the creatine for a peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

No : Peanut allergy is potentially a very serious and life threatening allergy. The current standard of care is avoidance and having an injectable Epinephrine available if needed for a reaction. There are clinical trials ongoing with new potential forms of treatment but they are not yet ready for routine clinical use.

Question 7

what are my chances of overcoming peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not great: They are certainly not great as an adult.  In children what we do see is that the younger you are when you develop the allergy, the more likely it is that it will be outgrown.  I would simply avoid it, and follow your ige levels to peanut to see if someday, you might be able to do a food challenge (if the ige level dropped).

Question 8

describe the features of peanut allergy in a baby.?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: It would be unusual for a baby to have peanut allergies. Babies should not consume peanuts, or other nuts, until at least a year of age. Allergies are caused by multiple exposures to something that your body does not like. As such, unless the baby was in an environment where they were frequently exposed to peanut dust, it would unusual for them to react. If concerned, see their doctor.

Question 9

my friend has a peanut allergy--can this be deadly?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some allergic reactions are mild and only cause a rash. Others can be fatal by constricting the breathing tube.

Question 10

how long can swelling from a mild peanut allergy last?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Swelling from a food allergy reaction typically lasts an hour or two. I'm hoping that you're not asking to determine "whether it's worth it." intentional exposures to a food allergen, even if the reaction is mild, can lead to increasing sensitivity over time. If you're allergic to a food, it's best to completely avoid it.

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