Food Allergies Treatment

Question by violinest421: Can you develop an allergy later in life?
I have a few questions about allergies actually, particularly food allergies.

Can you develop a food allergy later in life? like could you all the sudden become lactose intolerant?
or become allergic to gluten? or peanuts?

Is it possible to become allergic to a food that you haven’t eaten in a long time? Like say you stopped eating wheat for 3 years then all the sudden started eating it again, could your body be intolerant to it?

Lastly can you grow out of an allergy? like you were allergic to peanuts as a kid, could you grow out of that?

I know these are weird questions, but if you could answer any of them that would be great!
thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Moraduum
I can answer one part of your question.
I became Lactose intolerant at 22 years old.
I used to eat dairy products all the time, they were a regular part of my diet.
But then I discovered they were making me sick. I even tried pills to fix it but they didn’t work.
I think your body can run out of the chemicals it needs to break down certain foods.
Take care

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Question by emzwee: If my baby is sensitive to milk will it last her whole life?
I have a three month old breastfed baby who’s poop suddenly turned bright green. She also had a little bit of a stuffy nose and eczema. After research it seemed milk could be the problem and after taking it out of my diet the symptoms are decreasing. Its obviously not a severe allergy, but I’m curious if she’ll be sensitive to milk her whole life or if eventually she’ll (and I) will be able to have it.

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Answer by caroline s
At least you are keeping her eczema and allergies to a minimum by breast feeding – keep going.

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Question by winkipinki: 1 year old with milk allergy although he’s had normal formula for whole life?
When I swtiched my son from formula to vitamin D milk he broke out in a rash and was super crabby. (he didn’t have any wheezing or swelling) But I still went ahead and switch him to soy milk. I’m just wondering how he could have an allergy to milk when he’s been drinking regular Enfamil formula for his whole life. (It has milk in it)
Or should I be looking for something else that could be giving him the rash? Although, I can’t think of anything else that he hasn’t had before that he’s had recently

To see pictures of the rash click the links below (it’s 2 pics that I uploaded to my photobucket)

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Answer by MONA H
there is something in the milk that isnt in the formula. my daughter was the same way the dr. put her on soy. and or goats milk. it helped her, yes it looks like an alergy.

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Question by terra: are peanut allergies always life threatening?
My 13 month old son had an appt with an allergist today, and turns out he is allergic to peanuts! The dr. said the reaction from the skin test was mild, but that doesnt mean anything. He even prescribed me an epi-pen just in case! What i want to know, is if its possible to have a mild peanut allergy, or if its always a life threatining situation? And what are the chances he’ll grow out of it?

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Answer by MEEE!!!!
People can get mild peanut allergies, and I don’t think he’ll grow out of it… WHAT HAS THIS WORLD COME TO?!?! lol jk jk..

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Question by Daniel: Is it possible for a peanut allergy to develop later in life?
I love peanuts and eat a small handful of them every day. Lately, however, I’ve had a lingering strange feeling in my throat almost like a sore throat. It’s really bad right before I go to bed and in the morning, but during the day it’s almost non-existent. However, I eat the peanuts a couple of hours before I go to bed. I don’t feel any other symptoms of a peanut allergy and don’t have any trouble breathing. I’ve had this “sore throat” for over a week now, and it’s driving me nuts (no pun intended).

As much as I hope the answer is “No, they’re not the cause”, please be blunt and honest!

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Answer by Louise
Yes! I have a peanut allergy (confirmed by pin prick tests) and have eaten peanuts all my life. When I stop eating them I get a reduction in Eczema but that’s about all. The doctor said that this allergy developed over time.
Your sore throat could be heartburn. Allergy symptoms are usually itchy pallet (roof of the mouth), itching inside ears, itching throat, swelling of lips and throat, difficulty breathing etc. Good luck, see a doctor.

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