Ever wondered if food allergies ran in families. I do.
I don’t have any food allergies – although I am allergic to various penicillins – and Pete is not allergic to any food – although he does react terribly to anti-persperants.
Today I received word that my niece was rushed off to hospital after a nasty reaction to peanuts. She had shown sensitivity to say and milk when younger, and my sister-in-law vigalently avoided those products for a few years.
This was her first major reaction at 5!
Genetics or environment? It’s not conclusive – but it would seem the family link is strong.
October 27th, 2011 at 6:24 am
Hi Kylie,
Because one of the winners of my ‘Don’t kill the birthday girl’ giveaway didn’t come forward, I’ve done the draw again and…you’ve won!
Please email me at: piginthekitchen@hotmail.com with your postal address.
Congratulations!
Pig x
November 2nd, 2011 at 6:12 am
That’s great news Pig!! A lovely and unexpected surprise. I’m keen to read and pass it on to my sister-in-law.
K
November 2nd, 2011 at 3:11 am
No doubt there’s a link there. I’m allergic to amines. Possibly one of the more annoying allergies ever. My grandma was allergic to glutamates (like MSG), which is also high in amines. We reacted in much the same way, too, though she was never diagnosed. It’s only just now coming to light what an amine allergy is. And barely, at that.
I love what you’ve put together on this blog, and would love if you’d spread the good word about amine allergies, if you could – maybe on your blogroll? I’m hoping that by connecting allergy blogs to one another, we’ll be able to help our readership even more in the long run.
Keep up the great work
!
- Michelle Ferris
Low Amine Recipes
http://aminerecipes.com
November 2nd, 2011 at 6:10 am
done!
November 2nd, 2011 at 6:11 am
Thank you so much! <3
Best of luck to you in all you do!
- Michelle