allergy to peanuts and peas...some ?

[memory maker]

My dd has always shown that she was allergic to peanuts through allergy tests. Today we had another and it showed that she was also allergic to peas. Should I eliminate all legumes from her diet because she is allergic to these 2? they didnt test for any others. She loves to eat beans, which she would do many times a week. However I dont want to keep giving them to her if they will make the allergy worse.

[wendy1221]

No, I don't think that's necessary, especially if she's been eating them w/ no problems. It's not common to be allergic to several legumes. I would try to avoid soy, though, just in case. Some other common legumes that cross react more frequently w/ peanuts are chick peas and lentils. My ds is allergic to soy, peanuts, and peas, but is fine w/ all other legumes afaik.

[thepeach80]

Evan is allergic to soy and pea and we're just assuming peanuts at this point. We just added in beans w/ no problems. If beans don't bother her, let her eat them.

[CrunchyCate]

Originally Posted by thepeach80

Evan is allergic to soy and pea and we're just assuming peanuts at this point. We just added in beans w/ no problems. If beans don't bother her, let her eat them.

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I tested positive to soy, peas, and peanuts (which matched my experiences), but didn't eliminate all legumes. However, after a short time, I started having reaction to other legumes (meaning I can't eat my precious hummus. ) I was really surprised it happened, but I don't think it's a guarantee. If she seems ok, it should be fine.