[tanyalynn]

I just realized, I have no idea how long people are seeing it take to heal an allergy, and I feel silly that I have no clue. I mean from the time you identify and eliminate the food to when you re-introduce it, it's good, and it stays good. Can anyone share their experiences?

 

[WuWei]

We stopped dairy at 8 weeks, restarted at age 4 years without issue, essentially. But, we didn't do gut healing until this year. And started classical homeopathy at age 2.

HTH, Pat

 

[ASusan]

My aunt was allergic as an infant and young child. Her food allergies were gone by age 6.

(She shares the same allergic food profile as my son - dairy, egg, wheat - so I'm hoping! She (well, my grandmother) did not do any gut healing, and they did not avoid allergic foods - except dairy - until age 3, when they discovered WHAT she was allergic to. Dairy they knew from the beginning, and they did goat's milk. They also did a strict elimination diet, and added foods back in, one at a time. She had asthma and eczema rxns. She is allergic to NOTHING as an adult.)

 

[Chinese Pistache]

My dd has outgrown a lot of her fruit and veg sensitivities. It took 6 mths to 2 yrs for those. She still has some, like strawberry and I'm suspecting she's having problems with coconut and banana (which had seemed fine, but aren't any more). As for her IgEs, we haven't trialed them yet. I'll let you know in about 9 mths!

WuWei, I found a homeopathic doctor that takes our insurance. I think your posts have convinced me to go

 

[kjbrown92]

If we're talking IgE allergies, I think you're more likely to "outgrow" them than an intolerance. My DS is 8yo and still milk intolerant (off and on over the years and keeps changing symptoms). And intolerant to more foods now than he was at the beginning. Started gut healing measures last year, now trying anti-yeast measures. DD outgrew some of hers from 12 months when I started eliminating to 3yo when she had the ALCAT test, but also had some that I didn't know about. So far she hasn't outgrown any of those that I know of, but it's been 6 months of rotation and I'm scared to add back any foods.

 

[WuWei]

I believe several variables are how early you are able to identify and eliminate the allergens. And how early you start actively healing the gut (of both mama and baby). Which are sometimes, seemingly, contrary goals.

Also, the antibiotic or yeast exposures of mama and baby. And heavy metal loads. And environmental allergens...

Pat

 

[Ruthla]

I've never outgrown any of my allergies or sensitivities (all of which were diagnosed in adulthood.)

 

[MoonWillow]

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Originally Posted by kjbrown92 If we're talking IgE allergies, I think you're more likely to "outgrow" them than an intolerance.

I obviously still have a lot to learn because I thought it was the opposite.

 

[Chinese Pistache]

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Originally Posted by MotherWren I obviously still have a lot to learn because I thought it was the opposite.

I've heard both, but I haven't seen much research to back it up. I know that "they" say that IgEs like dairy and milk which were once temporary are tending to be more serious and last longer, but that's not taking into account any gut-healing (since most of the pop. doesn't know about/do it).

My dd's fruit/veg sensitivities, I believe, were directly related to the gut-damage from consuming her IgEs (mainly, corn). Those foods, for whatever reason (fiber, salicylate content, whatever) made her react with eczema and diarrhea, just like her IgEs, there was no difference. However, none of those foods showed a positive on her RAST, so it's hard to say what kind of sensitivity they actually were. All I know is they're gone, and it happened as she healed.

 

[kjbrown92]

Well if they didn't show up on a RAST, isn't it assumed that they're IgGs? Or no, because of false positives/negatives?

I know the shellfish/nut/peanut are unlikely to be outgrown at all. But all the statistics about 80% outgrowing them by age 5 or whatever it is, are all allergy (IgE) statistics.

 

[Chinese Pistache]

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Originally Posted by kjbrown92 Well if they didn't show up on a RAST, isn't it assumed that they're IgGs? Or no, because of false positives/negatives? I know the shellfish/nut/peanut are unlikely to be outgrown at all. But all the statistics about 80% outgrowing them by age 5 or whatever it is, are all allergy (IgE) statistics.

No, because her IgEs (from the spt) also didn't show up on the RAST. I just don't think the tests themselves are always accurate.

Our allergist said most outgrow by age 4 or 5, but I do question their definition of "outgrow." Trading eczema for less obvious problems like irritability, mushy poop and/or asthma (which doctors don't seem to connect to food, only the environment) is not my idea of outgrowing an allergy. But I know I'm just preachin' to the choir when I say that, lol!

 

[MoonWillow]

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Originally Posted by Chinese Pistache No, because her IgEs (from the spt) also didn't show up on the RAST. I just don't think the tests themselves are always accurate. Our allergist said most outgrow by age 4 or 5, but I do question their definition of "outgrow." Trading eczema for less obvious problems like irritability, mushy poop and/or asthma (which doctors don't seem to connect to food, only the environment) is not my idea of outgrowing an allergy. But I know I'm just preachin' to the choir when I say that, lol!

Lol I said "Amen" in my head before I read that part

 

[WuWei]

Amen.

Pat

 

[ellasmama2007]

amen.
my ped allergist assured us that this would all be a fond memory by 13 months. uh, tick tock, a-hole...

 

[changingseasons]

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Originally Posted by ellasmama2007 amen. my ped allergist assured us that this would all be a fond memory by 13 months. uh, tick tock, a-hole...

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No kidding... what happened to outgrowing this stuff by 12 months?

: I think someone forgot to send DD the memo.

 

[ellasmama2007]

oh, didnt you hear... all babies are "just colicky" and all mamas are "just feeling the first time mama jitters."
my these grapes are sour

. ok, back to trying to think positive

 

[changingseasons]

Oh yeah!

I totally forgot that this was all in my head. Silly me.

 

[Porcelain Interior]

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Originally Posted by Ruthla I've never outgrown any of my allergies or sensitivities (all of which were diagnosed in adulthood.)

Ditto for me. I had my first full blown anaphylactic event at age 18. Before that the worst was a slightly swollen shut throat (spose that counts too?!) and my eyes swelling completely closed for days at a time.

 

[earthmama369]

DD didn't have an allergy to dairy, "just" an intolerance, but she was about a year-and-a-half old before a reintroduction worked without ill effect. She's since developed a strong reaction to gnat bites and cat (and dog?) dander. Those don't look like they're going away anytime soon, and we now carry an epipen.

DS has a nightshade allergy, the result of gut damage at birth, and it came on when he was about 15 months old. He's now almost 30 months old and he's *just* been able to tolerate small amounts, after a year on probiotics and being strictly off all nightshades. He still reacts to small direct exposures, but not as severely, and he can now have foods with small amounts of paprika or "spices" in the ingredients without noticing a reaction, and I can finally eat nightshades and nurse him without a problem.

ETA: I think the cause of an allergy can be a factor. DD's cat reaction is inherited; dh is also allergic to cats and has been his entire life. So it's likely here to stay. DS's is a result of an injury, and as such, the doctors and dh and I have been assuming (hoping) it can be healed, like many injuries can.

 

[MoonWillow]

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Originally Posted by kjbrown92 If we're talking IgE allergies, I think you're more likely to "outgrow" them than an intolerance.

I still don't get this. Wouldn't it stand to reason that the "lighter" the problem, the easier to heal?