Today, we did our annual allergy testing for Greyson and initial testing for Gunner. Greyson has been allergic to milk since his first birthday. The nasty reaction seen below was the result of a cheeto innocently shared by his older cousin. This was how we found out he was allergic to milk...well something and it prompted our getting him tested.
So, what did we find out this year? Greyson had a skin test for just milk. They tested with the extract and fresh milk, which is supposed to be more reactive. He had a little itching at the site, but no noticeable reaction. They actually deemed it a NEGATIVE reaction, which means he shouldn't be allergic to milk.
So on to the food challenge. This entailed dipping a tongue depresser in milk and touching it to his tounge. They wait 15 minutes to see what happens. At about the 15 minute mark, Greyson starts itching his eyes and I notice a little puff in his upper lip. They give him some benadryl. We are waiting for our paperwork and I notice his cheeks under his eyes are puffing up. This earns him an epi-pen injection and a dose of a steriod to counteract the allergen. So, despite the negative skin testing, a positive food challenge, told us he is still allergic to milk, but outgrowing it. Maybe next year.
Gunner had his first test. They did the traditional 6 panel test, which tests for the most allergen prone foods. He had a significant reaction to eggs, but no milk. This actually doesn't surprise me, as Greyson was allergic to eggs his first year too. So, I have wearily started introducing milk to him to see what happens. I am mixing a 1:4 ratio on the milk and thus far no reaction. He has also had some yogurt melts with no reaction. I don't know what to do with a child that is not allergic to milk!
