You are viewing Allergic Living Canada | Switch to United States

Talking Allergies

 * FAQ    * Search
* Login   * Register
It is currently Thu Jun 20, 2013 3:24 am

View unanswered posts | View active topics


Board index » The "allergic" part » Peanut Allergy

All times are UTC - 4 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 14 posts ] 
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
laurensmom
 Post subject: Reactions
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:21 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2005 2:07 pm
Posts: 100
Location: Burlington
Is it possible for a skin reaction to be localized? I've been reading that a peanut reaction can result in itching all over but is it possible for it to be in one spot only.
Top
 Profile  
 
AnnaMarie
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:36 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:38 pm
Posts: 1640
Location: Toronto
The only thing about reactions that is *for certain* is that nothing is for certain. :shock:

I've had food reactions that caused hives and itching only on my back.
Top
 Profile  
 
laurensmom
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:38 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2005 2:07 pm
Posts: 100
Location: Burlington
That's exactly what happened to my daughter the other day. It was only her back. I found out later that she had eaten a Timbit and put two and two together. But then I got thinking that it was strange that it was only her back.
Top
 Profile  
 
AnnaMarie
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:54 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:38 pm
Posts: 1640
Location: Toronto
These days - that's a *may contain* reaction for me. If I actually eat the allergen I would expect much more to happen. And the two most common places for me are either my back, or on my face around the hair line.
Top
 Profile  
 
saskmommyof3
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:54 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:39 pm
Posts: 1141
Location: saskatchewan, canada
The day my daughters preschool fed her a "may conatin" jelly bean, my daughter said her back felt funny. I did not check it for hives...I was expecting the reaction to be on her face if anywhere. Apparently, I should have checked it. I just gave her benadryll and went to the hospital just in case.
Top
 Profile  
 
PAmum
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:46 am 
Offline

Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:44 pm
Posts: 31
Location: British Columbia
When dd has her first allergic reaction to peanut last month, it was localized. Only hives and swelling of her mouth and right eye. My doctor said it was probably because she didn't ingest it.
Top
 Profile  
 
xosoccer_chickox
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:48 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:38 pm
Posts: 2
wow i didn`t know timbits could be so deadly..I have a life threatining Peanut allergy too and i have been eating Timbits since i was 3!
Top
 Profile  
 
saskmommyof3
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:55 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:39 pm
Posts: 1141
Location: saskatchewan, canada
My SIL used to work at Tim Hortons and says that it is a truly scary place for anyone with nut allergies! Nuts all over the counter, donuts and timbits that share displays with nut filled donuts, and EVEN sharing baking pans, mixing bowls etc. without washing them in between!

So not worth it to eat there...even if you have not had a reaction yet, I mean YET, those timbits might be enough exposure to cause your allergy to become more severe.
Top
 Profile  
 
monty
 Post subject: Tim Hortens
PostPosted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:40 pm 
Offline

Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2005 2:53 pm
Posts: 119
Location: Ontario
I have to agree with Saskmommyof2 . Tim Hortens is certainly not worth the risk. I have not had a donut for over 13 years now and I am o.k. with that. The risk is not worth the end result. An Ana. reaction and I have had my fair share of them. Look at what they offer, cookies with peanuts and nuts, donuts with same, no end to it. I will not even take a coffee at the drive thru. Not worth the risk.
Top
 Profile  
 
KarenOASG
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:52 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:04 pm
Posts: 2044
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
If you read their signs, Tim Hortons actually says that if you have allergies, it's best not to eat there as they cannot guarantee anything. (At least they are upfront about it...)

See http://www.timhortons.com/en/menu/menu_info.html#aa:

Quote:
If I have an allergy, can I eat any Tim Hortons products?

If you have a food allergy, please be aware that Tim Hortons products may contain, or have come into contact with, peanuts, nuts or other possible allergens. Tim Hortons is a bakery environment, serving baked goods that are not in sealed packages. Therefore, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a 100% allergy-free environment.

If you would like more information about ingredients or allergies, please call our customer assistance line at 1-888-601-1616 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).


We have always avoided Tim Hortons and pretty much any place that makes baked good because of the high risk of cross-contamination with peanuts and nuts (and for us, dairy and eggs). It's just not worth the risk.

K.

_________________
Karen, proud Mom of
- DS1 (12 yrs): allergic to cashews, pistachios, Brazil nuts, potatoes, some legumes, some fish, pumpkin seeds; OAS
- DS2 (1o yrs): ana. to dairy, eggs, peanuts; asthma
Top
 Profile  
 
19mom64
 Post subject: Kris[y Kreme
PostPosted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:43 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:02 am
Posts: 2
We have found that Krispy Kreme donuts do not have peanuts and nuts. Unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer places that sell them. My PA son buys them at gas stations.
Top
 Profile  
 
Storm
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:19 am 
Offline

Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:48 pm
Posts: 610
Location: Ontario, Canada / Cambridge, UK
Yes, Krispy Kreme have been closing a lot of their shops in Canada. Actually, it's getting easier and easier to find them in the UK now. My local Tesco store carries them now.

There is a discussion thread about donuts in the link below with useful info on Krispy Kreme: http://www.allergicliving.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=319
Top
 Profile  
 
monty
 Post subject: Tim Hortons
PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:26 pm 
Offline

Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2005 2:53 pm
Posts: 119
Location: Ontario
Think about it. Why are you eating that stuff, anyway.?
Top
 Profile  
 
Storm
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:02 am 
Offline

Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:48 pm
Posts: 610
Location: Ontario, Canada / Cambridge, UK
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 14 posts ] 

Board index » The "allergic" part » Peanut Allergy

All times are UTC - 4 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group