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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS has multiple food allergies. [b]I find the tests (skin and blood) to be highly unreliable. We are told that reactions trump tests and not put too much weight on the tests.[/b][/quote]

NP here who has a son allergic to peanuts and pecans.  From my understanding, peanut allergic reactions aren't linear- so one time could be a mild reaction and the next time could kill you.  For all those who are saying that reactions and food challenges are more indicative, how do you even risk feeding your kid their allergens if the reactions can be so varied? I'm new to this world, so forgive me if I'm asking very basic questions.  I guess a food challenge is done in the allergist's office?

My kid had two reactions, both when I would deem mild, to peanuts. One was from ingestion and one was just from being kissed by me on the cheek after I had eaten peanuts. He did have a scratch test which showed 4+ for peanuts and 2+ for pecans.  Do I have enough info from either/or/both his reactions and the testing to assume he is indeed allergic?[/quote]

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