Hunter's Moon Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I have been allergic to peanuts my whole life. I test positive to soy allergy, but do not have an issue with it. My throat gets itchy when I consume peas. I eat black and kidney beans, but have been too afraid to venture much beyond that. I would love to add lentils, but worry about cross reactivity. If you or your child is allergic to peanuts and/or other legumes, do they have issues with lentils? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 So far it is only peanuts for my ds...which is enough for me! I hope you are able to find some answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameena Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Never tried lentils, but I do cross-react with chickpeas / garbanzo beans, as well as soy in larger quantities {like soy milk, tofu, soybeans, etc}. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ds started out allergic to soy and peanut so I was very cautious with other legumes. For some reason I have been reluctant to try lentils with him- maybe a reaction when he was very little? (He reacted to everything back then.) I can't really remember the reason. He eventually outgrew the soy allergy and all the other legumes we've tried have not been a problem. However, because you seem to have a mild reaction to peas and have tested positive for soy, I would probably be more cautious. I think the reaction to peas adds a different component to the mix. KWIM? Found this 2009 article- lentils looks more risky than some of the more common "beans." http://allergynotes.blogspot.com/2009/12/pea-allergy.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Be careful. I tried cooking lentil soup for DS, thinking we'd try it. I knew we'd be cautious and go slow, but it didn't even make it that far. He had an airborne reaction to cooking lentils! Allergist said it was not surprising, but wow was it scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomandpeace Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Can you go to the allergist and get a scratch test done? If it were positive, then you'd need to avoid lentil or have a supervised food challenge, but if it were negative, you'd have 95% certainty that you can tolerate lentils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 My son has a peanut allergy and eats lentils all the time. BUT, everyone is different, so I would be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Can you go to the allergist and get a scratch test done? If it were positive, then you'd need to avoid lentil or have a supervised food challenge, but if it were negative, you'd have 95% certainty that you can tolerate lentils. I like this idea. If you do opt to try lentils, please do it while another adult is home with you, one who knows what to do in case of reaction. Crossing fingers for you that you're not allergic, and that you can add another food to your life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 My dd is allergic to peas and soy. Our allergist warned us to watch for reactions to other legumes since she's already allergic to two, it increases her risk of being allergic to the whole family. Even if you do the scratch test and test negative, be very cautious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks for the responses. I'll see if I can get in with the allergist before trying more legumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonflyer Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Disclaimer: We have never had an anaphylactic reation to anything. My son is allegic to peanuts and green peas, but we have had success with all forms of beans. Also, no soy reactivity. Good luck expanding your diet is scary and exciting at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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