Another Food Allergy

After Will's blood work from the chickpea allergy test came back normal, we went back in for a chickpea skin test.  I had to bring in a can of chickpeas for the doctor to use for the test.  When he came back in to check out the results, I shook my head that it was negative.  He whipped out his little measuring thing and corrected me.  "No, it's positive," he said.  I was somewhat in disbelief because I had already convinced myself it was a peanut cross-contamination.  Plus, I'm used to seeing a giant whelp from the peanut allergy, and this one was much smaller. 

Peanut (by the "C")

Turns out, it has to be a certain amount larger than the histamine test spot for it to be a positive reaction, and his was.  When I looked closer at it, I could see that.

Chickpea (third line)

(the red dot between the H and J is an eczema patch)

So it's confirmed that Will has two known food allergies.  Both of which cause an anaphylactic reaction.  Peanuts and chickpeas.  The difference between the two is that he will likely outgrow the chickpea allergy.  The peanut is so bad, however, it's not likely he'll outgrow it.  But there's always hope.

If you eat either of these around Will, please wash your hands and your mouth before touching or kissing him.  We don't want another ride in an ambulance. :)