Comments on: How do I get my husband to understand that our son’s peanut allergy is a serious issue.

By: mykiavelli

mykiavelli — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Your child comes 1st, not his opinions.
This is a tough call.it sounds to me that if he is great otherwise he has some hang-up with it. Did he have allergies that prevented him form playing sports or prevent him from a childhood activity.

By: Connor B

Connor B — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

pretend that he is almost dying because he had a chocolate bar, then make him come out of it alright, then the husband will understand how close he came to dying, and how serious the allergy actaully is

By: chickey_soup

chickey_soup — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Make an appointment with the pediatrician or allergist and have THEM explain to you both (i.e. your husband) the danger and threat.

By going too for your benefit (wink wink) he wont feel defensive because you don’t think he’s a good father, trust him, so on so forth.

By: linh

linh — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Find some serious peanut allergy article that could cause death, and have him read it.

By: Chris S

Chris S — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Either you, or your doctor, sits him down and tell him”Feed your son peanut butter and he will die”

Or be really seriously upset at him for it, crying, yelling, the whole nine yards, He’ll have to listen

By: Doodlestuff

Doodlestuff — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Your husband probably doesn’t want the kid to live like they will die at any moment.

I’ve known a gal for some years due to our love of cooking. Her daughter, now in college, also suffered from peanut allergy. She said once that she had to back off and let her husband do as he does or she would be smothering both him and the child. I’m not saying that this is what you need to do, but you do your part, let him do his part his way.

By: Deb W

Deb W — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Apparently his thoughtlessness is based upon ignorance of the issue. Education is in order, perhaps from an MD. As it is, your hubby may just view you as being a hysteric or over-reactor about the subject, and doesn’t realize that your concern is valid.

By: Stephanie J

Stephanie J — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Tell him your son will DIE if he eats peanut products and does not recieve his meds in time. Guys are like that though. If he doesn’t believe you let the doctor tell him

By: hakujin41

hakujin41 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Peanut allergies can be lethal:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23825650-421,00.html

or this article:
“Peanut allergies can be one of the most deadly types of allergy, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. And even trace amounts of the legume can cause anaphylactic shock in the most severe allergy sufferers, said Dr. Brian Novick, president of the Long Island Allergy and Asthma Society.

Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening reaction characterized by swelling and difficulty breathing.

At its core, a peanut allergy - like any allergy - is the body’s overreaction to a substance, Novick said. “Any food allergy is essentially the immune system’s overreaction to an otherwise harmless protein,” he said. ”

http://www.newsday.com/news/printedition/longisland/ny-lipean065715745jun06,0,5989245.story

It’s quite serious. He’d better do some research and be more aware.

By: Angel R

Angel R — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I would definitely do research and print out the information you find and show him what could happen.
I’m so sorry.
Good luck.