We finally decided it was time to get Bennett's allergy testing done. We knew he was allergic to some nuts, and possibly horses and hay, but decided we should get specifics. I called the allergy clinic and set up an appointment in Utah for after our Island Park vacation.
Just before we left for Island Park Jemma went to her horse back riding lesson. Towards the end her nose was runny, her eyes were watering, her skin was itching, and her face started swelling. I told her she might be allergic to horses, and she was devistated. She kept trying to convince me, "I'm not allergic to horses, it's the grass!" I decided to get her an appointment along with Bennett.
After the cabin we headed to Utah and got the kids to their testing and had some very interesting results.
Both Bennett and Jemma were extremely allergic to horses. And somewhat allergic to dogs and cats.
Jemma is also allergic to cotton trees which is why she had such a hard time playing at the city park that is filled with cotton trees. There were a few other small allergic reactions to some other environmental things.
Bennett found out he had allergies to just about ever grass in the north and south west United States. No wonder he gets headaches mowing the lawn. He also has an allergy to sagebrush and cedar trees. And, of course, to certain nuts (which required an epi-pen prescription) such as: walnuts, pistachio, cashews, sunflower, and pecans. Strangely enough he is not allergic to peanuts or almonds.
Bennett's asthma was also checked as was Jemma's eczema.
All in all I would say it was a pretty informative visit.
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