Posted by: MaryM
« on: June 25, 2016, 10:50:10 AM »My son (almost 12) failed a baked egg challenge on Monday. He ate an entire muffin (1/3 egg) and they waited. At about 1.5 hours after finishing he got a stomach ache (same thing happened a few years ago). They gave benadryl but it didn't help, Zantac did. He fell asleep and the nurse woke him every few minutes to check him. At one point he woke up on his own and said he was having trouble swallowing and felt a lump in his throat. The allergist was ready with the Epi but gave zyrtec first and the symptoms resolved. It was stressful and scary for my normally laid back son. He is not sure he wants to try another baked egg challenge after this experience. I am hoping after some time if he is offered another challenge he will do it. Its hard when they get older bc we have to respect their wishes. Glad your son bounced right back. Mine did too - he was tired but happy the next day.