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Allergic to carrots, no EpiPen, and scared.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ontario, CA

I have a severe carrot allergy that started 15 years ago. After I developed the allergy (literally overnight) I found myself reacting to other foods such as, sweet potatoes, radishes, turnips, beets, watermelon, cantaloupe, parsnips, and various squashes. I live with my husband's family who seem to not want to understand or help me prevent a reaction. They do not seem to want to understand cross contamination, and they refuse to change their diet so that my kitchen is allergen free. (They like… read more

January 21, 2020 (edited)
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A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

As you posted 3 months ago, I sure hope by now you have seen the allergist and have your EpiPens (or generic equivalent). I don’t tolerate diphenhydramine (Benadryl) well either and save that for life-threatening situations, but cetirizine (Zyrtec) works on a daily basis.

April 5, 2020
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I had to describe my reaction to oranges to my doctor before he believed me that I was allergic to citrus fruits, citrus anything! He rolled his eyes st me about prescribing an epi pen, but did so because I told him I would feel better about it. I still struggle to be sent to the allergy clinic. Try to find a doctor with a low visit cost. Otherwise you're left with calling emergency services to get the epi back. I have found eating plain rice, plain piece of bread, or unsalted crackers help, and drinking something ice cold.

March 15, 2020

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