Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition, it's different to an allergy but you can be allergic to wheat! Only bloods and biopsies will tell you if you are coeliac, I have trodden that path and know… read more
My daughter went on a field trip and wanted a school bagged lunch. Our previous school district was great with separating lunches for allergies. Yesterday my daughter had PB&J in her lunch. She rolled with it very well. Tried to tell the teachers, but she said nothing happened. Her lunch was raisins, chips, and an apple. She said it was ok because she was full after that. So happy she spoke up and made good choices, but worried it could have been worse. Will be talking with the school tomorrow… read more
Kudos to you for teaching your child to self advocate & understand her allergies.
I am writing a book on raising children with deadly food allergies and I would like to know how other families handle sibling dynamics.
My oldest child has food and med allergies. I cook most of things myself, even gateau. We do not eat out. And if we go somewhere i always pack the same food for everyone without allergens. Its not… read more
I have a severe tree nut allergy, and I tried the challenge approach in the allergist's office. After 5 hours I ingested one whole almond, but because I did not show any symptoms in the office he told me I could eat almonds (ha, ha). I didn't have a reaction until 2 hours later. My tongue began swelling. Needless to say, I stay away from all tree nuts!
My face, lips, or throat swell.
I have food intolerances. I get very sick with wheat. It feels like I'm going to die. I my skin test showed a giant hive for wheat, but my blood work is neg. I had a positive skin test for dairy, but I can eat it with no problems. I don't understand.
Here in Canada I think they only call it an allergy if your reaction is so severe it can kill you, otherwise they label it an intolerance. When I was in the U.S. they called them all allergies. The… read more
RAST is more accurate, but expensive. No matter what the test shows, you still need to listen to your body more.
He typically eats chicken, pork and ground beef. Rice, corn and potatoes are fine. I just want to be able to shop at the Walmart in Mazatlan and know that their labeling is accurate. This is a huge leap of faith for me and I'm scared.
tengo allerjia a la leche y mariscos y pescado y fresas y soja y cerdo works for me
My son has atopic dermatitis that responds to nearly every allergenic substance out there. He has aversions to textures as he had to wear will sleeves with gloves for his first year of life. He will not try new foods, and is still at 3 eating mashed up dinners consisting of mostly root veg meat and gravy. He eats fruit pouches but will never put fruit in his mouth apart from the odd Apple slice which is not eaten only put to mouth.
I am worried about nutritional intake and feeling pressure from… read more
I have Sensory Processing Disorder and have a lot sensory problems in addition to my Food Allergies. I also have a third condition.
I can only bear to wear certain materials. It has been like… read more
Am new to this forum and having trouble finding others with similar allergy. Also hard to navigate.
Suggestion on how to help your server in a restaurant be sure you don't get something you shouldn't have
CHEF CARDS
I have posted this before, but perhaps time to do so again. https://www.foodallergy.org/sites/default/files...
You can download these cards which you customize with your allergies or food intolerances. Laminate them and give one to your server when you go out to eat and ask them to show the chef. If you have foods that would require you to use your epipen if eaten - be… read more
It has made it so much easier to feel safe when ordering food at a restaurant!