George, there is a possibility, that you might also react to foods that are related to the trees and flowers you react to - especially when they are in bloom. This would explain why sometimes you… read more
I am wondering how long my symptoms will persist. I am taking prednisone, Zyrtec, Benadryl and Pepcid to control getting short of breath. I had been to the ER and received 40 mg of prednisone. The next day I felt fair, the following with small dose of prednisone, I felt awful again. Dr. has me on 40 - 60 mg a day for 3 days, 40 for 3, 20 for 3 and 10 for 3.
Just ready to get back to normal. It has been exactly one week since I was exposed.
I swear by activated charcoal
I have been sick for early 12 years. I have so many food intolerances including gluten, sugar alcohols, and even intolerances to facial creams, sunscreens, and just about every topical lotions that absorb into my skin. Recently I purchased a L’Oreal product that was gluten-free and fragrance free but I still broke out in hives and a burning rash. My primary care placed me on prednisone. What in the world is going on with my body? The 25+ doctors over the years have no idea. I’m beyond… read more
That sounds familiar to me. However, my diagnoses (doctor approved conclusion) about my own trial and error experiences with reactions to everything from most foods to detergent was a corn allergy. In… read more
I recently had a bad drug allergy reaction to aciclovir I was given the medication to treat a mouth ulcer that the doctor thought could be impetigo and I had a high dose of Aciclovir in tablet form. However I am violently allergic to Aciclovir (now I know!) but my question is if you do have a drug allergy what is the best method immediate self care?
Thanks @A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member I actually never thought of the steroids Prednisone. In my head that’s just for the asthma I never considered this for suppressing the immune system in anyway.
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I have been taking Benadryl tablets for the last 6 months for itching caused by food allergies. I am obviously allergic to something that I have not figured out yet. I take 2 tablets and within 30 minutes to an hour all of the itching subsides. Also, I did not have any side effects like drowsiness. My friends were amazed that I could stay awake on it.
The past few times I have taken it, not only does it not take the itch away completely, it makes me extremely drowsy. I sleep for over 8… read more
Do you have anything you use in place of the Benadryl?
During planting season and during harvest season i either avoid outside or wear a mask and have to take one allergy pill 💊 in the morning and then a different allergy pill 💊 at night. I also have to… read more
I had a pulmonologist tell me that sensitive airways are in the upper part of the airways and thus not life-threatening. True asthma is in the lower part of the lungs where the actual air exchange is… read more