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 almost 70 and the allergies showed up about 25 yrs ago. I have been tested, carry two epi pens and Benadryl always.
I developed a shellfish allergy at 43 yes old. A year later I developed a peanut allergy. You can have a food allergy happen at any age… I was told not to eat tree nuts, and now coconut it’s a tree… read more
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
Hi Tori, I have a new bed mattress, new anti-allergy pillows and pillow protectors, will they help?
We are making laminated cards in French and Italian to show waiters and store proprietors and to explain this is life or death-Allergic specifically to Cashew and pistachios and pink peppercorn.
I'm sorry but I just now found your message from a couple months ago! We had a fabulous time and were able to allow our daughter to eat at most every restaurant we visited! We always asked before we… read more
I am newly diagnosed (less than three weeks) and my husband just is not getting how severely allergic I am to shellfish! He made me react twice. The first time was a learning curve! Second time he used a pan and didn't clean it well I used it later to cook land I ended up in the hospital! I know it takes awhile for everyone to learn to live with allergies but does anyone have advice that would help to speed the process along! Thanks so much!!!
I’m still trying to figure this one out with my husband… He was good about it when we first married, but the last few years have been awful with reaction after reaction. He’s seen them. I’ve even gone… read more
RAST is more accurate, but expensive. No matter what the test shows, you still need to listen to your body more.
I'm finding myself a bit frustrated. A friend recommended me trying a natural/holistic treatment called NAET. She swears by it, but she has more sensitivities tip certain foods than out right allergic reactions. I'd read about it and did some research. It had pros and cons, but I did seek out a naturopathic doctor to see if or how this would work. When I saw him, he said "If this was a proven cure for severe food allergies and people had access to this, no one would have severe food allergies."… read more
I believe in science and not faith when it comes to medical treatments. I believe in faith and not science when it comes to spiritual treatments.
Agree
I've got a genetic decreased metabolism of some drugs, my medical professionals told me not to take anything w/o their permission, & I tend to be oversensitive to most. OTOH, melatonin did nothing for me. 🦄
George, I didn't find the CBD gummies did anything for me for sleep either. Neither do the melatonin gummies. I don't want to take sleeping pills of any sort so I get by. Thanks for responding.