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.
My doctor and others told me not allergic bc none of my "intolerances" show up in my blood work. Won't even consider skin testing. 🤯😕
Last week I had an anaphylaxic reaction to a new antibiotic I was taking. I was home alone and knew I was in trouble so I called my local emergency number. When the First Responders (Firefighters here) arrived I handed them my medic alert card with all my allergies and told them that I had administered an epipen prior to their arrival. They started questioning me and giving me grief as to why I would have injected myself when this medication wasn't on my list of allergies. I was so frustrated… read more
ChristineAnne, I see you wrote this 4 years ago. By coincidence I open your post - I just got out of the ER and hour ago for yet another allergic reaction to an antibiotic
Yes, paramedics have given… read more
Has anyone been to either the Bahamas, Jamaica or Turks and Caicos and have a severe nut allergy? I would like to plan a vacation and need recommendations on where it would be safe to stay and eat. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you
We are going on our second cruise and getting nervous again with my son's allergy. (Peanut, sesame & mango). Our first cruise was fine, they totally looked after my son. We are going on a different… read more
In the Epinen, there is an additive called Sulfites, and i am allergic to the product. In my case, should i take the chance to inject if I really have to? I am very careful on what I eat, I'm very limited in my choices of food, so shouldn't i still be careful in this case also? I wish they would remove sulfites out of wine, I would sure love to have a glass lol.Thank you.
Contact the manufacturers of auto injector or ask your allergy doctor for advice.
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
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… read more
My sons and husband have been dealing with EoE for a number of years. My husband has already suffered a puncture of the esophagus and subsequent emergency thoracotomy. I am terrified my young adult sons will end up in the same situation. My husband almost didn't survive & it financially devastated us. Anyone with EoE - helpful hints, medications, promising protocols or developments or other information sharing would be fantastic. I am hoping being on this site will make gathering information… read more
Oh and bone broth...lots and lots of bone broth!
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
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
I just rang out of hours doctors and they say there is noyhing they can do. Part of my nose and lips are numb, my son came into my bedroom and my eyes are stinging like mad
My lips are swollen too. I'm on steroid nasal spray and inhaler for the first time and steroids are sending my anxiety through the roof. I was told to see my own doctor on Monday. I have positive tests for milk, eggs and fish but he won't take the chemical allergies seriously. I have gone through ingredients of things that… read more
My allergic would not test for food allergies but i had severe stomach pain so i went to a dermatologist who discovered im allergic to balsam of peru. It is in everything klinex laundry soap candles… read more
I have a lot of food allergies. I am terrified of having strangers cook my meals not understanding my food allergies and other health problems food based needs.
Does anyone else fear a long enough stay at a hospital or nursing home for you to eat several meals cooked in a setting not controlled by you? Do you have some food allergens that have many different names on food products and therefor difficult for a stranger to make sure there is no cross contamination or straight up… read more
You all realize of course that these people have your life care in their hands. After stroke it amazed me that they didn't even know much of allergies. The stroke was caused by food allergies! My… read more