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Can Someone Please Suggest A Website To Order Medical ID To Tell People About My Allergies?
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I have very bad allergies to all NUTS and when I react my reaction is so bad I loose all sense of awareness I need to order a medical band to show people I have allergies and an Epi-pen so j can get help when needed.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I had gotten my 13 year old daughter a necklace, that looks amazing is like dog tags. On one side is her name and blood type. On back it says severe peanut allergy

What Types Of Allergy Identification Items Would Be Good For A Toddler? (Such A Bracelets, Stickers)
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We have a toddler boy who has very sensitive allergies. He has many interactions outside of our home such as daycare, Sunday school, and the zoo.

What allergy identification products/labels would be good to help others know he is high allergy?

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A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

If you live here in the USA, check in Walgreens they have allergy bracelet for children and adults

Does Anyone Have Any Experience W/CBD? I Never Reacted Well To Pot So I've Been Afraid To Try It.
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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. 🦄

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

CBD cream did nothing for me. Muscle relaxers, anti inflammatory, pain killers did little to nothing for me. Unfortunately prednisone worked well, but I will not take it indefinitely.

How To Get Tested For Food Allergies
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Call your medical insurance provider and ask if they cover the test. And then ask for a recommendation to get the test

Sneezing Feeling Like Food Is Stuck And Regurgitating
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Some people with food allergies have Schatzki rings in their esophagus which narrow the tube. Food can get stuck but they can dilate the esophagus. Hot rice is a primary trigger. I don’t sneeze but I… read more

Does Having A Peanut Allergy Mean That You Will Also Be Allergic To Tree Nuts.
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My daughter had an allergy test done which came up positive for eggs, milk, soy, dust mites, dander, mould, grass, wheat and her highest being peanuts. So I just want to find out if tree nuts will also affect her since it was not specifically mentioned on her allergy test results.

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I learned through allergy tests that I can have tree nuts but not peanuts unless the nuts are roasted in peanut oil. However, I can have Chick-fil-A.

Offensive Fragrance In Office
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How to approach co worker who sprays strong perfume before leaving work. It’s a medical office and the odor lingers. Not to mention the employee wearing the fragrance is always congested and sneezing. Helpful suggestions needed!

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I went to our immediate supervisor. I was a teacher, so I also coordinated info with the school nurse. I explained that this was a medical condition for me, not a "pet peeve." When asked, I took in… read more

We Are Traveling To France And Italy This Summer With Our TN Allergic 14 Year Old. Any Advice?
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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.

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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

What Medical Diagnosis Catagory Do I Fall Into?
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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

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A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

It also sounds like your immune system is very compromised. One must stay away from cortisone as this only hides the problem temporally and take lots of immune boosters that hopefully will work for… read more

Food Intolerance Vs. Allergy
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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.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

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. 🤯😕