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I Don’t Think Anyone Has Asked This Before But Is There One Antihistamine (besides Benedryl) That Seems To Work Best For Food Allergies?

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 7 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Food Allergy?

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 11 answers

I'm New Here, But Does Anyone Else Think It Would Be Nice To Have The Option Of Having A Corn Allergy Group On Here?

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 10 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Food Allergies?

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I Need A Way To Freshen My Breath In The Morning While Toothbrushing That Does Not Involve Mint/ Menthol. Anyone Have To Tackle This Issue?

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New Haven, CT

Lip swelling (lower left only) - I believe due to contact allergy to mint

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I did find an orange flavored toothpaste to my liking.

23 hours ago

I Had Chemical Patch Testing Done On My Back, Early January. Still Have A Round, Red Mark On My Back Where One Of The Patches Was. Normal?

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New Haven, CT
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Went to get the spot checked and was told it’s a keloid scar.

July 4

How Much Gluten Should I Eat Before Having A Celiac Test???

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Wisconsin Dells, WI

Several years ago, I was tested for celiac but was not eating any gluten at that time and my test was negative. Now my doctor wants me to redo the test and said I should eat some gluten before testing. Can anyone tell me how much or how long before tests I should start eating gluten??

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I wouldn’t do it. Last time I had gluten I threw up for 9 hours and no amount of nausea medicine touched it. Thought I was going to die. I ate gluten until I was in my 20’s then all of sudden had… read more

September 23

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Food Allergy?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Avoidance and lots of label reading. Lots of website reading to memorize what is automatically GF. Hersheys kisses, plain m & m’s, some cheerios and chex cereals. Ore-Ida. Annie’s. Progresso. They say… read more

September 23

Does Anyone Know If You Can Get An Allergy Alert Card/bracelet For Those With Severe Allergies?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Leicester, england

For those with oral allergy syndrome???

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Temu has some. CVS has some. They also have blank ones that can be customized. Or you can even get a dog tag (military). They can also be added to your health app in your phone. I’ve seen them for… read more

September 23

Is Anyone Allergic To Foods With Diary During The Day, But After 5:00-6:00 P.m. Can Have Any Diary Product Without Any Pains?

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Austin, TX
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I don’t take my chances. Maybe you’re sleeping because it sometimes takes hours for a reaction.

September 23

Has Anybody Used A Bread Maker With Gluten Free Setting? Is It Better To Have A Bread Maker Or Make Bread Without A Bread Maker.

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Rochester, MI
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Gluten free breads can be made without a bread machine. However, I really liked having a bread machine before I knew I had an issue with gluten. So, I wanted a good gluten free bread machine. I do… read more

3 days ago

Do Any As I Often Do Feel Tired After Eating?

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Delray Beach, FL

I have a mold allergy. Do any as I often do feel tired after eating?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Drop in blood pressure from the food allergy

September 23

What's A Common Misconception About Food Allergy?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I think it is a common mistake to think that people care what you eat. We as allery sufferers always feel self conscious about what we can't eat and sometimes feel we offend people by saying no thanx… read more

July 23

I Would Like To Seek Insight On My Lab Results For My Suspected Milk Allergy.

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Florida City, FL

I started having gastrointestinal issues after consuming dairy in 2017, at the time I was postpartum and it was easier to just cut out dairy then to fight with my symptoms. However throughout the years I have grown frustrated with the idea that before 2017 I was fine, what changed? Why me? Is questions I grapple with, seeking answers I have taken blood work and these are my results through (Phone number can only be seen by MyFoodAllergyTeam users)

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A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

An allergy is a reaction to a certain proteien molecule. I have been told by my docter that allergy can develop over time with regular exposure. Something triggers the immune reaction and everytime… read more

July 23