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

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 18 answers

What’s One Thing About Food Allergy That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 11 answers

What's A Common Misconception About Food Allergy?

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 29 answers

Which Food Allergy Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Why Can't You Eat Foods With May Contain Foods As A Coeliac? I Am NOT Allergic To It! Wheat Isn't In The Ingredients! Just A Warning.....

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Leicester, england

Can I Eat Alligator? I've Heard They Contain The Same Protein As Crab And Shrimp, And I Have A Severe Shellfish Allergy

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Leicester, UK

Shellfish allergy

What’s One Thing About Food Allergy That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I so get the feeling of embarrassment/shame that the person feels when people have to accommodate your allergies which then determines where you eat out. I feel for my very supportive wife on these… read more

2 hours ago

I Can’t Eat Chocolate Anymore. I Get Horribly Nauseous, Chills, Feel So Sick For Around 8-12 Hours. Allergist Tested. No Sign Of Allergy.

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Virginia, IL

Another doc guessed abdominal migraine.
Anyone else deal with this?
I scrupulously avoid chocolate & am fine.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I am exactly the same. I had a friend who when she ate a lot of chocolate got ovarian cysts but I get severe cramps and loose stools and I've been okay with staying away from chocolate. Or having it… read more

November 10

Some What Ok My Stomach Still Hurts Sometimes

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lawrence Township, NJ

How Does Your Family Keep Celebrations Safe With Food Allergies?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

My family is decently supportive. They always ask for a list of allergies. They know I don't mind not eating everything as long as there is something I can eat. Fortunately, none of us are big on… read more

October 22

I Was Wondering If Anyone With A Dairy Allergy Had Any Problems With Medication That They Have To Take Daily?

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New Jersey City, NJ
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Sorry to hear it’s challenging trying to figure it all out.

November 5

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

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Yeah right ture & not fun going though meno pause & your body is changing

November 27

Can Anyone Help Me With The Monosodium Glutamate Allergy?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Delhi, NY

An MSG allergy is absolutely insane. The FDA allows it to be hidden under 75 different names on Food labels! People denying it even exists! I can have a whole host of varying symptoms. It is a neurotoxin. I can get flashing lights in my vision for anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, foggy thinking, an irregular heartbeat, difficulty speaking, diarrhea, or asthma. My day is always dependent on cleaning and whether I’ve come in contact with it. Everybody says “ eat it.”…. How do you not eat it… read more

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Oh yuck! I can't eat most processed food anymore anyway. I have a yeast allergy so anything fermented is out. That includes honey because it ferments in the hive. Now I can't dairy or corn. Baking… read more

November 5

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

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Forest Park, IL

Maybe I’m having a tougher time now because it’s ragweed season but I had to call 911 two days ago for anaphylaxis 😢

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Thank you. I take Zyrtec daily

November 17
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