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Has Anyone Ever Gone To A Clinic Where They Refuse To Do An Allergy Test On You? Tell Me I'm Not The Only One. I'm At A Loss Here.
You have to have a docters reference letter else they won't help you as your medical aid won't pay without reference
What Can You Tell Me About LDA (Low Dose Allergen) That Is Given Under The Skin For Food Allergies?
I can’t do allergy shots. I had anaphylactic shock when they did all the testing. For everything. Face swelled up. Throat and ears closed up. They tried to dilute them but ended up with 6 vials and… read more
Treats
Looking to find some treats for my child. She is Ana to peanuts. No dairy baked eggs only no strawberry. I'm looking for cookies Candy or cup cakes. What are some brands that you Like or have tried.
How Do You Deal With Food Allergy Anxiety? Has Anyone Seen A Food Allergy Counselor?
Please contact me to help you with your lifestyle issues. It is not necessary to go through this alone. I will help you with your food choices and recipes and everything right up to restaurant… read more
What Symptoms Can Food Allergies Create?
I am diagnosed with tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat, corn, soy and egg white allergies. None of them showed up on my skin testing but do with the blood testing IGE response. What kind of symptoms can these allergens be causing? I am diabetic, have PCOS and struggle with depression/anxiety/adhd.
Will an elimination diet help?
Any of those allergens could be causing all but your diabetes. My oldest daughter is allergic to Red dye #4 and #40, which caused ADHD symptoms. Anxiety and depression can come because of the foods… read more
Sea Salt/ Shellfish Allergy?
Does anybody know what makes you allergic to sea salt? Drs don't believe me. I cannot eat shrimp either. Not sure if I have an allergy to shellfish.
On another forum, another person had also had a reaction from sea salt. She went to Mayo Clinic and the doctor had told her that sea salt contains "marine copolymers" (which another doctor told had… read more
Baked Goods With Egg
My son (12 months) has a documented egg allergy. He has had hives a few times, always from eating or touching scrambled eggs. I did give him baked goods before we knew and he didn't get hives. His allergist said he "probably" can have eggs in baked goods as long as they're baked 350+ for at least 20 minutes.
My question is, how would I know if it was giving him a mild reaction? Just because he didn't get hives doesn't mean his tummy doesn't hurt, right?!
exposure to heat changes the protein in the eggs, so some people can eat it with no symptoms. but raw or partially cooked eggs can result in a reaction
Many children outgrow egg, but some few dont.… read more
Who Else Is Having A Super Tough Time Avoiding Allergens Around The Holidays? Any Tips For Avoiding/replacing Dangerous Treats?
I take fruit/nut bars with me everywhere, as I know there will probably be no goodies I can eat! There are however a few kind people who understand and try their best to cater for me.
What Medical Diagnosis Catagory Do I Fall Into?
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
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
Parenting Advice For Peanut Allergy.
In November my daughter was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. She is my youngest of 4. She is only 11 months old, but my 3 boys are all in school already.
My question is how do you deal with your other kids that don't have food allergies? I'm asking because, Valentines parties are coming up at school. Should I be worried about what treats my boys are eating at school? Should I let their teachers know that their baby sister has a peanut allergy at home? Or will making them wash their hands when… read more
During school events, I always give my son treats from home and he can only eat those. The other thing you can do is bring a peanut free treats to the class and have the teacher distribute… read more
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