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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.

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 1 answer

How Does Your Family Keep Celebrations Safe With Food Allergies?

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 6 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

Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Food Allergies?

By A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member 15 answers
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Does Anyone Have Teens With Food Allergies?

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Delaware City, DE

My 13 year old daughter has the Top 8 and more food allergies. She has never met anyone around her age with food allergies. She was sick a lot when she was little due to her allergies and I feel her social skills suffered because of it.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Although I am now an adult, I had a lot of food allergies as a child and now as an adult. Unlike your daughter, I didn't know why I was hurting so bad every time I ate.

There are ways to be social… read more

August 11, 2019

Allergic To Shellfish. Want To Know If I Can Eat Tuna.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Candiac, QC

Comapny I wrote to assured there was no cross contamination and safe but I read that tuna eat shrimps and shellfishes. Since they remove the intestines, it is safe to assume there is no trace and no danger?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

i buy it frozen fresh and not from China .

July 7, 2019

When Having A Food Allergyy, Does It Make A Difference If The Food Is Organic Or Not?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mesa, AZ

What is in the food itself to cause the allergy?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

An allergy to food is to the food protein. An allergy to apples will cause a reaction to Organic and Non-Organic Apples, since the allergy is to apples. However, if you are allergic to something… read more

August 11, 2019 (edited)

When Having A Food Allergyy, Does It Make A Difference If The Food Is Organic Or Not?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mesa, AZ

What is in the food itself to cause the allergy?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I can tollerate organic versions of the foods I'm slightly allergic to better than the regular versions. :)

February 11, 2020

What Can Be Done To Make Schools Take Allergies More Seriously?

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Massachusetts

My daughter already did a presentation at school about her allergies two years ago, but many kids and now some teachers are ignoring and even belittling them. And now she heard that some kids don't believe they are real and she is afraid they might try to expose her to see what happens. She is airborne to nuts and peanuts and has had to leave several events this year because people brought them. The school then chose a class trip to a baseball park which serves peanuts so she cannot attend… read more

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

A friend of mine gave up completely on public/private schools and just homeschooled her son (he shares your daughter's allergy in intensity and reactions). She straight out does not trust that the… read more

March 15, 2020

Does Powdered Cellulose Bother Individuals Who Cannot Have Corn? It Is Found In Some Packaged Foods Like Shredded Cheese.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Beach City, TX

From what I have read, it can come from any number of plants.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

It bothers me and I have a Corn food allergy. I have to be really careful when buying shredded cheese. If the shredded cheese doesn't clump together then chances are good that it is unsafe for me.

August 11, 2019

Fragrance Allergies Cause Me Severe Migraines

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Baltimore, MD

Has anyone found a medication, or other solution, to deal with fragrance allergies? Mine are severe, lifelong, and in addition to causing me to avoid MANY places, they often cause me to get severe migraines. I have many migraine triggers, but strong fragrances are one of the worst, and I find that migraines caused by fragrances or other strong odors (thick permanent markers, cleaning products, "fabric sizing" sprayed onto dept store clothes, etc)- this type of migraine does not respond to my… read more

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I use a carbon filter face mask from I Can Breathe mask company made from organic cotton. I am also undergoing Low Dose Antigen therapy shots every 8 weeks. I get chemical allergens, food allergens… read more

August 28, 2019

Any Tips On Travel To West Africa Or South East Asia With Nut Allergies? Those Places Are Known For Food Cuisines Containing Peanuts.

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brooklyn Heights, NY

Includes tree nuts, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds. Coconuts and sesame seeds are fine to eat.

Offensive Fragrance In Office

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭

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!

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

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

March 22, 2019

Question Regarding Atopic Dermatitis And Sensitivity To Tomatoes Along With Multiple Allergies And Sensory Avoidance

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dublin, IE

My son has atopic dermatitis that responds to nearly every allergenic substance out there. He has aversions to textures as he had to wear will sleeves with gloves for his first year of life. He will not try new foods, and is still at 3 eating mashed up dinners consisting of mostly root veg meat and gravy. He eats fruit pouches but will never put fruit in his mouth apart from the odd Apple slice which is not eaten only put to mouth.

I am worried about nutritional intake and feeling pressure from… read more

A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I have Sensory Processing Disorder and have a lot sensory problems in addition to my Food Allergies. I also have a third condition.

I can only bear to wear certain materials. It has been like… read more

March 10, 2019
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