- Just found out my dad has been feeding me stuff I'm supposed to eliminate from my diet
I'm not sure if this is appropriate for here but I legit don't know what to do. So I grew up vegetarian before all this and don't know how to cook meat. I had an allergic reaction to strawberry...
89 points33 comments5 d ago
- Corn Was Real!
I just finished my elimination diet. I had two spoon fulls of frozen corn. Within ten minutes my mouth got itchy. Within about a half hour I got bloated and constipated. I called my doctor and he...
34 points13 comments2 d ago
- i had anaphylaxis, but turned away from my uni health centre because i wasn't "registered"
i recently had a severe allergic reaction out of nowhere, which ive never had. i had a really hot body, visible hives and a swollen eye, and a tight throat when speaking, having to take deep...
22 points8 comments6 d ago
- how do food allergy households deal with carpet dust and crumbs once baby starts crawling?
our toddler was diagnosed with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy a few months back, right around when she learned to crawl. if you have a baby at this stage, you know their hands are on the...
16 points22 comments5 d ago
- How do you deal with being allergic to something you love?
I've had lots of stomach pain the last year or so, so I took an allergy test that said i was allergic to a few things, but mainly vanilla and mint. i LOVE vanilla and i LOVE mint. i've been able...
11 points40 comments2 d ago
- Sudden Anaphylaxis
Hi everyone, Had a rather terrifying experience that I only realized in the morning was anaphylaxis. I'm confused because I consumed very minimal food (some alcohol, tortilla chips and Goodles Mac...
11 points34 comments5 d ago
- My peanut allergy blood test went from off the charts to “very high”
I’ll take what wins I can get! Here’s to hoping we drop down to “high” in another 8 or so years
8 points6 comments3 d ago
- Weird allergy to soy
This allergy has been an issue since birth. My mom tried soy formula with me twice, and both times I had seizures. The first time she thought it was a contaminated tin of formula. The second time...
7 points9 comments2 d ago
- First Beach Trip with a Severe Shrimp Allergy: How Can I Stay Safe?
I’m allergic to shrimp, and I know that means I need to avoid crustaceans in general. I’ve never actually eaten any of these foods, but I know I’m allergic because I had allergy tests when I was 8...
7 points4 comments5 d ago
- Need support. OAS
Hi guys, My allergist and PCP tested me for probably every single food allergy and absolutely nothing came back. When I eat raw or cooked fruits/vegetables, I get very sick. My mouth burns, throat...
7 points23 comments6 d ago