Do any of you suffer from a nut allergy… or indeed and food allergy? If so how extreme is it? And what is most annoying about it?
Its really annoying not being able to have what you want whenever you want, always have top read labels!
It really is annoying having to pay special attention to every food item you want. Reactions can vary for me from very mild, like breaking out, bloating, or heartburn, to more severe, like hives, rashes, and facial swelling. I’ve never gone into anaphylactic shock, so no need for an epi-pen. For a while, I took an antihistamine to slow down the allergic reactions, and tried to keep away from most bothersome foods. After a while, I was able to ‘cheat’ a little, especially during seasons when I was not normally suffering from any seasonal allergies. Everything is so much worse if you also suffer from non-food allergies, so try to be good if you do. Otherwise, you choose based on how much discomfort your willing to tolerate.
Also, allergy testing is a very good way to tell how severe your allergy is to specific food and non-food items. It would be worth it to find out exactly what it is that aggravates your body the most and avoid it! Good Luck!
September 30th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I have a really strange allergy..
I’m allergic to mentos!
And if i contantly touch them or eat them obiviously I come up in a rash, become hot and feel sick and I might even be sick.
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September 30th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
yeah because you can’t enjoy the things you like….and you have to inspect every piece of packaging on food in the minutest detail
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September 30th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
i suffer from a peanut/tree nut and seed allergy. it’s not too severe, but it is in fact annoying.
i’m a vegetarian so it’s difficult getting protein and nuts and seeds are great for that, BUT. no luck there. so i’ll probably end up with more complications in the future from the lack of vitamins and proteins, but oh well. i guess.
i’ve never had to use an epi -pen but i do carry it around everywhere with me. i do find myself taking benadryl a lot. holidays like halloween suck because i can’t eat like…any candy :[ but my mother always buys me peanut free chocolate covered strawberries!
also, allergies are a good reason to bake. and home made treats are always the most delicious! :]
because if you make it, you can watch what you put into it and know that it’s safe for you to eat.
allergies are not fun. no no no.
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September 30th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I do have an allergy to nuts- I carry an epi pen with me every where. I think the most annoying thing is I can’t go out to eat because you never know how people prepare your food.
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September 30th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I don’t have any allergies
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September 30th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
It really is annoying having to pay special attention to every food item you want. Reactions can vary for me from very mild, like breaking out, bloating, or heartburn, to more severe, like hives, rashes, and facial swelling. I’ve never gone into anaphylactic shock, so no need for an epi-pen. For a while, I took an antihistamine to slow down the allergic reactions, and tried to keep away from most bothersome foods. After a while, I was able to ‘cheat’ a little, especially during seasons when I was not normally suffering from any seasonal allergies. Everything is so much worse if you also suffer from non-food allergies, so try to be good if you do. Otherwise, you choose based on how much discomfort your willing to tolerate.
Also, allergy testing is a very good way to tell how severe your allergy is to specific food and non-food items. It would be worth it to find out exactly what it is that aggravates your body the most and avoid it! Good Luck!
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