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posted 11/08/2007, comments (3)
Nasonex side effects
Happened to come across web site written by allergy sufferers or a family member of allergy sufferer (like for their child) concerning side effects of Nasonex. Wow! I have this drug but kept forgetting to use it. I didn't use it and Monday night slept 10 hours, like I haven't done in a very, very long time. Used... Read more
posted 11/06/2007, comment (1)
What were your very first signs of anaphylaxis?
I was wondering what other people's experiences were with the very first time they had any kind of reaction to a food they were subsequently anaphylactic to? Is there usually a tingling tongue or do people have a variety of first signs or symptoms? My daughter has had a red face upon eating some things, a runny nose to others. We know she is... Read more
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posted 11/06/2007, comments (2)
How Do I Interpret Allergy Test Results?
Recently a reader posted this question here at HealthCentral.com, saying that her child had results like this: Trees 2++; Grass 4++++. She wanted to know what the numbers mean. First, let me say that interpreting allergy test results is a tricky business. These tests are notorious for their false positives. That means that the test indicates... Read more
posted 11/06/2007, comments (260)
Anybody else living with garlic allergy?
About 6 years ago, following a long period of relentless fatigue and gastroenterological problems, I had a RAST allergy test and found I am allergic to garlic, dairy, shrimp, citrus and sugar. Dairy and shrimp are fairly easy foods to avoid, but avoiding garlic is a real challenge. I read online that an estimated 1 in 1500 Americans is... Read more
