People Who Are Living With Allergy
posted 11/06/2007, comments (258)
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
posted 11/05/2007, comments (3)
Air Purification
I am looking into air purifiers but I am not sure what is or is not worth the money. I have multiple allergies (dust, pollen, glass, trees, mold, mildew, etc.) and am trying to find extra relief. I have the allergenic pillow and mattress covers, the allergen filter in my central ac/heating unit, and the individual vent filters. I vacuum on a... Read more
posted 10/26/2007, comments (0)
For those with shellfish allergies & Glucosamine use
For those of you with shellfish allergies, please note that the popular supplement Glucosamine often made from the shells of shrimp, crab and lobster, and therefore people with this allergy are advised against taking this supplement. Some have no reaction at all, others do. Take this information into account before chosing to use.
posted 10/12/2007, comments (3)
Unpredictable reactions
I have been dealing with unpredictable reactions for about 3 years now. Lately they have been getting more frequent. At first my doctor said it was stress related, however the reactions do not occur at any particular stressful moments. They are very unpredictable. I experience cramping, diarrhea, hives, itchy throat,... Read more
