What are you allergic to?

What are you allergic to?
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I’m going to give the same answer to this as I always do…...Pain! :¬(
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Last Answer : I don’t know. Honestly, it seems like tempting fate to eat at a seafood place when you’re allergic to shellfish. A bit like being allergic to dairy and going to an ice cream shop.

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Description : Help! I’m allergic to my friends!

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One of my friends just found out she's allergic to a long list of foods (please read details inside) How can I help her to cope?

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Last Answer : answer:If by cope you mean emotionally and perhaps spiritually, then I can share the gist of a story I am working on about someone who has had problems with compulsive overeating. This person was ... when we tap in to our spiritual nature and actually seat ourselves and operate from that place.

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Am I suddenly becoming allergic to multiple things?

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Last Answer : answer:The Environmental Working Group is your go-to place for this info. They vet 1000’s of products yearly. http://www.ewg.org

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Last Answer : I have no allergies fortunately, but as I am a type 1 diabetic I do want to set fire to Krispy Kreme every time I walk past. Dude, no one needs to consume that much sugar, ever.

Are you, or is someone close to you, allergic to insect bites or stings?

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Is this an allergic reaction or something else? [Please read details.]?

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Last Answer : I think your PCP can run a blood test for allergies. They should be able to help you narrow it down and figure out who to see (if anyone other than them).

What foods are you and your children allergic to?

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Description : I just got stung by a wasp, I believe, on the inner corner of my lower left eyelid, about 3 minutes ago. I'm not a allergic but is there something I can do to keep the swelling down so I don't look like the Elephant Man tomorrow?

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Am I having an allergic reaction to my makeup and brushes?

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Last Answer : You could stay in your room most of the time, but you’d still have to deal with the allergy. I’d suggest you keep looking for a cat-free place.

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Description : Are you allergic to anything?

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Description : Can animals be allergic to other animals?

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In the last year I've become really allergic to cats. Anything I can do to help it?

Description : In the last year I've become really allergic to cats. Anything I can do to help it?

Last Answer : Blow your nose. Should get some of the dander out of the system.

As opposed to being born that way, how does a person become allergic to nuts? Can it be from eating too many of them?

Description : As opposed to being born that way, how does a person become allergic to nuts? Can it be from eating too many of them?

Last Answer : I don’t think people become allergic to nuts by eating too many nuts.

Anyone Else Allergic to Milk,Eggs,and Cheese. I can only drink Soy Milk, do they make Soy Cheese and Ice Cream? Where can I find it?

Description : Anyone Else Allergic to Milk,Eggs,and Cheese. I can only drink Soy Milk, do they make Soy Cheese and Ice Cream? Where can I find it?

Last Answer : My son had a close friend who was lactose intolerant. And at all of the baseball team events, birthday parties, etc. they would always have lac-free ice cream, cake, etc. for him. I know all that stuff is out there. I would imagine Whole Foods would be a great place to start. Best of luck!

Can you be allergic to something only on occasion?

Description : Can you be allergic to something only on occasion?

Last Answer : That makes sense. Women seem to develop an allergy to me only after they’ve gotten to know me, for example.

Why do we sometimes become allergic to something only later in life?

Description : Why do we sometimes become allergic to something only later in life?

Last Answer : Perhaps you swapped washing detergents 2 months ago. Maybe that’s why your shirt is causing an allergy…just a thought.

Weird allergic reaction! Causes? Treatment? Next Steps?

Description : Weird allergic reaction! Causes? Treatment? Next Steps?

Last Answer : Please get her to the doctor stat. If it was my spouse I would head to the ER especially if the swelling is spreading and near the mouth and throat. Allergic reactions that involve swelling can ... variety of things from animal hair to traces of peanut oil. But first get the swelling under control.

What would you do if you found out you were allergic to your spouse?

Description : What would you do if you found out you were allergic to your spouse?

Last Answer : Sneezzzz alot and take whatever meds….

Why do more and more people seem to be allergic to wheat/gluten nowadays?

Description : Why do more and more people seem to be allergic to wheat/gluten nowadays?

Last Answer : The percent of actual cases probably isn’t going up, just the rate of diagnosis.

Is it possible to be allergic to one cat and not another?

Description : Is it possible to be allergic to one cat and not another?

Last Answer : If his dander has very specific allergens then that’s what would happen. It’s a little odd, but not out of the question. The only thing I wonder is if he has played or sat in something that the others didn’t, and it’s not really a cat dander problem at all.

Is it true that the longer you go without ever being stung, the more likely it is that you're allergic to bees?

Description : Is it true that the longer you go without ever being stung, the more likely it is that you're allergic to bees?

Last Answer : I don't know about the science here, but I believe it to be true. I haven't been stung in at least five years, except for last weekend when a hornet got me on the bottom of my ... the same thing. Any reaction to a bee sting is an allergic reaction, doesn't necessarily include anaphylactic shock.

How to get rid of Cat dander, so that somebody allergic to cat's wouldn't get any allergic reactions?

Description : How to get rid of Cat dander, so that somebody allergic to cat's wouldn't get any allergic reactions?

Last Answer : The thing that is really bad with cats and cat allergies and cat smells is their hair. There's a product called the Furminator that you can get for cats or dogs (specific kind for each) that ... core. Googling for it brings up images of pets with a-pets-worth-of-recently-removed-excess-hair nearby.

Is it possible for somebody to be allergic to just Cats, and not Dogs?

Description : Is it possible for somebody to be allergic to just Cats, and not Dogs?

Last Answer : I’m very sensitive to cats, just someone who was walking by cats can set off my slkergy, but dogs don’t bother me at all, and I sleep with one.

Is it possible to be allergic to mosquito bites only on certain parts of the body?

Description : Is it possible to be allergic to mosquito bites only on certain parts of the body?

Last Answer : Are you allergic to bee venom? Perhaps you were stung? I am allergic to mosquito bites and some react more than others (usually depending on the type of mosquito I think).

What to do when novocaine causes allergic reaction and cough?

Description : What to do when novocaine causes allergic reaction and cough?

Last Answer : You should really call the dentist and ask if the cough could be caused by the novacaine or if it's just a coincidence. Did you let them know about the bruising? You really need to let the ... time you get it or a different reaction. You really need to make sure and communicate with your dentist.

Why does it seem like men are allergic to talking about feelings?

Description : Why does it seem like men are allergic to talking about feelings?

Last Answer : I'll take a crack at it, although it's a female opinion: Left-over traditionalist thinking that men shouldn't display emotions? It's kind of hard to be more emotive when you grew up in a household where ... , so they therefore don't hold back as much as men. Any men care to comment on my theories?

What do dentists do if a patient needs a tooth implant and they are allergic to all metals?

Description : What do dentists do if a patient needs a tooth implant and they are allergic to all metals?

Last Answer : Hmm…you might be better off going with a bridge instead. I did that, but only because I’m terrified of the idea of implants. (shudder)

Is it possible for someone to be allergic to their own self?

Description : Is it possible for someone to be allergic to their own self?

Last Answer : It’s called Lupus.

I'm allergic to what?

Description : I'm allergic to what?

Last Answer : It is possible. Adult onset food allergies are fairly common. I became allergic to wine when I about 27. it was a sad day Same symptoms as you describe. Go see your doctor, they may be able to test for it.