What We Put Up With to Have a CatYears ago, the neighbor's cats decided to move in with us. Tabby and Siamese figured out that we were suckers. We made...reactionscomments
How It Felt To Be a Kid Who Was Allergic to GrassWhile my peanut allergy was certain from a very early age, my other allergies slowly popped up over time until adulthood. My...reactions1comment
Is Nickel to Blame for That Itchy Rash?Allergic contact dermatitis is an itchy rash that forms after your skin touches a harmless substance. One common trigger of contact dermatitis...reactions2comments
How I Became a Latex-Allergic Balloon ArtistAs a child, I learned the magical art of balloon artistry from my ever-so-creative mother. She had, for as long as I...reactions4comments
Balancing Self-Care and Productivity With AllergiesIn our society, our worth and success are strongly tied to our productivity levels. But who decides what productivity even means, let...reactions1comment
That Time the Chef Said, “I Hate When People Come Here With Food Allergies!”I've had many different experiences trying to keep myself safe from shellfish and finned fish when I'm dining out. And I carefully...reactions3comments
My Allergic Reaction to PseudoephedrineAllergic reactions to over-the-counter and prescription drugs can be quite scary and troubling. This was my experience with a reaction to pseudoephedrine...reactions2comments
Adverse Reactions to IV Iron Infusions: Rare but SeriousIron is a mineral found in all our bodies. For some conditions, people may need extra (supplemental) iron. However, in very rare...reactionscomments
How to Stay Calm During an Allergic ReactionHaving an allergic reaction can be one of the scariest events to happen to you. There is nothing more frightening than being...reactions2comments
5 Common AllergensAn allergy occurs when our immune system mistakes a foreign substance for a harmful invader. The immune system causes the body to...reactions2comments
Can Allergies Trigger Anxiety?I've struggled with anxiety most of my life and continue to. In this day and age, anxiety has become a sort of...reactions2comments
Minimalist Living: My Key to Living Comfortably With AllergiesAbout 3 years ago, I moved into my apartment. I was going through a tough time in my personal life, and control...reactionscomments
The Frustration of Ever-Changing Food AllergiesGrowing up, I never had food allergies. I had the luxury of eating whatever I wanted at the drop of a hat...reactions9comments
What Is the Difference Between Dry Eye and Allergic Conjunctivitis?People with allergies may be used to symptoms that affect their eyes. But there is more than one condition that can cause...reactionscomments
The Aftermath of Dealing With an Iron AllergySince I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2011, I have had significant issues absorbing iron, leading to an iron deficiency. For years...reactions4comments
Most Common Drug AllergiesPeople can be allergic to certain drugs. Their immune system sees the drug or something in it as a threat. Allergy symptoms...reactionscomments
Can You Be Allergic to Meat?Did you ever see a story on the news and thought, "this can't be real?!" A few years ago, I saw a...reactionscomments
My Experience With NAET for Food AllergiesHave you ever tried NAET? It stands for Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques. In a nutshell, it is a non-invasive, drug free method of alleviating...reactions12comments
Taking Too Much MedicineThe sting in my throat made me realize what I had done. I had taken too much allergy medicine. Just moments after...reactionscomments
Latex Cross-Reactive Foods to Avoid With a Latex AllergyA latex allergy is an allergy to sap from the rubber tree. This sap is used to make natural rubber, or latex...reactions1comment
