Talking Allergies

I was so excited today when I saw my new Allergic Living! I think the magazine is getting better and better every year. I loved Laurie Harada's 'If I knew then' article and Carolyn Blacks article 'Family Food Feud'. Like always I'm so excited that I have to thumb through the magazine quickly before I can even start to read it cover to cover.

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DD 12 yrs -no allergies
4 yr old DS - asthma/eczema Anaphylactic to Peanuts, all tree nuts, sesame , all pea/lentil legumes, gelatin.
Allergic to trees, grass,ragweed, feathers, dander, mold and dust.
Outgrew eggs, fish, shellfish

Thanks so much. You made my close of the week, M.



Wow, you got that fast though. Issue just mailed.

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Allergic to soy, peanut, shellfish, penicillin

I just re-read the Allergic Diva's take on laundry. Too funny and SO true!! It reminds me of adds for feminine hygiene products. I've never had my period and thought, 'gosh, I'm going to put on a white sundress, hop onto my pony and ride bareback down the beach'.


oh, and I have to add that I like A.L.'s and Carolyn's approach to the family article. The issues were stated (some of the personal stories had me exclaiming out loud a horrified OMG ) but on the flip side great advise was offered to help resolve the problems and tensions.

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DD 12 yrs -no allergies
4 yr old DS - asthma/eczema Anaphylactic to Peanuts, all tree nuts, sesame , all pea/lentil legumes, gelatin.
Allergic to trees, grass,ragweed, feathers, dander, mold and dust.
Outgrew eggs, fish, shellfish

Just had a chance to flip through the magazine. Lots of great articles (as usual).

Many articles to share with my daughter and start discussions ei. bullying at school.

Great recipes to share with my Celiac friends!

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Moderator
Daughter: asthma, allergies to egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, most legumes (not soy) & penicillin. Developing hayfever type allergies.
Husband: no allergies
Me: allergies to some tree that flowers in May
Cat: allergic to beef, pork and lamb

Oooh, I'm waiting patiently.... checking my mail every day now.

Michele

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Myself - Seasonal, cats
dd-asthma (trigger - flu) anaphylactic to eggs, severe allergies to bugspray and penicilin,pulmicort
ds-Seasonal, cats and OAS
dh-allergy cats, bugspray and guava, outgrew egg allergy

I think Ottawa must have some super efficient types on deck at the Post Office.
It just mailed. Don't think anyone in Toronto has rec'd yet, it it mails from Toronto and upstate NY for the U.S.

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Allergic to soy, peanut, shellfish, penicillin

Thanks for the great feedback! I think the best thing about the 'food feuds' article is helping people realize that they're not the only ones dealing with family who may not 'get it'. Many of the folks who emailed me prefaced their stories with "I can't believe it! I thought I was the only one who has family that doesn't understand allergies." They felt better just knowing they're not alone.

My 13-year old daughter is peanut allergic and with the holiday season coming I know we're going to bake up a storm in our house to make up for all the goodies she can't eat at grandma's house. My mom is great the rest of the year but she has her "traditional" peanutty treats that she just has to serve at Christmas... I do have to give a special shout out to my sister - dear Auntie Jenny make the BEST peanut-free shortbread around and we really appreciate it!

Carolyn

Yes, Carolyn, great story! It was great to know many of us go through similar experiences and, in fact, some of those stories were so frightening they actually made my family seem "normal."

Thank goodness no one has ever tried to secretly feed me my allergens...

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Associate Editor at Allergic Living.
Allergies to all nuts and legumes except soy and green beans.

I thought the exact same thing Lisa.

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DD 12 yrs -no allergies
4 yr old DS - asthma/eczema Anaphylactic to Peanuts, all tree nuts, sesame , all pea/lentil legumes, gelatin.
Allergic to trees, grass,ragweed, feathers, dander, mold and dust.
Outgrew eggs, fish, shellfish