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Pacific Crest Trail cotton-free material t-shirt?
Hello all, I’m trying to find a women’s t-shirt of the Pacific Crest Trail logo but not made of cotton material? Are there any PCT women’s t-shirts without cotton material out there?
Alliums are out- all uh 'em!
Wanted: dumpling/gyoza recipe that is delicious and definitely has no alliums. (Onion, garlic, leeks, etc.) (Also no egg and no soy) [more inside]
clotrimazole cream, causing itching, bumps?
I’m taking clotrimazole cream for an infection, and there is bumps on upper back, blistering, redness skin. I’m very sensitive to medications. Wouldtjisbe an allergy or a bad side effect?
Why am I coughing?
YANMD. Why do I get a tickle in my throat causing an immediate need to cough, and I'm nearly choking on the trigger foods? This has only been happening in the last week or so and only with "dry, crumbly foods". Sweet potato chips, French fries, corn dog, bread. If the food is wet, it doesn't happen. So when I had some sourdough bread mixed into a French onion soup, it was fine. [more inside]
Help our cat-loving family find our feline!
Our 8yo has a cat allergy, originally detected by a bunch of sneezing and confirmed by a blood test. Our family REALLY wants a cat. We have found a Siberian cat breeder with 8-month-old kittens available. Siberian cats are known to have lower levels of allergens, but each cat has a different level. You can get each cat tested, but it's expensive and unreliable. We are meeting with the breeder and several of her cats this weekend. How can we maximize our chances of choosing a cat that our kid doesn't react to? [more inside]
Allergic Reaction to Carpet Powder
About two hours ago I decided to use this carpet refresher powder in an attempt to vanquish the smell of my cat's barf. I applied it rather liberally across a section of my carpet but it made everything smell like an acrid combo of lemon and spearmint so I immediately vacuumed it back up. Now I've got a cough and watery eyes. What do I do? [more inside]
Is my medication making me ill?
I have some concerns that at least one medication is causing other issues. My doctor hand-waved my concerns away and I need to figure out if I am being one of "those" patients or if this is really worth pursuing further. You are not my doctor, etc, but if you have any advice it would be appreciated. Wall of text ahead... [more inside]
Is there a difference between cottonseed oil and cotton?
Does anyone know if cottonseed oil differs from a cotton allergy in general? I am allergic to cotton, as in the fabric and things made of cotton, so does that mean I am also allergic to cottonseed oil? My allergist said I should not be allergic to cottonseed oil but said to try and test it at home if I wanted too on my skin lightly. But Cottonseed oil derives from the cotton plant and so does cotton jeans I imagine (which I cannot wear because I will itch).
Pet allergens spreading between basement and main floor suite?
I'm considering living in the main floor suite of a house, but the landlord will be leasing the basement suite to tenants with cats and/or dogs. The two units have a shared central furnace & AC system, but no shared spaces, laundry, or entrances. Will this be a problem if I have allergies to pets? [more inside]
My carnivore husband was just diagnosed with Alpha Gal Syndrome. Help.
What the title says. My husband was a head-to-tail butcher and loves beef and pork. This diagnosis is incredibly depressing, in addition to other medical issues. There is not much talk here recently about alpha gal, so just wondering if folk here have insights, hacks, or anything that have come to light since 2019. Thank you in advance. DX was recent, just trying to wrap my head around things.
Do I need allergy testing?
I think I had an allergic reaction to the paint my contractor left here during a kitchen renovation. Is this a latex allergy? [more inside]
NAME. THAT. VACCINE!
I'm trying to figure out what the hell kind of vaccine (TB test? allergy test?) would be administered by scratching a needle on a Canadian kid's back in the late sixties. [more inside]
Accessible travel at NC's Outer Banks
Can you help me find somewhere to stay with my aunt Rosie? We want to go to the NC Outer Banks! Yay! I can't stay at her preferred hotel due to allergies (the Ramada uses air freshener everywhere that's mainly made of propylene glycol). I'd probably be OK at a Hilton. She needs 1) a great ocean view/ocean sounds, 2) no stairs, 3) at least a refrigerator and microwave, and 4) a restaurant in the building. My only additional hard-line requirements are 5) no air freshener, and 6) no mold. [more inside]
Question on how skin allergies work: Propylene Glycol
I just finished my patch testing and I have a lot of questions. Under the fold. I don't expect you to know everything - but if you have any help I'd greatly appreciate it! [more inside]
False (?) negative allergy skin test - what does it mean?
My son has what appears to be a pretty mild shellfish allergy (sometimes gets hives on his face after eating shellfish). He tested negative at the allergist last week (skin prick test) after the long spiel about how unusual false negatives are. I'm trying to figure out this means and what, if anything, I want to do next. [more inside]
Can I eat soy-free at a sushi restaurant?
Soy is one of my major migraine triggers, and I haven't eaten at an Asian restaurant in several years because soy is so prevalent in many Asian cuisines/dishes. I've been craving sushi recently, and wondering if I could safely get a chirashi bowl (just fish over rice) at a Japanese restaurant if I am clear that I am allergic to soy. Am I crazy for trying this? Any tips for making sure that the restaurant gets the order right? Would appreciate any advice/experience you could share.
How to deal with side effects of neighbor's pot use
One of my neighbors has started smoking pot in their bathroom for multiple hours a day, every day. Prolonged exposure to smoke triggers nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and sometimes full blown anxiety attacks. I've reached a point where I want to communicate to them that their usage is causing me physical distress. What do I do? [more inside]
Why does advice on when to Epi differ between Aus and US?
Why do the recommendations on when to give an EpiPen seem to differ so much between Australia and the US? [more inside]
Oh boy, no soy
I am looking for resources on cooking/eating without soy. It's a multi-parter: [more inside]
Flushing food intolerance trigger from body?
I just ate a lot of food containing soy, which I am extremely sensitive to. In about 2-3 hours I'll have some stomach distress, and tomorrow I will get painful acne like bumps all over my neck, around my mouth, and along my jaw. Is there ANYTHING I can do to flush my system right now to lessen these side effects? The stomach stuff goes away quickly, but the bumps will last at least a week. YANMD.
Is there cotton material in the N95 Masks or KN95 Masks?
I have an allergy to cotton material, and I am not sure if either N95 or KN95 masks have cotton material in them? As I have only been wearing cloths masks made of polyester, nylon, etc. without cotton material.
Will checking this box disqualify covid vaccine?
My wife has a qualifying condition and was extremely lucky to grab a vaccine appointment this Sunday. However, she has an allergy skin test tomorrow and is nervous that may disqualify her from getting the shot. [more inside]
Am I having an allergic reaction?
The pads of my fingers are red and painful. I'm allergic to penicillin, but I've been handling amoxicillin because my kid is taking it. Could that be it? [more inside]
Can you be REALLY allergic to your own dandruff?
I don't know how else to explain it. Lately I've had more dandruff than usual. I've always had a bit but now, absentmindedly scratching my head, it's...a bit. I've also been having really itchy eyes and sneezing. So much so that I'm taking allergy pills twice a day. More than ever before. But today I thought, "what if they're connected?" So is that possible? Can I be allergic to myself?
Please help me solve this olfactory mystery
Please help me solve this olfactory mystery, involving a horse farm and peppermint tea [more inside]
How can a cat-owner mail books to friend with cat allergy?
I live with cats, but want to send lightly-used paperback books to a friend with a cat allergy. Is there a way to disinfect them so that I don't cause an allergic reaction? [more inside]
Working Through a Moderate Food Allergy/Sensitivity
I am really sensitive to soy in all its forms (except soy lecithin.) It gives me weird acne and occasionally stomach issues. This is majorly cramping my style when it comes to eating out with my friends/dates because it means I pretty much can't have any Asian cuisine. Is there *anything* I can do to desensitize myself?
Allergic to new puppy. Looking for advice / success stories
Hello fellow sufferers. So the title is pretty explanatory. My family wanted a puppy so after a lot of research we identified the breed etc.
I (the potentially allergic person) even had a skin allergy test done. The tests came back negative, but the allergist cautioned me and said basically they only test for major proteins and it was possible I was reacting in the real world to proteins that they dont test form. [more inside]
Need allergy card translation in European Portuguese, please
Unexpected trip to Lisbon and I need to have the following to present at restaurants:
Allergy Alert
I cannot eat any food which contains:
Fish
Sesame
Lentils
Peanuts
Any kind of nut
I would be very grateful for help with this, especially that last phrase. Thank you so much!
Liquid medication for cats
How have you successfully administered your cat's liquid medication? I've had little success and I'm running out of other ideas! [more inside]
Dealing with dust allergies
Just got diagnosed with dust allergies. Dust allergy veterans, please help me learn what I should be doing/buying/not doing etc to manage them. [more inside]
easy-to-buy antiperspirant without propylene glycol or fragrance?
My drugstore-available unscented deodorant has changed its formula to include propylene glycol. I need something new, soon. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Is it possible I'm allergic to the water in Japan?
So I'm living in Japan as a teacher. Got here a few months ago. And every time I get out of the shower, I'm rubbing my eyes and sneezing for a solid hour. It also happens when I go to local hotels so it's not just at home. I've had seasonal allergies before but not to water. Thoughts?
poncho-thing to shield from wood dust
Wood allergy— easily get headaches and nausea from inhaling even small amounts of airborne dust when using chop saw, table saw, sander.
I want to see if a quick-to-put-on smock-overshirt type thing that I can throw on/off will help. [more inside]
Allergy shot advice, please.
I'm getting allergy shots, and get a huge welt of a reaction. It lasts a day or two, my allergist knows about it, nobody is medically concerned, etc. I'm wondering if you have any techniques for dealing with the lump that I might not have considered. [more inside]
Sunscreen woes
At the start of the summer, I used a spray-on sunscreen that a guest had left behind. In true allergic style, the second time I used it, I broke out into a rash. I don't remember what the sunscreen was, and stupid, stupid me threw it away. [more inside]
Baking for people with nut allergies
It's getting to a festive time of year and I will be doing lots of baking in the colder months for friends and colleagues. How to approach baking when taking nut allergies into consideration? [more inside]
My skin itches all over, every day, unless I take an antihistamine.
This has been going on for more than a year. The itching is mild, not extreme. There are no rashes, dryness or flaking anywhere, except a little bit in my scalp. [more inside]
Tell me your healthy, nut-free, legume-free baking recipes please!
I've been looking for healthy baking recipes, e.g. cakes, bread, snack bars with no refined sugar, no flour or other processed grains, but a lot seem to use substitutions involving almond flour or other nuts.
Needs to be nut-free and also legume-free (i.e. no peas, chickpeas or lentils). What have you got? Bonus if it actually tastes good too!
Best vacuum for allergies?
I want to buy a new vacuum that triggers my dust-mite allergy as little as possible. I'd like to hear from actual allergy sufferers about what vacuums have and haven't worked well. [more inside]
Neighbor's weed usage is waking me up due to the smell. Help!
My upstairs neighbor has started smoking weed in their bathroom on a regular basis. This often seems to happen in the middle of the night, and unfortunately it wakes me up and sends me to the bathroom to dry heave, which is the worst place to go because that is where the smell is coming down into on the first place! My fancy air filters don't help and neither does febreeze. What else can I do when I sense the onset? Tonight the smell is so thick I am considering going to my office across town to sleep in peace, so immediately implementable solutions are very welcome.
Concerned About Anesthesia Reaction. What To Do Next?
I'm worried and frustrated after my last dental procedure. [more inside]
Our cat sounds sad
Finally done with college apartments, we were able to bring my wife's childhood cat to our home. Her cat has spent the last 8 years in the same house, hiding under the same bed, in her parents bedroom. Her cat had full roam of the house with no closed doors, and every night, my wife's parents would watch TV for 3-5 hours, sitting on the couch, petting the cat with both hands. Now, in the house with closed doors, and less petting, the cat seems to meow sadly at us, at a high frequency. How can we make the cat happy despite this (worse) situation for her? [more inside]
Likelihood of cat allergens spreading from granny suite to main house
Would having a cat living in a granny suite in the basement of a large house be likely to create issues for a cat-allergic person living on the main floor of the house? [more inside]
Body itching in certain places - WHY!
I have been experiencing itching on certain areas of my body and I can't figure out "why". [more inside]
How bad are window AC units (old and/or new) for mold allergy?
I'm trying to find a new apartment in Chicago. A lot of older high-rises, which would otherwise be a good fit, have window air conditioner units. I'm seeing a lot of warnings about mold in window AC units. [more inside]
Shiniest laundromat in Chicago
I'm looking for a laundromat or service with a large, extremely clean washing machine to get my new queen-sized comforter cleaner than new, using my own fragrance-free/propylene-glycol-free detergent. Open to dry cleaners also. I'm also open to the idea that all dry cleaners do this, or all cleaners do this, but I'm skeptical at the moment. [more inside]
non-chemical-smelling mattress cover
I need to cover this mattress to contain the old detergent odor. Found a $20 barrier at Bed Bath & Beyond, but the antimicrobial or plastic fumes are not good for me. Looking for alternatives. [more inside]
Allergies or Sinusitis or Mystery, oh my!
Following up on this issue. I’m on allergy meds but still suffering at work, and now I’m the only one. [more inside]
Toddler skin turns red after oatmeal exposure. Allergy?
Yes, YANAD.
My daughter had some oatmeal (oats, milk, sugar, cinnamon) and made a mess on her face. Her skin where the oatmeal was stuck for a few minutes turned bright red. After washing it off, the red splotches went away within 15 minutes. No hives, no spreading rash. The oatmeal wasn’t hot so it wasn’t a burn.
Should I worry about severe allergic reactions? I will ask her pediatrician but would also love to read up on this. I would especially love evidence-based advice, not just anectdata. [more inside]