My first allergy test was last year, age 35. This diagnosis was totally the missing piece to my health and mental health struggles. It's ridiculous but I didn't know my panic attacks were actually asthma attacks. Awareness helped, allergy shots are helping. I had lost so much being sick.3yr ⋅ wikipunk ⋅ r/Allergies
First time egg maker; lifelong egg allergy. Thanks to this subreddit, I learned that fuck eggs and chicken eggs are different.4yr ⋅ Polimber ⋅ r/Allergies
As someone who has suffered from lifelong allergies to cats and went through years of allergy shots and asthma treatments, the Balinese has been an absolute godsend! Meet Ziva, my precious kitty who I can rub on and touch with ZERO itchy eyes/break outs/sneezing/wheezing!!!4yr ⋅ sunday-garlic ⋅ r/Allergies
My wife can finally use soap! Her and I make coconut-free soap, and while I don't have the same allergies I love it.3yr ⋅ drumrockstar21 ⋅ r/Allergies
I did a skin test for the first time in a while. I almost got the high score!3yr ⋅ Misfits0138 ⋅ r/Allergies
Found out that I’m allergic to literally everything except pine trees. Nice lol.4yr ⋅ slebsta ⋅ r/Allergies
Got some testing done today - here’s what my back looked like when done (and this is after 5 years of allergy shots a few years back)4yr ⋅ prudicrat ⋅ r/Allergies
I finally got my diagnosis, I have Wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis, after a long time of testing I finally have closeure about what I have 😊3yr ⋅ mugib ⋅ r/Allergies
For the first time in 40 years I can find some allergy relief without drugs, at least while I'm at home. Thank you Reddit.4yr ⋅ jbcucwiqljcn ⋅ r/Allergies
Change your furnace filters folks. Just pulled this out after only a month.3yr ⋅ Bhajdari ⋅ r/Allergies
Learned the hard way not to go outside when you’ve shaved your legs and allergic to pollen4yr ⋅ oph7831 ⋅ r/Allergies
Red 40 dye is the bane of my existence - cross contamination from one of those “single spout” soda fountains where you select your drink on a digital screen. Not even water is safe 😓4yr ⋅ page_of_swords ⋅ r/Allergies
A year ago this wouldn't be possible for me without my eyes swelling up, sneezing, and throat itching, but thanks to allergy shots(currently on maintenance) I get to cat sit for my brother and his girlfriend. Meet Sophie!4yr ⋅ ellie8118 ⋅ r/Allergies
I have an egg allergy but love eggs, this smells like eggs, eats like egg, and tastes like egg (however it is made in a plant that processes egg) but has no egg in it.3yr ⋅ piugattuk ⋅ r/Allergies
That feeling when you got every allergy on this god forsaken earth except dogs, but I am a cat person RIP4yr ⋅ antioxidantal ⋅ r/Allergies
I made this after having to use my epipen last night. I’m really upset tbh4yr ⋅ guessitwasntaphase ⋅ r/Allergies
I am really allergic to cats and said fuck it and adopted Riley 2 months ago and experianced no issue i have to take 2 allergy medication and nose spray but she been just fine i love her, i finally met my new doctor should i ask for allergy shots or higher dosage of my allergy medication?4yr ⋅ Justaguy397 ⋅ r/Allergies
So I’m about to start my journey in allergy shots and immunization therapy for severe cedar and grass allergies, . Any thing I need to worry about? I was just told that it’s gonna be a rough first month.5yr ⋅ VinCulprit ⋅ r/Allergies
When you realize, you accidentally ate one of your trigger foods 😭3yr ⋅ Seriouslyinthedesert ⋅ r/Allergies
FDA is allowing ingredient substitutes up to 2% of the products weight without making a label change. The supstitutes can be anything but the top 8 foods. The link will be in my bio and the comments4yr ⋅ super_girl8405 ⋅ r/Allergies
Just found out I have a 6th allergy today. Say hello too my wool rash 😂4yr ⋅ cpt-mc-wankfist ⋅ r/Allergies
Today, my cat (who I have had for 4 years)brushed up against my face. Shortly after I got a large red rash on my face! Could this be allergies? I have never shown any signs of being allergic to cats whatsoever. I took a reactine and the rash is now gone.3yr ⋅ shaunaraeg33 ⋅ r/Allergies
When the doctor says you’re allergic to the family dogs you need to stop letting your favorite in your lap. I’m finding this out the hard way. I was rated +4 of 4 for dogs.3yr ⋅ Rachel1578 ⋅ r/Allergies
Sudden allergic reaction to wine, champagne, dairy, spicey food, dairy products .... shows on face as bright red hot rash4yr ⋅ noclaimsbonus ⋅ r/Allergies
Finally confirmed - I’m allergic to everything. Who has tried allergy drops? I’ll be starting immunotherapy soon and journaling the experience.3yr ⋅ oliviad93 ⋅ r/Allergies
Same back, different testing lol! Here’s my food test results from yesterday. When the nurse came in she said, “Oh wow, I don’t see food testing come back this bad that often.” What a compliment!4yr ⋅ prudicrat ⋅ r/Allergies
Why are our bodies so dumb? I'm even allergic to cockroaches? Starting allergy shots next week...4yr ⋅ american_achoo ⋅ r/Allergies
My reaction to finding out I am allergic to everything they tested for.5yr ⋅ Hannah1996 ⋅ r/Allergies
Over the last 7 years I’ve had chronic ear infections and continued hearing loss. 3 doctors and no answer. Saw an ENT and the first thing he suspected was untreated allergies. Didn’t think I would react to everything!5yr ⋅ toasty-oh ⋅ r/Allergies
Fml I’m allergic to the world. I am so frustrated with my stupid body.4yr ⋅ HoneyHopScotch ⋅ r/Allergies
Bought a humidifer called Eva from Stadler Form this week. Costs around $200 and it’s perfect if you live in a dry or cold climate.3yr ⋅ rakosten ⋅ r/Allergies
Anyone get an allergic reaction on their eyelids? My makeup hasn't changed and this has happened before.5yr ⋅ scottyleeokiedoke ⋅ r/Allergies
What the heck bit me?? First photo is day 1 after bite, second photo is day 4.4yr ⋅ smithe77 ⋅ r/Allergies
I found out last year that I have a severe ragweed allergy (EpiPen severe). I'm a gardener. Any advice to help stop the nose flow? I'm already taking a double dose (recommended by allergist) of antihistamines and east local honey daily. I can't see my specialist again until October.3yr ⋅ princesskuki ⋅ r/Allergies
My boyfriend’s arm from his allergy test. He is allergic to 89% of the things. We were really impressed by the reaction to Perennial Rye. I think it looks like a stingray. Anyway, now we go both go for weekly cluster allergy shots (2 hrs total) together; it’s our new date night. :)4yr ⋅ Mindful_Miss_Mia ⋅ r/Allergies
Finally allergy tested... all my questions about why I was miserable all the time were finally answered.6yr ⋅ ReaganNBush ⋅ r/Allergies
do you feel like you were suddenly assaulted by pollen these past few days?6yr ⋅ trichechus ⋅ r/Allergies
I have had the most incredibly awful seasonal allergies my entire life. This is my back last April after I finally got tested. I have been administering a shot in each arm every two days since and this Spring will be my first chance to see if I can finally step outside and enjoy myself.5yr ⋅ kelseyxiv ⋅ r/Allergies
I’m about 3/4 through my allergy shots (2x weekly) and today my face turned red. Is this common?3yr ⋅ SSScooter ⋅ r/Allergies
I went for a walk outside yesterday afternoon and woke up today looking like this...4yr ⋅ a2susan ⋅ r/Allergies
Due to covid, After my test The doctor wouldn't let me come close to him and only handed me my vial and told me to go. Can anyone tell me what exactly these tests mean, I have an idea that I'm allergic to meats and rice but is there anything else I should know?4yr ⋅ Pink_guy72 ⋅ r/Allergies
I think I am alergic (synuses, not rash reaction) to the leaves of this plant that I got in a trade. Best I can find, is thet allergens may have stuck to the fuzzy leaves. Anyway I can remove allergens from leaves? I dont want to lose this guy...4yr ⋅ Natalian3 ⋅ r/Allergies
My eye been swelling like this for the past two days now, I haven’t touched or eaten anything. Been eating the usual, haven’t been out. Any help? Feel as though this could be some sort of allergy.3yr ⋅ oli75uk2 ⋅ r/Allergies
Tried the crab-cakes at work for the first time last night... discoveries were made5yr ⋅ deathcoinstar ⋅ r/Allergies
So I haven't had a scratch test since like 2015. Can anyone help me out with explaining what I'm looking at? Thank you so so much4yr ⋅ gothamcityivy ⋅ r/Allergies
5th allergic reaction I’ve had to peanuts. This might just be the worse yet.5yr ⋅ dead__canary ⋅ r/Allergies
A 24 hour difference. This is how my body reacts to insects bites. Anyone else?5yr ⋅ sahltnpephr ⋅ r/Allergies
I was given my results and told to take Benadryl as needed with no explanation of what I’m allergic to or how to read these. Someone help!?4yr ⋅ thatsocalkid ⋅ r/Allergies
Does anyone know what’s causing this? Spreading all over the body. Doctor doesn’t know either, gave me some cream but not working at all.3yr ⋅ Theycallmewillus ⋅ r/Allergies
Finally got my emergency med ID bracelet. Exterior and interior engraved5yr ⋅ JaneDoe1997 ⋅ r/Allergies
Adopted this cutie a few weeks ago and I’m unfortunately allergic. I’ve been super stuffy, I can’t sleep through the night because it feels like I can’t take a breath though my nose. Anyone have any tips that can help manage symptoms? I already take OTC allergy meds daily.3yr ⋅ cinb26 ⋅ r/Allergies
What is this? This is my partner’s back and they’re raised bumps!!! I feel like it’s something their eating or putting on their body.3yr ⋅ healthnut270 ⋅ r/Allergies
Am I most likely allergic to mosquitos? Anything I can do to prevent this from happening next time I’m outside?4yr ⋅ MakeupMua16 ⋅ r/Allergies
does anyone think it’s seriously needed for me to get shots done? there’s a good chance of me moving within the next five years. the large reactions are mostly grasses and pollen. I have oral allergy syndrome also.5yr ⋅ wonderfulraspberry ⋅ r/Allergies
i have seasonal allergies- everytime i get a flare up i get a red dot in this exact spot. anyone know what's up with this? (above my lip)3yr ⋅ oddree2 ⋅ r/Allergies
I randomly get a bad itch somewhere and when i scratch it it seems like i get a shitload of mosquito bites. After a while it dissapears. I dont know how or why. Anyone an idea?5yr ⋅ carnaldamage ⋅ r/Allergies
I'm on 3 Zyrtec a day, with Benadryl and hydroxyzine as needed and my dermatographia is still acting up like crazy.5yr ⋅ battlesword83 ⋅ r/Allergies
Woke up this morning with strange rash(?) look familiar to anyone? Trying to figure out what this might be3yr ⋅ joeybabes101 ⋅ r/Allergies
Diagnosed with oral allergy syndrome, my lips have been itchy, bumpy and weeping for a month now. My doctor hasn’t offered anything to make it go away! Anyone have tips?5yr ⋅ playwhaat ⋅ r/Allergies
After sneezing 15+ times a day for the past 20 years I have finally been told what I suspected all along... I am allergic to almost all airborne things!6yr ⋅ beardedwelshy ⋅ r/Allergies
Anyone know how to read allergy test results? Not sure what the numbere mean, or what some of the things they tested for even are.5yr ⋅ takemeintotown ⋅ r/Allergies
I just got tested, I’m positive for 34 out of 60 allergens, is this normal?6yr ⋅ Dank-Alpaca-66 ⋅ r/Allergies
Found this thing on my bed. Is it bed bugs or dust mite droppings? I’ve been getting allergies to something on my bed but not sure what it is. I find these small black things on my bed sometimes and no idea what it is.3yr ⋅ kreuzbergawitc ⋅ r/Allergies
This is my skin after wearing my smartwatch’s silicon strap after 15 days, should I be worried? What can I use to take care of that? Thanks for the advice.4yr ⋅ NLothe ⋅ r/Allergies
There is a Canadian Startup selling Epipens to Americans and they call themselves the Robin Hood of Drugs8yr ⋅ davejot ⋅ r/Allergies
Anyone know what this might be? I only get them on my hands, they’re extremely itchy and hot. They appear randomly and I’m having trouble figuring it out. TIA!5yr ⋅ NiceBectorals ⋅ r/Allergies
I went hiking on Mt. Baldy two days ago and ever since this bug bite has been getting worse. Yesterday it swelled to the size of a golf ball and now it's the size of a softball. I hope it's not Lyme's disease but I'm not sure what's going on.5yr ⋅ chris_blue ⋅ r/Allergies
Anyone else ever have a reaction like this? It’s my first, and I think it’s from tree pollen. I recently moved and my allergy test showed high reaction to box elder maple, which are literally surrounding my home!4yr ⋅ dedr4ever ⋅ r/Allergies
My asthma started acting up last Thurs and I was coughing a lot for a few days, then it subsided & had a sore throat since Tues. Been feeling tired & kinda sick (no fever, congestion, or runny nose). Today I had some kind of allergic reaction on my palms - anyone else have this issue?4yr ⋅ thedesignist ⋅ r/Allergies
When regular dairy makes you feel gunky, but you don’t feel like playing roulette with a nut allergy that doesn’t include almond milk yet6yr ⋅ BflatPenguin ⋅ r/Allergies
A Mosquito Bit Me. My Ear Swelled Up, Got Hot & is Still Sore Hours Later.5yr ⋅ lisaemc2 ⋅ r/Allergies
The show I’m watching used a trainer for the whole episode, and I can’t get over it. You can see the indents in the orange part. It’s not remotely convincing5yr ⋅ guessitwasntaphase ⋅ r/Allergies
