Help me understand what my doctor is telling me about my bizarre new party trick, where my lips swell up to Kardashian proportions. Also, help me be a good patient and actually follow through on the prescribed course(s) of action.
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posted by jph
on Nov 26, 2012 -
50 answers
I'd love to visit Japan for a week or two with my wife, but I have some food allergies that will make it difficult. Will it be possible to survive and even find some nice meals with my soy and (pea)nut allergies?
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posted by Earl the Polliwog
on Mar 24, 2012 -
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Why are my allergies flaring up, and why does it react differently between food and fuzz?
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posted by Saydur
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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Trying to get on top of some long-standing food sensitivities/intolerances, and looking for recommendations on what to put in a food/dietary log.
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posted by purplefiber
on Aug 13, 2011 -
14 answers
Why would my allergist dismiss a possible diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis?
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posted by Ms. Toad
on Jul 14, 2011 -
9 answers
Practical, science-based, safe, sane "low carb" book that doesn't pull any punches? (If simply "Atkins," which one?) I'm looking for a book that is gung-ho, but still spells out what can go wrong and why: I'm three days in to a self-created low carb diet. All sorts of good stuff has happened, but all sorts of disconcerting stuff has happened, too.
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posted by zeek321
on Aug 27, 2010 -
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GlutenFilter: if someone with a gluten intolerance accidentally eats some, is there anything they can do to reduce their uncomfortable bloating?
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posted by Beardman
on Jun 25, 2010 -
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I want to know how have people with milk allergies and/or lactose intolerance changed their lifestyle in terms of eating out. It seems it should be simple- all you need to know if there is milk in it- but then again, not so much, esp if its not consistent (different brands etc). I am not interested in answers of the kind, "ask the waiter" but I am more interested in knowing how it affected this part of your life. Is it a drain to eat out with people at the new office when they ask you out? Do you turn a date down just because..? How did you accept that you may never be able to enjoy that ice-cream or cheesecake again?? (sigh)
posted by xm
on Mar 27, 2010 -
25 answers
Recently, after eating raw sugar snap peas, I've been getting tender spots on my lips and my throat gets dry and slightly sore. It goes away after a half hour or so. What is this? An allergy?
posted by downing street memo
on Jun 24, 2009 -
10 answers
Food allergy filter. Why does eating chocolate candy (and other types of candy) makes me break out a couple of hours later? What does that indicate?
posted by aeighty
on Jan 27, 2009 -
10 answers
Fine Dining question: (asked especially for upcoming trip to Las Vegas but applicable most anywhere) How have you handled your food allergies and/or petite appetite issues at posh places?
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posted by pointystick
on Aug 12, 2008 -
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Cooking Challenge 2006: Someone once said that anyone can make great food if they can use any ingredients, but the real challenge is coming up with something with a very limited selection of ingredients. So, make/find/modify me recipes using *only* the ingredients on the (somewhat short) list inside, or conversely, that don't include any of the ingredients on the (very long) list provided inside. (Elimination diet)
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posted by sdis
on Jul 5, 2006 -
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How did you eliminate dairy from your diet? I've just tried spending two weeks dairy-free, and found it a heck of a challenge!
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posted by five fresh fish
on Jun 24, 2005 -
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