Allergy filter: I have year-round allergies. Loratadine works wonders for me, but I develop an immunity in about a month or so. Which other non-drowsy antihistamines would you recommend?
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posted by Hawk V
on Oct 21, 2012 -
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Can you recommend a particular recipe for a gluten, soy, dairy, artificial sweetener, and corn-free cake and pizza?
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posted by shortyJBot
on Sep 4, 2012 -
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Can I become allergic to (almost) all fruits over night? If so, what can I eat/drink as substitutes?
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posted by MinusCelsius
on Jun 18, 2012 -
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I had a bad allergic reaction to antibiotics on Saturday. Should I still be feeling crappy today? Uncomfortable details inside.
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posted by Perodicticus potto
on Jun 4, 2012 -
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poop + cats = problems. How do I keep my sanity, save my nose, and help my kitties?
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posted by itsacover
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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I need to travel from Boston, MA to Detroit, MI to visit my family this Christmas break. I'm faced with three options - fly, bus, or drive. I have a severe peanut allergy, so I'm trying to choose the safest option for me (with a preference for shorter travel times). In particular, how safe might Greyhound bus and United Airlines be for the peanut-allergic? Fellow allergics, would wearing a surgical mask help? Personal stories welcome.
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posted by Earl the Polliwog
on Dec 4, 2011 -
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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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I have had an issue with a bumpy, red, ITCHY rash for the last 7 years when I use certain anti-perspirants/deodorants, and have been changing them up to fix the rash. I am asking for your help because the rash is back, I am clean out of ideas and am holding off the rash only slightly right now. Sorry for the long post, details inside.
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posted by minx
on Jul 6, 2011 -
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Hello fellow Metafilterians, now that allergy season is upon us, does anyone recommend the best OTC med for: pressure on the eyes, chest congestion, stuffy nose, and sore throat? It's much worse in the morning. Coughing up yellow awfulness (sorry, gross). Claritin and Mucinex-D do NOT work. Sudafed works like a charm but knocks me out, literally for 2 days. Not sure what's out there, haven't had allergies in a couple of years.
posted by luciddream928
on Apr 19, 2011 -
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Sometimes when I drink alcohol I get sort of an allergic reaction: skin rash (red spots on my face and shoulders) that feels a bit itchy. The first time that happened was about 2 years ago (never had that before and I'm 29 now) and now it occurs about every tenth (or so) time I drink hard liquor. It hardly ever occurs with beer or wine and it doesn't seem to be related to a certain ingredient (it happens with vodka as well as with Campari). Plus it doesn't seem to be related to the quantity of alcohol ingested. Maybe the cause is a certain kind of food in combination with alcohol? I haven't done enough "tests" to find out more.
What could that be and need I be worried?
posted by cronholio
on Sep 23, 2010 -
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Did my daughter have an allergic reaction to her snack? If so, what could have caused it? YANMD, obviously.
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posted by dogsbody
on Aug 31, 2010 -
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I'm developing food intolerances/allergies to a variety of foods. Is there a way to stop it? Should I see an allergist?
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posted by joeyjoejoejr
on Aug 22, 2010 -
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YANMDermatologist: What's up with these mini-blisters, it's annoying and making me self-conscious. Wall of late night text-babble inside.
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posted by Heretical
on Jul 1, 2010 -
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I've just been told I may have a casein intolerance, and I have to alter my diet to suit.
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posted by ysabet
on Jun 2, 2010 -
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Have you tried encasing your mattress/box-spring/pillows/comforter for allergy relief? Did it help?
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posted by Adridne
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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Medical translation filter: I'm off to the Middle East and Europe. Small concern - I have a collection of allergies that would need to be known in an emergency, especially as I'll be in a few remote places. What do I put on a medic alert band in Arabic countries? (Help with notes for wallet card also appreciated!)
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posted by liss
on Apr 9, 2010 -
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What do the following foods have in common that I could be allergic to: walnuts, eggplant, pineapple, banana, almonds and many other nuts but not peanuts...
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posted by brenton
on Mar 11, 2010 -
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My new roommate has been sneezing since he got here, and I think it may be the dust/dust mites that's bothering him. I suspect the inherited mattress he's using may be harboring them, although it's otherwise perfectly fine. So: recommendations for a good mattress cover that will keep in the allergens, isn't weird and crinkly and won't destroy our tiny budget? (More info and further allergy inquiries behind the cut)
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posted by Narrative Priorities
on Feb 11, 2010 -
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Can food allergies develop at forty years old?
In my case, I'm getting hives (on my arm or hand) when i eat anything with dairy in it -- this has never happened before.
posted by LittlePumpkin
on Nov 4, 2009 -
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Should I be worried about this? I went to the doctor this morning to get checked out for cold/flu symptoms; I didn't think it was serious -- I just wanted to check that I didn't have H1N1, but the doctor told me that the treatment I'd been getting for prostatitis was "highly unusual for someone in their 20s", and he said I should immediately stop taking the antibiotic I'm on (Septra/Bactrim) because I might be having an allergic reaction to it, or possibly an autoimmune reaction.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 5, 2009 -
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Sudden facial and joint rash after taking vitamins with food. Allergy, or cross-reaction?
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posted by vickyverky
on Jun 7, 2009 -
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I have a really wierd reaction to alcohol. What is it and can I prevent it without giving up drinking forever? (Details inside!)
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posted by Quizicalcoatl
on Apr 11, 2009 -
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Roommate purchased a new Japanese tatami bed this weekend. He woke up with one of the worst allergic reactions in his life. He didn't think about it until afterwards, obviously, but he's highly allergic to the hay material the tatami is crafted out of. Help me brainstorm ideas to resolve the issue.
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posted by Nerro
on Feb 19, 2008 -
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What am I allergic to? I have reactions from the following: bean sprouts, kiwi, bananas, pecans, and lots and lots of raw vegetables such as carrots and raw snap pea pods, though I can eat them cooked with no problem.
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posted by item
on Oct 22, 2007 -
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