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 - 20 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by suncoursing on Sep 5, 2009 - 21 answers

Allergyfilter: Need recommendations for a dustproof pillow cover. [more inside]
posted by Fleebnork on Aug 2, 2009 - 2 answers

Sudden facial and joint rash after taking vitamins with food. Allergy, or cross-reaction? [more inside]
posted by vickyverky on Jun 7, 2009 - 9 answers

I have a really wierd reaction to alcohol. What is it and can I prevent it without giving up drinking forever? (Details inside!) [more inside]
posted by Quizicalcoatl on Apr 11, 2009 - 17 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by Nerro on Feb 19, 2008 - 9 answers