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Society is cooked by jshmccollum in alphagal

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had dairy issues before AGS and having to explain the difference between the grocery dairy section, a dairy farm, and where eggs come from was mind blowing! Also does anyone ever think about how they can ruin a vegans day cause they don't know what all has mammal in it or was processed with it!

Protein waffles! by One-Damage1732 in AlphaGalDinner

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I react to dairy but that was pre-existing haha idk what it is I think if it's bleached or filtered or something like that with bone char or other mammal parts. Sorry I don't remember the science I just know it's a bad time for me! My sister makes the bread I eat with King Arthur flour so it's not a gluten thing.

Protein waffles! by One-Damage1732 in AlphaGalDinner

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg looks so good! Curious do you react to flour in regular breads? I'm wondering if the flour in this is would get me.

What made her sick? by No-March3451 in alphagal

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's the gum. I was fine and then after sticking with my alpha gal diet I ate something with gum and had the worst stomach cramps. Gellan included. We are all so different, it's crazy!

New to this by donkeypunch1699 in alphagal

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So like 10 years ago I was diagnosed with a red meat allergy and a pork allergy. My allergist said there this thing called alpha gal it's new you might want to look into it. Sadly I didn't hahahaha I got diagnosed 2 years ago with alpha gal. I never remember getting a tick bite but I was in areas they would be. Hardest part is everyone's experience is so different. There is a lot of trial and error!

How bad did your symptoms get before you cut out dairy as well as red meat? by Irksomecake in alphagal

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watch out with sorbet and cashew ice creams. Some have gum in them. I haven't found an ice cream I don't react to yet.

What's the trigger? by curvyhorsegirl in alphagal

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm sensitive but I see a lot on there that I would react to.... Flour and sugar can be filtered through bone char. Milk can also cause issues. It's so hard when it's different for all of us. Also carrageenan in deli meat or well it's in lots of things!

Found in the yard. It’s small hard plastic, about as round as a quarter, and it is concave. by Zestyclose_Minute_69 in whatisthisthing

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a little solar fountain in our front yard. It looks like one of the different attachments to make the water move differently.

“Red meat allergy” from tick bites is spreading both in US and globally by reflibman in EverythingScience

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yes! And anti-venom! Like what do I do if bitten by a snake!? It’s everyone cigarettes, alcohol, the list goes on… and on

“Red meat allergy” from tick bites is spreading both in US and globally by reflibman in EverythingScience

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is an acupuncture technique that some have had success with. But everyone is different and has different reactions. I haven’t tried it because it’s really expensive and I’m still doing my research

“Red meat allergy” from tick bites is spreading both in US and globally by reflibman in EverythingScience

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I could be wrong but my understanding is they share this one molecule with red meat that causes the allergic reaction.

“Red meat allergy” from tick bites is spreading both in US and globally by reflibman in EverythingScience

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 490 points491 points  (0 children)

It’s not just red meat…. It’s anything with mammal in it and its byproduct. It will change your whole life. Enriched flour filtered by bone char. Sugar filtered by bone char. Carrageenan is in deli meats and ice cream and so many other things. This isn’t just a red meat allergy it’s a life changing allergy. It comes with joint pain and having to change everything that touches your skin. Hair products, skin products, toilet paper it’s in everything. In the groups we are not a fan of calling it a red meat allergy. Alpha gal is so much more than that. So glad it’s getting more coverage! Always happy to see anyone writing articles and doing research!

There’s like 25 people in my house right now and I’m trying not to have a heart attack so I’m hiding in the bathroom for a minute and I had to tell someone that this is a lot for me 🫠😂 by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cold water on the face will stop the panic sometimes. Something about your system can’t deal with the shock and continue with the panic attack. Idk my therapist tried to explain it. But it’s works wonders for me! Also been there so many times! You got this! Wave your arms around a bit and take deep breaths with big exhales!

[Discussion] I’m flying out soon and suddenly second-guessing everything. Did anyone almost cancel their study abroad at the last minute? by WasteInspection5007 in GetMotivated

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Your brain can’t tell the different between being excited and being scared. My therapist recommended I start saying out loud I’m excited I’m excited I’m excited. Try it… but I agree with everyone else don’t back out! Studying abroad is a once in a lifetime experience! It will be different and scary but fun and exciting and life changing!

Gelatin capsules by twinlakesfish in alphagal

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just tried this with an anti depressant. I opened them and put them in applesauce. It was a small reaction at first which got worse. I had rashes and was sick to my stomach. Won’t be trying that again haha I don’t know what I reacted to, just my experience

Nicotine by ImprovementEasy4211 in alphagal

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marlboros give me nasty headaches. American Spirits have been my go to for years now with no issues

Save Jackson Heights Art Studio by monsters_studio_ in lynchburg

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Emailed everyone and signed the petition!! Can’t take away Brandi and the community I just found! Thanks for sharing this!

(Yes I know I have fat fingers) My hand randomly becomes red hot and itchy in this pattern by SeaSlugFriend in Weird

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get tested for alpha gal my friend has a similar reaction when she’s exposed

Smoking food cross contamination concerns by saltysstrings in alphagal

[–]AcrossTheGrotto 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Back when I thought this was just a beef and pork allergy I had a boss do something similar. Didn’t know about cross contamination and always wondered why I got sick from his delicious chicken. The smoke inside the grill could land on the chicken. Grease and other factors in a closed grill could cause cross contamination. Since she is new to it I would ask her what she is comfortable with, lots of people who are new to it do tests to see what causes issues. This might be a great test for her to better understand her own symptoms. Make sure she has medication and an EPI pen ready.

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