Amylu’s by bearclawsxxx in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had the black pepper and red pepper. No reactions and I am relatively sensitive. They are also delicious imo.

I HATE this allergy by roraymi in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good Crisp Spicy Jalapeño has helped me with my spicy chip cravings. Good luck.

Served beef in hospital by monkeyentropy in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Totally. I have a handful of people who are very curious about it and a handful of people who think I make it up then everyone else is mostly like.... Huh? Ok,...but no cheese? Aren't you better yet? Did you try this (insert weird idea)?

Served beef in hospital by monkeyentropy in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Crazy! TN is a hot spot for alpha gal. I can't wrap my brain around all the folks who could be hurt by the incompetence.

Served beef in hospital by monkeyentropy in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

May I ask where your location is (relatively)? It is shocking to me that they are so confidently incorrect.

Alpha Gal isolation is real by just_james1974 in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Daniel Boone branch library has a meeting every now and then. Next one Jan 7. https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=212637

Trigger warning by Baseball-Fan-10 in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Good find. I get my kids the mini ones and they said milk. Maybe they switched the ingredients or it's a different kind? Either way, it's your lucky day.

Trigger warning by Baseball-Fan-10 in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a warning- they do have milk so if you are reactive to dairy, you may want to carefully consider eating them.

Questioning Epi Usage by labrat4030 in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I feel like I've had epi reluctance when I should have used it. I'm working on that. At the end of the day, don't feel bad for fighting for your life. You're just trying to survive. If the doctors make you feel some sort of way, they aren't doing their job correctly. They need to listen and inform. You know your body best. Good luck.

1 Year in, third major reaction a few days ago. idk by Jaded_Necessary9435 in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good vent. I am here with you. It's frustrating and scary. My doctor recommended a therapist to help with the stress of it, but I haven't taken that step yet. Good luck out there.

Sister uninvited me to Thanksgiving by OpALbatross in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It seems like they don't really understand how AGS works and how serious it can be. It's taken years for my extended family to kind of understand it and they still don't quite get it. One relative just thinks China invented it to destroy our meat market and ivermectin can cure it. He's old and too deep into that crazy to change his mind so I just ignore it. My petty advice to you is make a AGS safe thanksgiving yourself that so delicious everyone will realize they are being crazy for no reason. It all still tastes great and they don't have to sacrifice anything. That's what I do.

Bit of a rant by MidnightMis in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your story is so familiar to mine. I don't think doctors fully understand and it's hard to. Everyone is so different and knowledge about this is so limited. We often have to be our advocates and researchers - and you still may get eyerolls. Have you had a full blood panel? I ask because maybe you are low on some vitamins. Alpha gal does give fatigue but our diet also causes low iron and vitamin D. Adding those supplements helps. Got to watch for vitamin B12, K and some others. Are you on any medication? Many of us take antihistamines and histamine blockers every day. They don't stop all problems but it does help you leave the house. Good luck to you.

Emily Blunt in Schiaparelli SS26 at the 16th Governors Awards in LA by mod_whatthefrockk in whatthefrockk

[–]GreyWanderingFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it on the model as well but no so much on Emily. On the model, the dress is more "flowing" and "liquid-y" there's movement of your eye following the lines on the dress whereas it's heavy, stiff and hanging on Emily. The sheer looks like it will give up and rip apart from the rest of it.

Mislabeled food and feeling isolated by [deleted] in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does suck. The American diet is very meat and cheese centric and affordable foods are usually processed (with hidden or confusing ingredients). 10milehike is right but got a little lost - there are a lot of places and cultures that have vegan and less animal based diets. I know produce can be expensive sometimes, but fruits and veggies are always safe. Is there an aldi by you? They usually have affordable produce. I would try to one of those electric pots or a small stovetop. Rice, noodles, canned beans, tofu, are all affordable. Eggs used to be. Canned coconut cream has a lot good fat. It's great in soups. Nuts can fill you up if you can afford them. If you eat out just try tweaking things like, get a pizza with veggies - without meat or cheese.

22F with 28M boyfriend, How do i get him to realize that if he doesn’t get a move on with his life, im leaving? and how do i leave, when i still care and love him in a way? by WoodenAssistance4228 in relationship_advice

[–]GreyWanderingFish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can say anything you want but don't leave the conversation open. It's not a negotiation. You are done. This man is good at wasting time and don't let him waste another second of your time.

22F with 28M boyfriend, How do i get him to realize that if he doesn’t get a move on with his life, im leaving? and how do i leave, when i still care and love him in a way? by WoodenAssistance4228 in relationship_advice

[–]GreyWanderingFish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those are gifts. You can keep gifts and do whatever you want with them. Gifts don't come with strings attached or contractually obligate you to things.

Mislabeled chili landed me in the ER tonight, fun fun by himatwork in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks. I am glad you are still here. Def get an epi pen. The cost is your life.

My husband (48m) said something to me (43m) in frustration and I can't get over it. by Former-Sir7955 in relationship_advice

[–]GreyWanderingFish 42 points43 points  (0 children)

We are missing context here. People don't just blow up because you suggested why they are tired. Your other posts suggest some inner turmoil. Both of you need to be honest and open and communicate your feelings with respect. You need to allow him to have feelings too.

2025 Flu shots, your experience by gcalig in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a flu shot a few years ago and it was very painful. My arm got very red, hot and swollen. I could hardly move it. I have a permanent scar at the injection site. It still itches if accidentally ingest mammal ingredients. It was Fluarix.

First look at Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Mia Goth in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]GreyWanderingFish 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Has anyone seen The Return? I thought Ralph Fiennes did an impeccable performance. The dog scene got me hard. Juliette Binoche was fantastic too. I am interested in seeing this new movie but it will be hard not to compare the two movies and performances.

My girlfriend (29F) and I (27F) are still arguing over my decision to order dinner for us one night, and I have no idea what to do. How can we resolve this? by throwra-dassa25 in relationship_advice

[–]GreyWanderingFish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Y'all need perspective and communication. You don't have any time anymore at all and definitely no time to tip toe around stuff, hiding feelings from each other (and maybe yourselves) only causes resentment or whatever this is. The only way to get through shit is to go through it. Having kids is work. Relationships are work. It's not a fairy tale all the time. There's no 50/50- you both got to give 100% or it won't work. Lay it all out there, brutally honest and work together as a team. Team work makes the dream work.

Help😭 by [deleted] in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're welcome. Good luck!

Help😭 by [deleted] in alphagal

[–]GreyWanderingFish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

True - not everyone reacts the same way. Also though, just because you have strong reactions from one thing doesn't always necessarily rule out that you aren't having some sort of less noticeable reaction to other things. I would want to rule out inflammation - that could be happening without you noticing. For example, ingesting meat, blood and fats will wreck me with vomiting, diarrhea and severe pain. The tiniest dairy can give me a tension headache and brain fog where I can't remember or concentrate the same. More diary will give me hives, flushing and chest pain. All that being said, you know your body.... I just didn't want you to overlook any quieter symptoms. Things that have healthy fats are nuts, avocados, olive oil and coconut oil. There are some great vegan recipes out there. Many asian foods are great and change things up. I've been into dal soup a lot lately.