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Archive for the 'Food Allergies' Category

How can starting a certain food too early cause the baby to have allergies?

XXX asked: I don’t understand how started a food too early can cause allergies. I’ve heard not to start any baby on rice cereal until at least 4 months because it can cause the baby to get food allergies, and don’t give peanut butter because it can cause allergies. Aren’t you either allergic [...]

My 4 month French Bulldog puppy itching – food allergies?

Anu asked: I feed my 4 month French Bulldog puppy Natural Balance Duck + Potato. I notice that he scratches his back paws and lower belly area quite often. He has a couple of small red spots on his belly. Could this be a food allergy or fleas? I have cleaned my house thoroughly and [...]

My older dogs paws are puffy & he always licks them. FOOD allergies or other type of allergies?

Alexandria asked: Other allergies like grass, dust etc. and is the only way to find out by doing expensive allergy testing? Everytime I take him to the vet he gives me antibiotics and a topical spray. He also has a skin problem. I am now trying a different expensive dry dog food only FISH [...]

Is there an antihistamine for food allergies?

literatureprof asked: If I eat the wrong thing, my mouth and lips sting and I start feeling shaky inside. Often I use Benadryl and Pepcid together and it really seems to help. But my doctor says Benadryl doesn’t help with food allergies. Am I imagining things?

anyone know of a good cookbook for kids with food allergies?

jennluvsrich asked: my 14 month old has severe food allergies. so far he’s allergic to eggs, nuts, wheat, oats, and soybeans.if he eats any of these or that conains any of these he turns maroon, breaks out in hives all over,his mouth and parts of his body swell up n he can’t breathe right. its [...]

How do I diet with food allergies?

joe asked: I know it sounds like an excuse but how do I diet with food allergies? I am allergic to nuts, seafood and most fruits. Does anybody have any ideas when most diets depend on these to work effectively?

How do I find out about food allergies?

thechdlikempress asked: I know this is a stupid question that results in a “go see the doctor”, but I don’t have insurance to cover that right now. How would I figure out if I have a gluten allergy? Thanks.

Food allergies – does cooking reduce the chances of an allergic reaction?

tardis_mom asked: I had an allergic reaction to a piece of raw parsnip recently that sent me to the ER. But I’ve had cooked parsnips before without any problems. I am in the middle of getting tested for various food allergies right now, so I am sure I will be able to ask this question [...]

How do food addictions and allergies work?

professionalkiwi asked: I read that food allergies can become addictions because our bodies craves the food we are allergic to (some, not all obviously) and can lead to the addiction of that food. This is counter intuitive on so many levels lol So maybe I understood incorrectly.
Can someone explain the link between food allergy [...]

If food allergies are rare then why does everyone seem to have food allergies?

missy1982 asked: True food allergies are rare, so why do more and more people claim to be allergic to certain foods even rare food allergies, everyone these days claim to have anaphylactic attacks even though this is rare in food allergy. Only 10 deaths from food allergies have been reported within 10 years in [...]