Today, marks 2 weeks since I got Oral Allergy Syndrome, a.k.a. randomly becoming allergic to apples, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, grapes, mangos, carrots, celery, beets, sunflower seeds, fennel, my toothpaste, and more things I just haven't tried yet. I'm vegan. FML
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Today, I got back the results of an allergy test I decided to get because I felt generally tired after meals. Turns out that I'm allergic to, among other things, meat (yep, is a thing), nuts (of course), milk, egg, rice, carrot, apple, yeast (as in bread), and even soy. Seems I'm allergic to… food. FML
Today, I finally decided to try an alternative to peanut butter, since I found out I was allergic a while back. Two hours later I had to be sent home because the allegedly allergen-free SunButter caused my lips and throat to swell and patches of rashes to form all over my body. FML
Today, I had a food allergy test done because of an ugly acne upswing, and after over a year of vegetarianism, I find out that I'm allergic to soy. FML
Today, I found out I'm allergic to soil, pollen, dust, mold, the colors green, yellow, orange, black and grey, most metals, wood, carpet, drywall, most hygiene and beauty products, and plastic. Basically, I was told to avoid the entire planet and everything man-made. FML
Today, I got excited when I learned that the fruit on the trees by my apartment building was ripe and free to pick. I picked myself some juicy summer plums and enjoyed them. Minutes later, my tongue started burning painfully. Turns out, I'm allergic to plums. FML
Today, I came down with painful sores in my mouth, just after having gotten over a cold. Apparently I'm allergic to the cough drops I've been eating for the past week to make myself feel better. FML
Today, I had an allergy test. Not only was I allergic to 35 out of the 40 items, they also found out that I'm allergic to the latex gloves my doctor happened to be wearing. Now my entire back is covered in a rash that will last at least another week. FML
Today, I was eating a mystery flavored candy and I had an allergic reaction. Not only did I have to go to the hospital because my throat swelled up, but I still don't know what I'm allergic to. FML
Today, after years of my very poor diet finally resulted in a long overdue health scare, I declared I must try to live healthier. Also today, I was reminded of my hypersensitive gag reflex (I'm autistic), which causes my body to vehemently protest the consumption of a variety of healthy foods. This sucks. FML
Today, I tried to do my leaf collection project for biology, which ended with me being hospitalized because of an allergy attack. I have no idea what I'm allergic to, but my doctor says I should just assume I'm "allergic to all leaves, ever." FML
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thehaystackerine 20
That would be funny as hell if meat turned out to be the only thing you weren't allergic to.
Theuser12 4
Beeing healthier than the average american isn't really a big accomplishment.
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viggo375 19
Wow that sucks, sorry OP
Moskaaa7 26
So how do you survive? ?
chickensheep 15
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You restrict your diet to unnatural levels and then are surprised when you start having health issues? YDI OP.
ambition83 18
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Your comment makes absolutely no sense. The vegan diet is completely natural and healthy. I've been a vegan for over 5 years and take blood tests regularly which have proven that I'm completely healthy and far healthier than the average (meat eating) American.
Alexandria79 22
people who cut out too much will have more allergic reactions. it's proven now and it's why they recommend eating peanut butter while pregnant and giving it to children at 6 Mo instead of 1year unless there's a family history
Theuser12 4
Beeing healthier than the average american isn't really a big accomplishment.
dope_mcfly 24
No, you don't.
auroxtra 18
I also have oral allergy syndrome, but I'm not vegan. I don't think it's related to veganism, or at the very least it isn't always.
Steffi 26
Veganism and allergies aren't related.
tbdm 13
You need to educate yourself on nutrition before you make idiotic comments. Oral Allergy Syndrome is completed unrelated to veganism. I've come across a whole bunch of people with it, none of whom were vegan before they developed the condition. Vegans who become sick on their diet do so because they aren't eating enough plant foods, not because that's all they're eating.
Suaria 38
I was vegetarian for 6 years and I never developed allergies during that time.
thatslifeiguess7 16
I agree with you
Emma Marshall_738558922 12
Lol you're a ****** moron.
thehaystackerine 20
That would be funny as hell if meat turned out to be the only thing you weren't allergic to.
J352SAURUS 30
I bet you're also hungry.
Glowworm56 26
I don't know why, but the allergy to toothpaste made me laugh a little because I've never heard of that one before.
Beata Wrońska 1
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dont listen to uneducated vegan bashing. you go, lady, and I hope you get better :)
bobamilktea 8
It's not something you can get better from. There is currently no cure for food allergy. I've had this same thing since 2006, the year I decided to become a vegetarian. And I have gone to several allergy doctors. (I'm no longer a vegetarian.) Initially, the symptoms were mild discomfort and not so bad. It gets worse overtime. And I've become allergic to more things. Now the sight of carrots strike fear in me. However, it's not that you can't eat any fruit and vegetable. You just need to cook/process them first to breakdown the enzyme that your body is allergic to. So while I may not be able to eat the salad, I can eat trays of stir-fry and roasted vegetables. I may not be able to eat apples, but apple chips or apple pies are ok. Tips for OP - cooking them with heat or microwave works, pickles are ok, frozen food breaks down the enzyme. Pasteurizing works (no fresh juice - bottled of pasteurized would be ok). Dried fruits and vegetables do not - you will still react to them. There are some fruits and vegetables like celery that the enzyme does not breakdown even with cooking. So try each slowly and watch out for them.
Razell 13
I have the same problem with raw vegetables. Even just steaming for a few minutes them will fix it. Not sure what to to about the seeds and (resumably) nuts though. Unless you're eating those raw rather than roasted?
LadyAmalthea 2
Not a vegan, but here to offer my sympathy. Choosing not to eat some things and being forced not to eat something you would normally enjoy are completely different. I know some people close to me who struggle with food allergy. I think the most difficult part is the lack of understanding concerning their condition. Either way, choice or not, any dietary restricition you have should be respected by everyone! In response to a previous comment, you can develop allergies to a lot of things which we are not necessarily aware of, including toothpaste. Most of the time, you are allergic to one or several of the components and switch to another common brand not containing the ingredient(s), or if this particular ingredient is very frequent, you have to find a very specific brand not using it... Tough sometimes! OP, I hope everything works out for you, don't let the negative comments undermine you!
RichardPencil 30
Rx: Bacon cheeseburger while wearing a fur coat and leather pants.
Migole 36
Holy shit, the level of ignorance on this comment thread is astonishing. "YDI for being vegan hurr durr", but the vegans are the condescending ones who shove their ideology down your throat. Yeah, right. I'm not vegan but it's incredibly annoying to see the bashing they get online. I don't even click on advertisement in my fb timeline about vegetarian/vegan food anymore because half of the comments will consist of the same lame overdone jokes every time. If you don't like it why are you clicking on it?? Jesus. Let people enjoy things and shut up about it. @OP: I have never heard of this syndrome before but if it's nothing that goes away on its own you might want to consult a dietary specialist who might be able to help you figure out which ingredients you react to and what choices you have left. Good luck!
RockPrincess26 16
Actually, I have a sister who's vegan. She's ALWAYS telling me to go vegan, how much better and healthier of a lifestyle it is. I always have to remind her that I can't do such a thing. As someone with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, carbs are a literal poison to my body. However, as researchers are beginning to figure out, completely taking away carbs and then reintroducing them is bad for the body. It has a 100% guarantee of gaining weight for such a thing. Sugar is another one. So I do a low amount of carbs. You should never completely take your body away from one thing.
Emma Marshall_738558922 12
Except we don't need meat so yeah you can completely take that away from your body. Carbs aren't meat....