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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Comments (62)
MikeyB240 7
Good, you could probably use some protein.
Migole 36
Yeah right because there's no way anything besides meat contains protein. Do you even understand basic biology?
RockPrincess26 16
Broccoli has more protein than meat.
Gaz_2_0 10
I have a friend with I think the same problem. She can't eat any fruits or vegetables or else her mouth and throat become unbearably itchy. The only way she can eat any fruit or vegetable is if she has them cooked or steamed, because it cooks out whatever is in it that she's allergic to.
MrGarrett26 11
life hates vegans:(
Jasmine Stroud 7
Just cook your food and you'll be fine
thedwyer96 18
I feel this. I've had OAS for 7 years and it sucks. But if you cook those foods the chemicals change enough to trick your body and you can keep enjoying the foods you love.
INDYSTRUCTABLE 43
living in a house full of vegans with tons of different allergy triggers, I feel your pain
kymberly919 3
You probably have the syndrome because your immune system has been weakened by being a vegan.
sparklevibes 14
Girl I'm so sorry! I'm vegan too. My body was freaking out not long ago, red and itchy after eating most things, and I went to an herbalist to check it out. Turns out it wasn't food related at all, and I'm back to eating vegan goodness. Maybe go find an herbalist near you [mine is in AZ] and see what they have to say. Good luck!!
Stuffaluffagus 25
Eat meat like a normal person, problem solved
Viewerv 2
I know this goes against vegan propaganda but humans aren't best suited to a vegan diet or a meat diet. There are people who are allergic to animal products and people who have sever allergy to most plant based foods. For health, you should listen to your body. But if you are vegan because of your beliefs, well that's different and you won't be the first martyr to suffer for your beliefs.