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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sugarpen 1
This could be an allergy to salycilates. Look that up! I know someone who has this allergy and went into anaphylaxis from drinking a cup of tea. A lot of fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs (mint!) contain salycilates. I hope you are able to get it checked out and work out a safe plant based diet for yourself. **** all these vegan bashers.
Sarah Simon 5
I've had this allergy since I was a small child, I have no memory of being able to eat apples or peaches without an intense burning sensation on my skin and in my mouth. You need to cook everything at least 1 minute. Be wary of nuts too, I can't eat any walnuts, cashews or almonds unless they've been baked and processed. Unfortunately, I don't see your vegan diet being substantial with this allergy, but you can still easily be a vegetarian.
Konarika 11
Being vegan is your choice. If it's bad for your health, stop.
balln 11
Been there. Took years of allergy shots (once a week) to be able to eat fruits again. Totally worth it. I highly recommend them.
thatoneguy500 8
You won't be vegan for long
flute108 9
Also a vegan. That would be hell. Good luck.
Justine Malang 16
Hello vegan.
pettyjohn1995 14
Op I know you're catching a lot of flack for being vegan, and I hope I'm not seen as contributing to it, but seriously take care of yourself first. If you can't eat without becoming Ill, try anything and everything that you can access. Time is a factor here, breaking the tenants of your diet may be necessary until you can lay out an effective dietary plan to work around these allergies. You can always return to strict veganism once you've made sure to take care of yourself. Please do not starve or make yourself sick
WakaMiserably 10
I'm not surprised. Your body needs certain levels of everything to stay healthy. Some meats, some grains, some veggies, and some fruits all make it perfect. when you go vegan and restrict your diet it can lead to things like your case. your body is asking you to eat something else.
Commander Nova 9
that's what you get for being vegan