tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post5580180365014248418..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: I'm not fussy- I have an allergy! Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-33094431393072493442017-03-05T12:36:32.962+11:002017-03-05T12:36:32.962+11:00Yes it was type 2 diabetes my brother has type 1 w...Yes it was type 2 diabetes my brother has type 1 while I got RA he got diabetes both autoimmune diseases and both hit at the same age 38 two years apart. Jan VanEngenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352051823518943852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-55180366096001419512017-03-04T12:51:41.531+11:002017-03-04T12:51:41.531+11:00No actual known allergies other than the ones to u...No actual known allergies other than the ones to useful medications such as morphine and penicillin, plus I react to tramadol (usually given in place of morphine) much the same way I do to morphine.<br /><br />I've never been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, but I do know that my body tells me if I've been over indulging and I was able to tolerate a lot more when I temporarily changed to lactose-free milk to see if it made a difference to my eczema flares.<br /><br />I know I'm exposed to something I'm either allergic to or intolerant to as I can't remember the last time I wasn't routinely on anti-histimines. We did allergy testing (both skin prick and blood). Outcome is the antibodies indicating allergy are high, but I'm not allergic to any of the usual suspects. Even with food diaries etc we still can't figure out the culprit.<br /><br />I think Clare's comment about seeing type 1 diabetes as a sugar allergy is a great way to think about it.Lyn Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-30798666707415491702017-03-03T07:33:26.233+11:002017-03-03T07:33:26.233+11:00Hi Annie,
Avoiding fat, especially when eating out...Hi Annie,<br />Avoiding fat, especially when eating out, is so hard. Not just in wise food choices but because there is so much fat in the cooking process. Butter and oil everywhere! I'm with you on the bread and starch- if I eat the bread roll before dinner, then I don't want the dinner! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-261402833668568602017-03-03T07:30:18.307+11:002017-03-03T07:30:18.307+11:00Hi Kandy,
That's probably a good allergy to ha...Hi Kandy,<br />That's probably a good allergy to have as I've heard all those nitrates aren't good for us anyway. But I would hate to not have pepperoni on my pizza! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-83376564646236633912017-03-02T18:27:21.924+11:002017-03-02T18:27:21.924+11:00Hi Melanie. I can't tell you how relieved I wa...Hi Melanie. I can't tell you how relieved I was to read you're able to indulge, even if carefully in your vegemite. When something is an absolute favourite it must be so tough to give it up. A friend of mine had gall troubles, and despite surgery can't deal with fat. She's very healthy but organising meals out can be challenging for her. As for me, I don't have any such problems though I find I tend to avoid too much bread and starch so I don't feel so full.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-35851262921051386682017-03-02T16:07:55.219+11:002017-03-02T16:07:55.219+11:00Hi Melanie, fingers crossed that your respite cont...Hi Melanie, fingers crossed that your respite continues and you can enjoy Vegemite!<br />I can't eat preserved meats (such as salami) and bottled fruit juices. Apparently it is the preservatives such as nitrates that give me migraine. I have learned to avoid them much as I used to like them. These days so many meals seems to involve chorizo which I don't dare eat. There was gnashing of teeth on a visit to Budapest last year as there were wonderful salamis everywhere that I couldn't sample!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-57397611537348869222017-03-02T13:24:13.082+11:002017-03-02T13:24:13.082+11:00Just drug allergies. No food allergies. Sorry I ...Just drug allergies. No food allergies. Sorry I can't help with that.Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-18199349000460944922017-03-02T11:33:49.149+11:002017-03-02T11:33:49.149+11:00Hi Bronwyn,
I know a few people who have made a ca...Hi Bronwyn,<br />I know a few people who have made a career out of their allergies in order to help others. So inspiring! <br />Good luck on the healthy eating. It's so hard to be good! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-91437625586848633022017-03-02T11:31:56.030+11:002017-03-02T11:31:56.030+11:00I hear you on the aging body! 😬 Hay fever is no f...I hear you on the aging body! 😬 Hay fever is no fun. I don't get it much but one of sons does and it's awful for him. Hope next summer isn't so bad!Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-4251907438116300572017-03-02T11:30:22.753+11:002017-03-02T11:30:22.753+11:00Oh gosh, that sounds scary, Jen, especially as you...Oh gosh, that sounds scary, Jen, especially as you're not entirely sure what causes it. I hope you grow out of it. Big hugs!Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-25307675538486076252017-03-02T11:10:31.051+11:002017-03-02T11:10:31.051+11:00Melanie, I love how this story has a happy ending ...Melanie, I love how this story has a happy ending (even if temporary, it must be lovely to enjoy your vegemite toast while you can!) I'm one of the lucky people without food intolerances but my daughter-in-law has an autoimmune disorder and has to be very careful with gluten and dairy. She now uses this in her career, developing recipes which are gluten-free and dairy-free and sugar-free and such. Has got me eating a lot more healthily (most days!)<br />Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-51124953164230954682017-03-02T08:42:12.800+11:002017-03-02T08:42:12.800+11:00Hugs on the allergy, Melanie, but I'll keep my...Hugs on the allergy, Melanie, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that your respite lasts.<br /><br />I've been fighting with a kind of hayfever allergy all summer, which is certainly not fun (but thankfully there are some good medications around). My doctor says there will simply be times in my life when it'll flare up without rhyme or reason. Yay. Ah, the joys of an aging body. Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-14772980378204595572017-03-02T07:43:56.850+11:002017-03-02T07:43:56.850+11:00I hope the days of eating easily continue, Melanie...I hope the days of eating easily continue, Melanie.<br /><br />I get horrible hay fever and anaphylaxis to something but we don't know what. We think it might be chilli and/or rosemary vapour! Yes, apparently you can be allergic to vapour. Have ended up in hospital twice not being able to breath - so not fun! Would be nice to know the cause. Have had all the tests and we just can't find the culprit. Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-67805052961088251472017-03-02T07:19:18.220+11:002017-03-02T07:19:18.220+11:00Hi Stefanie,
That's really interesting about ...Hi Stefanie, <br />That's really interesting about your husband's Gf intolerance but I've heard ( not sure of the science on this) it could have something to do with the way wheat is processed in Australia. I had no trouble while traveling in Europe but reacted at home. <br />Glad he's all clear now!Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-66065366686725744682017-03-02T07:16:59.612+11:002017-03-02T07:16:59.612+11:00Oh, Laurie! Your poor sister. That is a nightmare ...Oh, Laurie! Your poor sister. That is a nightmare for her. I can't imagine how hard it must be so have to be so vigilant all the time.<br />Thanks for sharing. Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-29527977709283841192017-03-02T06:47:07.194+11:002017-03-02T06:47:07.194+11:00My husband had a very similar experience to you to...My husband had a very similar experience to you too, Melanie! Got very sick and couldn't have gluten for about two years, but since we've come to Canada he's able to eat it again and we have no idea why.<br /><br />I'm lucky, no allergies. I steer clear of most dairy because it doesn't agree with me, but I can have the odd coffee or piece of cheese and be fine. Most of the time I drink coconut milk instead.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22813467124812438402017-03-01T21:01:41.003+11:002017-03-01T21:01:41.003+11:00I am severely allergic to shellfish. have to be re...I am severely allergic to shellfish. have to be really careful because I live in Florida and shellfish is everywhere. I try and avoid fried food in restaurants because of the potential for crossover when they fry shrimp, etc in the same oil as fries. I always have diphenhydramine and an epipen just in case ( haven't had to use it in 10 years) My sister also developed severe allergies about 5 years ago after a severe illness. They think it triggered an autoimmune response. Here shellfish allergy is so severe that even sitting near someone eating it will set her off. She also became allergic to pineapple, strawberries, coconut and any foods that are aged, like blue cheeses and wine because of the mold and sulfates.Smoke from a fireplace or a grill will set her off, as does the smell of cut lumber; automatic hives and respiratory problems. She has to go to a University medical center monthly for injections of a medication you can't give yourself at home. I hate the thought of her ever losing insurance, the cost of her medications including the injections are aver $10,000 a month. Thank goodness her husband has excellent insurance.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702597564760699067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-20980246711236573522017-03-01T19:01:50.993+11:002017-03-01T19:01:50.993+11:00Hi Franca,
It is hard to avoid milk and milk produ...Hi Franca,<br />It is hard to avoid milk and milk products as it's in so many things! But at least you can eat gelato! <br />Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53575564071482448592017-03-01T18:21:45.534+11:002017-03-01T18:21:45.534+11:00Hello Melanie, I do not have a true allergy, but t...Hello Melanie, I do not have a true allergy, but they are intolerant to milk and everything that is produced with the milk, cheese, mozzarella, cream and ice cream made from milk, in this case I'm lucky because I prefer ice cream-based fruit. If I eat anything made from milk I gets me badly on the head and I struggle to digest.Franca Polihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346575788794819813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-9675388788128514682017-03-01T17:29:46.981+11:002017-03-01T17:29:46.981+11:00Hi Mary,
What brand of Vegemite does your daughte...Hi Mary,<br />What brand of Vegemite does your daughter buy? I hated the flavour of the ones I tried.<br />I found a nice multigrain GF bread which I quite liked.<br />Thanks for posting! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-25234167528764452672017-03-01T17:27:31.630+11:002017-03-01T17:27:31.630+11:00Hi Jan,
Did you have type 2 diabetes? It's gre...Hi Jan,<br />Did you have type 2 diabetes? It's great you were able to reverse it. Well done! <br />There's nothing like a good piece of bread, is there? With Vegemite, of course! 😊Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-67746660964215142672017-03-01T17:25:42.650+11:002017-03-01T17:25:42.650+11:00Hi Helen,
I really missed ARRA but I'm going t...Hi Helen,<br />I really missed ARRA but I'm going to the US RWA this year so had to make a choice. <br />Glad you don't have allergies! I bet there are heaps of people of our generation who hate milk because of school milk!Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-64631499054559233432017-03-01T17:23:24.879+11:002017-03-01T17:23:24.879+11:00Hi Kaelee,
Gosh! That sounds terrifying for your n...Hi Kaelee,<br />Gosh! That sounds terrifying for your nephew and his parents. It is just so hard when the allergies are life threatening. Celiac disease can be much worse that simple gluten sensitivity as it can cause ulcerative colitis. <br />I'm glad you're ok! You've dodged a bullet, that's for sure! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-34476682251927088552017-03-01T16:31:25.768+11:002017-03-01T16:31:25.768+11:00Not me, but my daughter. The intolerance to gluten...Not me, but my daughter. The intolerance to gluten came on as an adult - after a particularly nasty virus. She has gone totally gluten free. Food wise it is getting better, but she does miss the 'nuttiness' of wholegrain wheat bread. <br /><br />(There is a gluten free 'vegemite' that she buys. She says it tastes the same.) Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-34722953446987073452017-03-01T14:37:11.087+11:002017-03-01T14:37:11.087+11:00Not so much as allergy, but did get diabetes and g...Not so much as allergy, but did get diabetes and got rid off all pasties together, lost weight and viola no more diabetes. Love mulit breads and sour dough and pita breads which are fine so still eat as if I had diabetes. I really just did a swapping thing and not a sweet person anyway love my savoury but don't miss my pies and other pastries. I would never survive without my vegemite! Eek.Jan VanEngenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352051823518943852noreply@blogger.com