Prayers for the Mayor

[Almita]

I'm so sorry to hear this! Prayers are on the way! Hope she will be fine and hopefully find food to be able to eat. Paws and fingers crossed over here

[Russian Blue]

Karen, I'm sorry to hear the allergies are flaring up. Food allergies are no fun at all but at least you're finding out what to avoid to prevent future problems. I'm very glad you are able to get a list of 'triggers' and avoid them. IBS/colitis and other food allergies seem to be so common these days. I'm even taking Nakita in for allergy testing in the next couple of weeks. You have to wonder what's happening with our systems.

When I was young my mother was in the hospital for extended periods for close to 3 years with a severe form of something like ulcerative colitis. One day she was fine, the next day she doubled over in pain and her body started rejecting all food. The doctors tried everything but nothing worked. Her case was so severe that even the layer of particles on a knife, that was used to cut a piece of bread, would send her back to the hospital if it entered her body. Then one day 3 years later, her body clicked back over and started accepting food again.

Today she has no food allergies. The doctors documented her case in a medical journal because back in the 1970's they had never seen such a severe case that rectified itself. It's the closest thing to a miracle in my books.

I'm starting to have some problems myself and I'm at the same age as my mother. I currently have to watch how much dairy I consume but I really hope I don't end up in a similar situation as my mom.

Hope things will calm down for you in the coming days/weeks.

[Karen]

I did make them redo the skin test for apples, telling the doc and the tech "I really need to know if I can eat apple pie at Thanksgiving!

And it came up with no reaction at all, so apples are at least theoretically safe!

Allergies are, for those who don't know this, your immune system going beserk. My immune system has always been good, it's just gotten a wee bit TOO ambitious for my taste (or comfort)! Of my siblings, my asthma has always been the most bothersome, and that is also linked. I am just *special* they tell me!

[RedHedd]

I am just *special* they tell me!

Well, you are certianly very special to us, your PT family.

[joycenalex]

indeed. can you eat wheat, rice and chicken? will you be consulting a dietician after the results are in? they can help alot in making food choices.

[Karen]

indeed. can you eat wheat, rice and chicken? will you be consulting a dietician after the results are in? they can help alot in making food choices.

So far rice is okay, and chicken should be ... I'm just being very cautious at this point. I think it depends what the results are whether my doc will reccomend a dietician, up to this point I've managed pretty well just avoiding what I am allergic to, but obviously my allergies have changed again. Sigh.

[Soapets]

Thoughts and prayers coming your way from Nebraska............

Deb

[cyber-sibes]

I did make them redo the skin test for apples, telling the doc and the tech "I really need to know if I can eat apple pie at Thanksgiving!

apple pie is good...can you eat pumpkin pie too? After all, those are the basics. The turkey & all that stuff is just extra!

[Karen]

apple pie is good...can you eat pumpkin pie too? After all, those are the basics. The turkey & all that stuff is just extra!

I think so, may have a sliver if I am feeling very brave!

[CathyBogart]

My sister recently discovered that she's terribly allergic to wheat, no fun. I hope you're feeling better soon!