If you’ve never had a severe reaction, they might suggest what’s called an “elimination diet.” You would cut out peanuts or other suspected foods for a week or longer. Then you would add them back in one at a time to see what might be causing you to react. Your doctor may also...
I am also allergic to vitamin K, as I found out after making the mistake of taking K supplements for a couple of months. So you are not alone. My symptoms included burning lips and rashes on the back of my hands and wrists and also on my posterior. I suspect that the K reaction is...
It was harder to get diagnosed and get proper medication–I had an anaphylactic reaction to eggs at 12 months, but the only prescription I received upon leaving the ER was for Benadryl (it wasn’t OTC), and we weren’t sent to an allergist or even told to avoid eggs (my mom avoided ...
Your doctor will examine your skin after 2-3 days to determine if you have an allergic reaction. The test is painless, and some patients may experience mild itching, redness, and swelling of the skin. These symptoms often clear up within hours but may last longer in some cases. How much...